Running an online business can be tough. There are so many different resources, tips, and tricks out there to get you started, but where do you even start?
As a lot of you know, running your own online business entails a LOT.
You're the creative mind behind each product.
You are the accountant.
You are the shipping department.
You are the accounts payable AND receivable.
You are the supply-orderer.
You are the seamstress//crafter//baker//writer.
You are the photographer.
You, you, YOU.
YOU do it all.
Maybe your husband helps some.
Maybe you enlist your kiddos as slaves.
Maybe you are lucky enough to have to funds to hire help (whether that be virtual or in real life).
But lets face it, especially when your'e first starting out: Its all you!
This can be overwhelming, stressful, and make you want to pull your hair out all at once. BUT, it can also be rewarding, gratifying, and you CAN be successful at it!
I run an online shop, participate craft shows, write this blog, contribute to others' blogs, AND have a FULL TIME 9-5 job. Yes, my life is NUTSO CRAZY at times, but I love it because I love what I do.
Luckily for me, my 9-5 job has given me the opportunity to learn a lot for my OWN business. For my 9-5 job, I take care of the mail order for a locally owned fabric boutique. In this process, I have learned oodles about shipping & am excited to share them with you throughout this mini series!
Here are some topics you can look forward to seeing throughout this series:
-Packaging tips
-Shipping costs (what should they be?)
-International shipping
-Shipping supplies
-Trips to the Post Office vs. Doing it yourself
Do YOU have shipping//packaging questions?
I'd love to answer them throughout my mini-series!
Send your questions to
caroline AT sewcaroline DOT com
and I will do my best to cover them over the course of the next few weeks!
In the mean time,
Happy Shipping!
Hi Caroline, I am a new follower and I just love your Blog :) I am a new Blogger and a pretty new sewer...I can sew a few items but I am not good at reading patterns...can you teach how to read patterns? I hope you can follow me back :) http://threewaterbabies.blogspot.com/ Thx, Robin
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this series. I have a new shop. I have had one sale, and it has stoped. HA. I have had giveaways, with nothing bought. So my question is...how do you keep your shop "in their face" for lack of a better way to say it. I do not use ETSY, it's a BigCartel shop. So how do you make sales? Your newest follower. Christy
ReplyDeleteYou sound just Ike me. I'd love to visit your ship. Message me at hayleyiskra@gmail.com or @_hayleysworld on twitter.
Deletei am beyond pumped for this series. thank you for doing this! i've always wondered how to maneuver the packaging and shipping world so this is perfect!!! again, many thanks!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great series!! Thanks!! Happy weekend! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect since I'm about to open a little online store. Every tip is very much appreciated! :-)
ReplyDeleteReally looking forward to this series. I've been selling on ebay since January and just branched out onto Etsy yesterday in opening up an online store there so any extra tips are always welcome!
ReplyDeletethis is going to be a great series! can't wait to see more
ReplyDeleteI'm always loving to learn new tips!!
ReplyDeletei'm excited to read more about this series! always fun to read other's perspective in this little market!
ReplyDeletesounds like a great series! my husband ran his own eBay business before he got the job he has now, and he's like a shipping master...I've only gone to the post office once since we've been married. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great series. I can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this series! Thanks for investing in "us"! :)
ReplyDeleteSo looking forward to this series f articles. i, too, just startrd an online scrapbook kit club and need all ther help I can gret...lol
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