Oh My! Handmade Goodness Weekly ChatWe are a community of creatives who visit every Thurs from 1-2EST to chat handmade life, business & creativity and more. Empowering, honest, supportive & full of ideas, our chats leave us feeling ready to take on the world! Join us & make new friends Twitter hashtag:#omhg Moderators Oh My! Handmade Goodness is a community of independent creatives, artisans, designers, & industry experts sharing daily what we know & love. Prepping Your Business for 2013We chatted with co-host Megan Eckman of Studio M.M.E on how to start planning now so we can hit the ground running January 1st. Thursday, December 06, 2012 8:00 AM EST Participants(click on a participant image to filter tweets from that person)  1418
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Sign in using your Twitter account to save your favorite tweets from this chat.   Headed to Princeton with my ipad so I can be part of the #omhg chat sitting in a tiny bistro.ColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 11:31 AM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme yay! Thanks for the reminder :) #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 11:32 AM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme better go grab my soup for lunch so i'm back in time for today's #omhg chat on prepping your biz for 2013.tif_smith at 12/06/2012 11:46 AM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: 2 hours until our #OMHG chat on prepping your business for 2013 with co-host @studiomme, see you soon! http://t.co/CPPlBuFqLoveDesignGirl at 12/06/2012 12:08 PM EST Love it! See you soon! RT @ColleenAttara: Headed to Princeton with my ipad so I can be part of the #omhg chat sitting in a tiny bistro.ohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:14 PM EST Can't wait for the #OMHG (Oh My Handmade Goodness) chat at 1pm EST today on Twitter! Who wants to join in?JoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 12:20 PM EST RT @JoyfulRoots: Can't wait for the #OMHG (Oh My Handmade Goodness) chat at 1pm EST today on Twitter! Who wants to join in?ohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:31 PM EST RT @JoyfulRoots: Can't wait for the #OMHG (Oh My Handmade Goodness) chat at 1pm EST today on Twitter! Who wants to join in?mk_carroll at 12/06/2012 12:34 PM EST @TrashN2Tees I love that song-did you watch the video link? I think we need to make a giant hay bale slide:) See you today for #omhg?ohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:46 PM EST 15 minutes until our #OMHG chat with @studiomme join us & get your biz ready to hit the ground running in January! http://t.co/qbnjzEumohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:48 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade 15 mins until #OMHG chat w/ @studiomme join us & get your biz ready to hit the ground running in Jan! http://t.co/ROpIU0eUanile at 12/06/2012 12:49 PM EST Hey #OMHG kiddies- what's happening? Did you see my tweet this a.m. about ACTUALLY downloading XMAS music? The kiddo has wore me down!ThreeBySea at 12/06/2012 12:57 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Hi lovely! Shall we make a hay slide date;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:58 PM EST @ThreeBySea Hi gorgeous! You didn't! I will sing them but listening to them is a whooollllllle different ball game;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:58 PM EST A big welcome to our co-host @studiomme! Today we are chatting about her post 10 things to consider before 2013 http://t.co/oMuWuaNj #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 12:59 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @ThreeBySea haha. i'm the same way. i can't listen to Christmas music from Halloween until Christmas. it's not my thing. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 12:59 PM EST the new year is just around the corner (how did that happen so fast?!), and today i look forward to talking planning for 2013 in #omhg chat.tif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:01 PM EST Thanks @ohmyhandmade! This is going to be so much fun! Plus, it will help me get inspired to do my own planning today. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:01 PM EST @tif_smith @ThreeBySea I admit to biking around town with the girls singing Frosty the Snowman very loudly (so fun!) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:01 PM EST @JoyfulRoots me too! I listen to it in increments though- can't overload, it loses its 'magic' #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:01 PM EST So glad you are here! RT @studiomme: This is going to be so much fun! Plus, it will help me get inspired to do my own planning today. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:01 PM EST RT @tif_smith: new year is just around the corner (how did that happen so fast?!),today i look forward to talking planning for 2013 #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:02 PM EST @JoyfulRoots I find it adorable when other people get into it:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:02 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Yes...it sure does if you get too much! Cheer turns to fear! #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:02 PM EST Excited to make the #omhg chat with @ohmyhandmade starting now - Join us business planning so you can hit the ground running in 2013...storyofmum at 12/06/2012 01:02 PM EST We're rushing towards 2013 with a swiftness! Hands up if you have started planning or prepping for the new year? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:02 PM EST Hi Pippa! RT @storyofmum: Excited to make the #omhg chat starting now - Join us biz planning so you can hit the ground running in 2013 #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:03 PM EST @ohmyhandmade It's my first #omhg after watching your vid on smart creative women today! Excited for 2013 :) #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:03 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Ummm.....ugh. I wish...but that's why I'm here. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:03 PM EST @studiomme great post! I don't have a biz but a 'for love' project am hoping to make a social ent, so still relevant and inspiring! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:04 PM EST @leanimale Hi Laura! I'm still all cheerful about your sea elves post-I love those guys! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:04 PM EST Welcome Sam! RT @SamOssie: @ohmyhandmade Its my first #omhg after watching your vid on smart creative women today! Excited for 2013 :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:04 PM EST Me me! RT @ohmyhandmade: Were rushing towards 2013! Hands up if you have started planning or prepping for the new year? #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:05 PM EST yep @ohmyhandmade I've got a goal list started for 2013 :D #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:05 PM EST @ohmyhandmade hello! I am already in 2013 in my head for work stuff, weird how that happens! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:05 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Hooray! Thank you! I am still cheerful about it too. :D #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:05 PM EST @ohmyhandmade i'll raise my hand, but i'll admit i haven't written any of it down yet (bad me, i know). #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:05 PM EST Any great plan starts with a destination! Like @studiomme starts her post with-identify your goal-what are your goals for 2013? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @SamOssie @ohmyhandmade ooh what's the vid on smart creative women - how have I missed that...? #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I have new designs ready for a trade fair in Jan but still need to think through big goals #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Kinda sort. (a halfsie hand raise). I've been thinking about it! #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @tif_smith Fleshing it out in your mind can be valuable too! I usually chew on things for awhile before I write them out #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:06 PM EST Evening all. Need to get business of christmas over with but have plans for new lines + stockists for 2013 #omhgjessiejumbles at 12/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @storyofmum Here is the link to my interview with Monica! http://t.co/bar32gBt #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST @thegreengal @ohmyhandmade yes it's the big goals that always elude me! I get sidetracked by lots of small/medium sized ones...! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST @tif_smith Me too - all floating around in my head at the moment! #omhg #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST There is still time to plan for the new year! RT @studiomme: @tif_smith Dont worry, youre not alone. Haha. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST @thegreengal Definitely! January is going to fly by all too fast. What can you do in Feb to prepare for something big in July? #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST RT @storyofmum: yes its the big goals that always elude me! I get sidetracked by lots of small/medium sized ones...! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST @studiomme @ohmyhandmade that's comforting! i just don't want to forget everything post-baby, so i'd better get writing soon! #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:07 PM EST RT @studiomme: January is going to fly by all too fast. What can you do in Feb to prepare for something big in July? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST Late again but I made it. Hello everyone. Enjoyed the post @studiomme and gave me lots to think about! Planning is good :) #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme My big goal for 2013 is to research the strengths/weaknesses of http://t.co/9t3MEXDe and transform it #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST @storyofmum @studiomme I'm already thinking what I need to do for my next trade fair in May! Really want to think about big goals #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST What about financial goals? Those are great BIG goals. Or what do you want in your life? More travel? More freedom? #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST What do you wish you accomplished this year? Put it on your goal list for next year now so you can break down the steps to get there #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST RT @studiomme: What about financial goals? Those are great BIG goals. Or what do you want in your life? More travel? More freedom? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST @ohmyhandmade My only plan for 2013, so far, is to make valentines for my site, http://t.co/4beCLDsq. Need to plan more... #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:08 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme while also running a cross channel film project, hosting a travelling mum exhibition, & enjoying my kids...! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:09 PM EST @studiomme @ohmyhandmade More travel for sure, my first holiday in 2 years is a long weekend this weekend!! #omhg #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:09 PM EST I was JUST making a list of the BIG projects I want to take on in 2013...ideas that I've had for a while & STILL want to act on #omhgThreeBySea at 12/06/2012 01:09 PM EST RT @rljart: @ohmyhandmade My only plan for 2013, so far, is to make valentines for my site, http://t.co/9uYSSXQR. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:09 PM EST @studiomme @ohmyhandmade How do you get past the disappointment of not reaching goals you made? #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:09 PM EST @thegreengal @studiomme yes that sounds like me too - some chewy interesting stuff can get in the way of the bigger picture #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:10 PM EST I dunno if I will meet this years goals so I really need to start thinking about next year if it's gonna work #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:10 PM EST Last year I applied to speak at Alt but wasn't prepared, this year I started planning before the call for speakers-rest is history! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:10 PM EST @ohmyhandmade #omhg My new years's resolution is going to be to starts planning properly! Been a bit directionless thus far!kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:10 PM EST @studiomme next year is sort of a "restart" & "refresh" to a biz that didn't get off the ground in 2011-2012, so we've got bit hopes. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:10 PM EST @thegreengal I just tweeted that-I use it as fuel to make it happen the next time! Failure is an awesome kick in the pants! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST This guide by @SusannahConway is what I'm using right now to plan 2013. http://t.co/eIdROa2w #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST @ohmyhandmade so excited for you, too. i wish i could make it ... maybe next year. ;) #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST @kdmarsden Hi Kate! Glad you could join us-now is a great time to aim yourself at your goals for 2013:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST @kdmarsden me too - sorry reacting instead of being proactive. And next year, organize my receipts MONTHLY! #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST RT @studiomme: This guide by @SusannahConway is what Im using right now to plan 2013. http://t.co/8cWNyVBV #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST @thegreengal @studiomme @ohmyhandmade great question! I'm shifting from one big life goal to another w/o succeeding at 1st & it's odd #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:11 PM EST Excellent question RT @thegreengal: @studiomme @ohmyhandmade How do you get past the disappointment of not reaching goals you made? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @studiomme @SusannahConway ooh will check that out, thanks Megan! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @thegreengal @ohmyhandmade I think you get to mourn them a bit. Then reevaluate, reassess and decide if to try again... differently! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:12 PM EST I also made a printable planner for charting a #happyhealthy2013 http://t.co/AIlvYBi9 & I can't wait to use it!
#omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @tif_smith @studiomme Having big hopes is probably the most important position to start the year in! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @missprissypaige @kdmarsden getting organized (and STAYing organized) is definitely on my list, too. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Next year I'm focusing on gratitude. In my business, expanding with new lines + new materials! Plus some small redesigns #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST Yes!!!! RT @MarisaEdghill: I think you get to mourn them a bit. Then reevaluate, reassess and decide if to try again... differently! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @leanimale: Next year Im focusing on gratitude. In my business, expanding with new lines + new materials! Plus some small redesigns #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST @studiomme @ohmyhandmade always turn something unsuccessful into a positive learning experience. there's a nugget in there every time. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: RT @studiomme: This guide by @SusannahConway is what Im using right now to plan 2013. http://t.co/8cWNyVBV #omhgThreeBySea at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme @susannahconway That is really useful I don't think I thought in detail when beginning 2012 #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST @thegreengal Great question! I'm still $5,000 away from my big 2012 goal. I'm very sad but it also inspires me to try harder. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:13 PM EST "@ohmyhandmade: We're rushing towards 2013 with a swiftness! Hands up if you have started planning or prepping for the new year? #omhg" YES!eightymillion at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST 2013 for me is all about being happy & healthy-my biz + personal life both, strengthening biz foundations & creating a home #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST @thegreengal Often, when you look at what you've done to reach a goal, there's always more you COULD have done. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST @ohmyhandmade #omhg A business plan of some kind might be a good starting point! That'll be the first week in Jan!kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST @silverlily786 Lovely to see you at one of our chats! Welcome! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @tif_smith: always turn something unsuccessful into a positive learning experience. theres a nugget in there every time. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @studiomme: Great question! Im still $5,000 away from my big 2012 goal. Im very sad but it also inspires me to try harder. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: I also made a printable planner for charting a #happyhealthy2013 http://t.co/AIlvYBi9 & I can't wait to use it!
#omhgThreeBySea at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST We're actually making simple paper angel decorations to catch our wishes on for 2013 this month - kids' too http://t.co/hm2IoJ93 #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST @thegreengal These last days of Dec I'm putting my nose to the grindstone so that I can truly say I gave it my all. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @tif_smith: @studiomme always turn something unsuccessful into a positive learning experience. theres a nugget in there every time. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST Always! RT @studiomme: Often, when you look at what youve done to reach a goal, theres always more you COULD have done. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:14 PM EST BTW Love, love, loved @ohmyhandmade's interview on @smartcreativew #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @tif_smith @missprissypaige #omhg Absolutely! I'm going to start writing lists!kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I've realised my major flaw with printables - never enough ink! LOVE the planner though #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST Big hopes & realistic expectations! RT @storyofmum: Having big hopes is probably the most important position to start the year in! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @kdmarsden I would try to write one between xmas and new years. That way you hit the ground running January 1st. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @thegreengal: BTW Love, love, loved @ohmyhandmade's interview on @smartcreativew #omhgkdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @thegreengal I focus on things that I DID accomplish in 2012 #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @studiomme: These last days of Dec Im putting my nose to the grindstone so that I can truly say I gave it my all. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Was too late last week this week upped workout time to make it :-) #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:15 PM EST i think it's important to make sure not to dwell in any self-pity or blame for unreached goals. forgive yourself/others & keep going. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST @missprissypaige @kdmarsden ha ha I plan to get on top of my accounts monthly every year. ALWAYS panicking doing them over xmas... #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST @ohmyhandmade 1st year I feel able to plan properly, it's been so experimental up to know - now its time to really make it happen! #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST @TrashN2Tees @thegreengal @studiomme @ohmyhandmade I usually throw myself into the next project once I've evaluated what went wrong #omhgjessiejumbles at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST Like the positivity!RT @TrashN2Tees @thegreengal I focus on things that I DID accomplish in 2012 #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST Good advice! RT @studiomme: Often, when you look at what youve done to reach a goal, theres always more you COULD have done. #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST Biz planning! RT @studiomme: This guide by @SusannahConway is what I'm using right now to plan 2013. http://t.co/ui6Z34QB #omhgacedept at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST Every year December is a slow season for sales-this has been my busiest 2 months ever, you can change patterns if you plan ahead! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST i think i really struggled with the self-forgiveness & momentum in the latter part of this year. my goal for 2013 is to pedal on. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:16 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme Ahhh this is me went in with rose colored glasses #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @tif_smith: i think its important to make sure not to dwell in any self-pity for unreached goals. forgive yourself & keep going. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST #omhg what I love most about shows is that they are a little test market. The customers that loved my work told me what they wanted.UnurthWonder at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @SamOssie There is so much goodness in that! The experimentation lets you start from a place of play & adventure-a good foundation! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: I also made a printable planner for charting a #happyhealthy2013 http://t.co/AIlvYBi9 & I can't wait to use it!
#omhgkdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @tif_smith @ohmyhandmade guess a plan can be as flexible as you need it to be so goals etc can change/grow? #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @tif_smith: struggled with the self-forgiveness & momentum in the latter part of this year. my goal for 2013 is to pedal on. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @jessiejumbles absolutely- don't dwell on it! get busy & do it (or something else that much better) @thegreengal @ohmyhandmade #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @storyofmum: Were actually making paper angel decorations to catch our wishes on for 2013 this month- kids too http://t.co/I9f8yGjf #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST #omhg 2013 is about taking those cues and delivering along with a few surprises.UnurthWonder at 12/06/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: I also made a printable planner for charting a #happyhealthy2013 http://t.co/DTr3BPxI & I can't wait to use it! #omhgacedept at 12/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade That's Amazingly inspiring!!! What did U do different ?#omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:18 PM EST Plans are frameworks not prisons RT @SamOssie: guess a plan can be as flexible as you need it to be so goals etc can change/grow? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade it really feels like upstream sometimes, but new starts mean no more comparison & much more heartfelt effort. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:18 PM EST RT @storyofmum: Were actually making paper angel decorations to catch our wishes on for 2013 this month- kids too http://t.co/MsHPPB6b #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:18 PM EST jumping in : 2013 for me will be all about growth : personal / business, etc. + organization & preparedness #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @silverlily786 I created the planner so I had a specific product to sell for this time of year (& started planning for it months ago!) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:19 PM EST Which is alot! RT @TrashN2Tees: @thegreengal I focus on things that I DID accomplish in 2012 #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 01:19 PM EST @inkanddirt Haha, yes in retrospect it is- but I still get caught up in the things I didn't do. Progress is a process. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @UnurthWonder ooh I really need to do some proper market research in 2013. Gathered all this data but never make time to crunch it! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:19 PM EST i will be spending some time looking back over what dragged down my biz and what i let get in the way so to prevent more of the same. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:19 PM EST #omhg also, knowing my true product development cycle, I'm starting my big holiday projects in Jan!!UnurthWonder at 12/06/2012 01:19 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: absolutely- dont dwell on it! get busy & do it (or something else that much better) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:19 PM EST Celebrate all the successes big & small! RT @TrashN2Tees: @thegreengal I focus on things that I DID accomplish in 2012 #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST 'Allo darlings! Been sick with the flu this week so I'm working through lunch catching up. Just wanted to stop in & say Hi! <3 #omhgdesigncoyote at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @HavokDesigns What do you plan to do to grow your business? And how can you break that down into monthly tasks? #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @studiomme #omhg Sounds like an excellent idea (& an excuse to escape by myself for a while!).kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @studiomme: @kdmarsden I would try to write one between xmas and new years. That way you hit the ground running January 1st. #omhgkdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @tif_smith: i will be spending some time looking back over what dragged down my biz & what i let get in the way so to prevent more #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST it will require me to be honest about what i did (and didn't do), but it will be worth it to have a stronger foundation. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade Celebrate all successes big & small! RT @TrashN2Tees: @thegreengal I focus on things that I DID accomplish in 2012 #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @studiomme: @HavokDesigns What do you plan to do to grow your business? And how can you break that down into monthly tasks? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @SamOssie Plans are like a story arc: you know the main characters (you!) & the ending, how you get there can change... #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @UnurthWonder Yes! Or just knowing your creativity cycles. I always go 'fallow' for 2 weeks after a big rush of ideas. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @studiomme: I would try to write one between xmas and new years. That way you hit the ground running January 1st. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:20 PM EST i'm really hoping to do some productive brainstorming, though. maybe i can find some folks to help me focus thanks to #omhg? *hinthint*tif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @SamOssie In fact even the ending can change - you might get what you need but not what you want... #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @tif_smith It can always be hard to take an honest look (especially at finances) but ignorance will NOT help you. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @designcoyote Hi lovely! It sucks that you are feeling sick & that you are missing us-but great you could pop in! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST Run a small biz? Come chat about 2013 in the @ohmyhandmade twitter chat: Search #omhgSwapbotNews at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: RT @studiomme: This guide by @SusannahConway is what Im using right now to plan 2013. http://t.co/gHO3rCmZ #omhgelizatobin at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST Love this! RT @studiomme: Yes! Or just knowing your creativity cycles. I always go fallow for 2 weeks after a big rush of ideas. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @InkandDirt @thegreengal We usually accomplish more than we give ourselves credit for! It's important to recognize our successes, too. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme i think it'll be all about priorities + getting those straight + getting my name out there more by promotions #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST so true RT @storyofmum: @ohmyhandmade @SamOssie In fact even the ending can change - you might get what you need but not what you want #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:21 PM EST Thank you for that XO RT @inkanddirt: Which is alot! RT @TrashN2Tees: @thegreengal I focus on things that I DID accomplish in 2012 #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:22 PM EST @studiomme @UnurthWonder That is so true, learning not to panic when that happens is a real skill - it scares me silly :) #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:22 PM EST @studiomme I completely agree! My planner is all about expansion & contraction-I need that balance to recoup before leaping again #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:22 PM EST RT @leanimale: We usually accomplish more than we give ourselves credit for! Its important to recognize our successes, too. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:22 PM EST @leanimale V true & I'm rubbish at celebrating accomplishment, I'm always too busy looking for what to do next #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:22 PM EST :( I'm back. Can't believe my boss called right when this started. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:23 PM EST @thegreengal @leanimale That's SO true - so easy to rush to the next challenge without celebrating that mountain you just climbed #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:23 PM EST @studiomme no! when you're working for yourself, you have to be transparent ... with yourself. it's not always fun, but necessary. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST And that is where the magic is! RT @storyofmum: In fact even the ending can change - you might get what you need but not what you want #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @ohmyhandmade You are so incredibly productive! I am impressed with how many well-designed products you make. Any tips? #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @leanimale i absolutely agree! it is so important to take a step back and recognize the positive things you have done #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @JoyfulRoots Glad you could sneak away from your call to come chat with us again:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST RT @storyofmum: easy to rush to the next challenge without celebrating that mountain you just climbed #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @thegreengal @leanimale Me & some pals made lists of all our positive qualities recently, was wonderful. Gratitude lists for 2012 next #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:24 PM EST Do it daily! RT @rljart: You are so incredibly productive! I am impressed with how many well-designed products you make. Any tips? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @ohmyhandmade me too! Few! Now to figure out what I missed :) #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @thegreengal @storyofmum It can be hard to remember to step back, but I think it's really good for productivity and self-love. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:25 PM EST She hides her cape in the closet!! RT @rljart: @ohmyhandmade You are so incredibly productive! #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @rljart @ohmyhandmade Ditto! How much time do you dedicate to your future planning vs general delivery/creating? #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @leanimale @storyofmum Absolutely, I think we're all our own harshest critic, we need to be nicer to ourselves! #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @rljart When I first started everything took forever-3 years of blogging daily + 10 yrs entrepreneurship narrowed the learning curve #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @TrashN2Tees @rljart @ohmyhandmade heehee. that must be it! #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:26 PM EST And never sleeps! ;) RT @TrashN2Tees: She hides her cape in the closet!! RT @rljart: @ohmyhandmade You are so incredibly productive! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @tif_smith I now do my finances and list out ALL my expenses (rent, food, Target, ROTH contrib., etc.) so I know exactly my profit. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @storyofmum I set my heart on an overarching goal & let myself meander a lot creatively-most great ideas are on the fly + then a 1000 #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @storyofmum hours in the implementation. 1st the big idea-then the step by step break down-then the coffee goes on & the push begins #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @rljart it's true! The first few times of anything are the most painstaking! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST RT @studiomme: I now do my finances & list out ALL my expenses (rent, food, Target, ROTH contrib., etc.) so I know exactly my profit. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST Very slow season for me+frustrated w/my current brand+feel stuck. Planning a completely new brand, ready to make it a reality in 2013 #omhgEmlovesjewelry at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @studiomme this year we'll be starting slowly (i have a FT job), but knowing what we need to live on is my financial first goal. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @leanimale @thegreengal honestly, do it, so good! We just grabbed loads of coloured paper & shared words - beautiful to see afterwards #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @MarisaEdghill That is the sad truth. I work way more than if I worked for someone else-but I love it so darn much:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:27 PM EST Wow, good to know it's not just me! I'm a couple years in and feel pretty slow still...lol RT: @ohmyhandmade When I first started... #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:28 PM EST Me too. I'm very 'free-spirited' @ohmyhandmade @storyofmum I set my heart on an overarching goal & let myself meander a lot creatively #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yes, I need to just work on product more. I get so caught up in answering email 24/7. Need to reset priorities. #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @Emlovesjewelry Freshness is always motivating! Wishing you the best in 2013. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @Emlovesjewelry Good for you! Know that we have ALL been there! This biz evolution involves multiple transformations #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @ohmyhandmade inspiring. i so need to get back into blogging ... i need to figure out my baby steps. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I think it's pretty common... work more for the opportunity to work for yourself! But at least EVERY day isn't a slog! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @tif_smith I'll admit, I envy that FT job. Haha. I started my biz in college and then moved to Silicon Valley. Scary rent! #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme that's exactly what i am working on! so far quickbooks + i are not friends ;) but i'll get there! #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST I have a job too and trying to find enough time + balance. How do you do it? RT @tif_smith: @studiomme (i have a FT job) #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST Also don't write your plan in blood or carve it in stone-you need to have benchmarks, YES! But not cage or limit your evolution #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @leanimale @ohmyhandmade @storyofmum #omhg I've been meandering without having set the goal and I need to sort that out!kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @rljart I now limit checking emails to 4 times a day. It makes it a little more magical because there are more waiting for me. :) #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I enjoy making the plan much more than I enjoy sticking to it! :) #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @JoyfulRoots @studiomme haha. ummmm ... right now, it's just focus on my FT job. not finding balance is how my freelance biz fizzled. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @rljart AMEN! I have serious email management struggles-my plan for 2013 involves hiring assistants + budgeting support #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @HavokDesigns I haven't found a program I like. I do it old-school style with Excel. :P #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST OMG...I loathe quickbooks! haha RT @HavokDesigns: @ohmyhandmade @studiomme so far quickbooks + i are not friends ;) but ill get there #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST Meandering is ok as long as you know what you're meandering towards. :) #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade don't write your plan in blood -you need to have benchmarks, YES! But not cage or limit your evolution #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @studiomme checking definitely takes time, but I do a ton of customer support that I am not sure how to cut out... hmm... #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @JoyfulRoots @studiomme next year, it'll be a slow build to feeling out what i want out of my home biz w/a new baby + FT job. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @studiomme @rljart It's tough sticking to email-checking limits! Haha #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @MarisaEdghill No but then I loved my work when I was an employee & was always putting my hand up to do more #occupationalhazard #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @rljart That's awesome! I work as a virtual assistant for @taragentile to help her with all her emails. You'll love it. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:31 PM EST MAKE THIS A PRINT! RT @leanimale: Meandering is ok as long as you know what youre meandering towards. :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:31 PM EST Yeah! Thats what Im struggling with! STUCK RT @tif_smith: @JoyfulRoots @studiomme not finding balance is how my freelance biz fizzled. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:31 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yes, an email assistant is something I am constantly considering, but just can't seem to make the leap! #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:31 PM EST @JoyfulRoots Me too. I haven't found anything that works better than Excel. But I'm a control freak. Haha. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:31 PM EST @JoyfulRoots @studiomme i really did feel stuck last year around mid-June. i took a FT job to pay bills + move. clear my head. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:32 PM EST RT @leanimale: Meandering is ok as long as you know what you're meandering towards. :) #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:32 PM EST @rljart I've had a couple-I didn't have good systems in place though so it was more work. The new site + structure will help with this #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:32 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: MAKE THIS A PRINT! RT @leanimale: Meandering is ok as long as you know what youre meandering towards. :) #omhgkdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:32 PM EST @JoyfulRoots @studiomme bills being paid now so hubs and i can focus on what we want for ourselves in terms of self-employment in 2013 #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST get the help you need so that you can focus on what you do best in 2013. #hireassistants & ask for help #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST HA! Love it:) RT @SamOssie: @ohmyhandmade I enjoy making the plan much more than I enjoy sticking to it! :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @studiomme thanks! our second, and we're excited. it's hard knowing i can't stay home (YET), but that's why i'm planning for 2013. :D #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @studiomme hubs is an excellent SAHD while we get our futures sorted. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @tif_smith Is it the sort of job you could make into PT as you grow? #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @leanimale @ohmyhandmade I like the sound of that approach! I seem to plan in bursts, but struggle for enough time to implement new #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST One of @studiomme's great suggestions is to plan out your events + conferences now! Where do you want to go in 2013? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:33 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: One of @studiomme's great suggestions is to plan out your events + conferences now! Where do you want to go in 2013? #omhgUnurthWonder at 12/06/2012 01:34 PM EST Would have never guessed. Your work is so stunning, love your website RT @tif_smith: @JoyfulRoots i really did feel stuck last year... #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @studiomme i'm not sure. it'll be up to my dept managers (i'm a web/graphic designer). we'll see what happens down the road, though. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:34 PM EST i write my daily to do list + always try to stick to it { love the feeling of scribbling out a task! } #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @TrashN2Tees I find it difficult to delegate tasks; it's something I'll keep working to improve in 2013. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:34 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: MAKE THIS A PRINT! RT @leanimale: Meandering is ok as long as you know what youre meandering towards. :) #omhgUnurthWonder at 12/06/2012 01:34 PM EST If you are coming to #AltSummit in January I hope you'll be at our panel! http://t.co/rbi2u8HR #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @HavokDesigns me too - crossing of an item is the best feeling! #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @JoyfulRoots aw, thanks! i really did struggle to find work; now i know it's because of my management skills, not my abilities. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @leanimale @TrashN2Tees I have this problem! Wld rather just do it then explain what I want done;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:35 PM EST Yeah. That's an awesome feeling! I always write too many. lol. RT @HavokDesigns: { love the feeling of scribbling out a task! } #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:35 PM EST I'd recommend @DanielleLaPorte's "The Fire Starter Sessions" book for help w/ goal setting in 2013 or her new program, The Desire Map #omhgThreeBySea at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @ThreeBySea @DanielleLaPorte Will take a look, thanks Nicole! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST I hear ya! Same problemo. RT @tif_smith: @JoyfulRoots now i know its because of my management skills, not my abilities. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Trade shows are my big thing - 1st half of year researching, 2nd half exhibiting! Not brave enough to book yet! #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @tif_smith That is wonderful! Chris & I did that many times-I would do a contract/project and he wld be full time parent #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @MarisaEdghill I work very hard for a 'part-time' job, very hard for my passion project, plus kids. How find balance? #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme YES!! def a good thing to be on top of! i MUST do the Made Fair this year + maybe travel for shows in the nw #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt How goes your painting Christmas adventures? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @tif_smith @JoyfulRoots @studiomme Those shifts are such a challenge, but you will face it with strength and loving mamaness #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:37 PM EST Yes, me too. Working on it. RT @ohmyhandmade: @leanimale @TrashN2Tees I have this problem! Wld rather just do it then explain #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:37 PM EST same story here. sigh. no clue yet! :) RT @storyofmum: @ohmyhandmade @MarisaEdghill How find balance? #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @ohmyhandmade hubs has been a SAHD since E was born, and it's nice he's willing to not only do that but also join me in biz next yr. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @storyofmum I don't think there is balance-but you can set expectations that allow for a slower evolution bc you have so many resp. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:37 PM EST RT @HavokDesigns: i write my daily to do list + always try to stick to it { love the feeling of scribbling out a task! } #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @studiomme @rljart I used to only check emails after lunch, and nothing exploded, I must try that again! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @storyofmum @ohmyhandmade @marisaedghill #omhg me too! Very hard to find time.kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @storyofmum so true! it's important to be realistic about your self-expectations. difficult to do sometimes as a mama. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Offered a more fulltime bookkeeping gig on top of painting THE BEST COMISH for a hilarious portrait ever. So good times #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme I only found out about a handmade holiday market recently too late this year hopefully nxt year #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST 2013 for me is all about dynamic equilibrium & nurturing myself through the swings of entrepreneurship-balance is a myth! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST Find harmony. RT @ohmyhandmade: @storyofmum I dont think there is balance-but you can set expectations that allow #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @JoyfulRoots i just have to keep myself from being intimidated by my own previous mistakes. that's the rub for me in 2013. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I have a hard time w patience when someone isnt as efficient as I want them 2 be. Im quick to say I'll just do it myself #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Ah yes, unrealistically high expectations of myself, that's something I should work on in 2013 for sure! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:39 PM EST Yay! Here! Sitting on a curb in Princeton trying to join you all. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @ColleenAttara Hows the thrift shopping adventure coming along? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @ColleenAttara Hi love! Technology not co-operating for you? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST Way to go! RT @KatMcBrideArt Offered a more fulltime bookkeeping gig on top of painting THE BEST COMISH for a hilarious portrait ever #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @JoyfulRoots Thanks! I love it when people come to me for the offbeat portraits, I can't help but say Yes if its crazyfun! #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST Hello #omhg! Hugs to all. Can't stay. Working on orders while little bit naps. :) Miss y'all! http://t.co/8xQm3UvXRoriStories at 12/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @RoriStories Hi beautiful! Missing you too-how are you and the little man? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @JoyfulRoots @ohmyhandmade @MarisaEdghill It's really hard to know where to set the benchmark for 'enough' #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @leanimale Are there tasks you loath doing? Those are the probably the best ones to delegate first. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt Woot! Sounds like all sorts of goodness on your end to wrap up the year, yay! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST It's so comforting to know I'm not alone on the balance thing. RT @TrashN2Tees: Find harmony. RT @ohmyhandmade: @storyofmum #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:40 PM EST Expenses. :( RT @TrashN2Tees: @leanimale Are there tasks you loath doing? Those are the probably the best ones to delegate first. #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST I think you have to set your own. RT @storyofmum: @JoyfulRoots @ohmyhandmade @MarisaEdghill Its hard to know the benchmark for enough #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST Amen! RT @TrashN2Tees: @leanimale Are there tasks you loath doing? Those are the probably the best ones to delegate first. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: Are there tasks you loath doing? Those are probably the best ones to delegate first. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST In the year ahead, I plan more pats on the back for me. I may not get it all done, but I show up daily. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST @SamOssie me too - but hopefully 2013 will be our year for a show! #eek! #OMHGmissprissypaige at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST @TrashN2Tees But biz isn't always harmonious either! My best work comes from the intense push-just need to reset & resettle after:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:41 PM EST Ur work is awesome! RT @KatMcBrideArt Thanks! I love it when people come to me for the offbeat portraits, I cant help but say Yes #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST & it will shift! RT @MarisaEdghill: I think you have to set your own. RT @storyofmum: Its hard to know the benchmark for enough #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST <3 RT @ColleenAttara: In the year ahead, I plan more pats on the back for me. I may not get it all done, but I show up daily. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @TrashN2Tees @leanimale oh, i wish i could delegate. heehee. i can split only so much between 2 people. ;) #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST Love it! RT @ColleenAttara: In the year ahead, I plan more pats on the back for me. I may not get it all done, but I show up daily. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @TrashN2Tees For sure! :) I have delegated several tasks, but it is stressful bc managing others doesn't come easily to me! #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @storyofmum I wrote a whole post on enough & how it can shift over time-did you catch that one? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @ohmyhandmade #omhg Day job is calling me back now! Lovely chatting with you all!kdmarsden at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @storyofmum that was my challenge this year, ft job, my work, kids, hubs...been LOTS of trial & error in life management but worth it. #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST RT @ColleenAttara: In the year ahead, I plan more pats on the back for me. I may not get it all done, but I show up daily. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @leanimale @ohmyhandmade @unurthwonder With you! But someone else doing the job at 60% of my standards still better than me collapsing #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @ohmyhandmade loathe taxes and all accounting. Gotta do it. Now I help my sweetie w/ marketing. He does all accounting. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @leanimale @ohmyhandmade i'm the same way! i worry that eventually when i can get an intern, i won't want them to do anything! #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @missprissypaige I hope so! Sometimes wonder if my risk aversness gets in my way - what if I just went for it?! #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @unurthwonder Yes, I think I just need to focus on creating more fool-proof systems! #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @JoyfulRoots Thank you thank you! 2013 is going to be a create something daily sort of year because sometimes I don't see my awesome. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @InkandDirt @storyofmum it is so hard to juggle all those things, and yet, we can look back and see what DID work & how to get better. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:43 PM EST I'll cheers to that! RT @JoyfulRoots: Im a chronic overdoer...lol #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @InkandDirt what have you taken away from 2012? Lessons learned? Care to share? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:44 PM EST Love that! RT @ColleenAttara: In the year ahead, I plan more pats on the back for me. I may not get it all done, but I show up daily. #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 01:44 PM EST GO FOR IT! RT @SamOssie: I hope so! Sometimes wonder if my risk aversness gets in my way - what if I just went for it?! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @TrashN2Tees @ohmyhandmade yes that's a more useful word than balance - thank you Jenelle. A discordant harmony perhaps @ohmyhandmade! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:44 PM EST Awesome. I'm trying for that too! RT @KatMcBrideArt: @JoyfulRoots 2013 is going to be a create something daily sort of year #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @SamOssie What could happen if it doesn't work out? What could you learn from trying & failing? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:45 PM EST Ha! I tend to have the opposite problem! ;) RT @ohmyhandmade: Ill cheers to that! RT @JoyfulRoots: Im a chronic overdoer...lol #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:45 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: what have you taken away from 2012? Lessons learned? Care to share? #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt @JoyfulRoots Yes! I'd love to have a create something daily 2013! Adding it to the list :) #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @ColleenAttara I stare at Quickbooks so much for the day job, I hate looking at it for my own bizz even though I know I should. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:45 PM EST Eep! Only 15 minutes left of our chat with @studiomme let's wrap up by sharing what we are working on now & for the new year! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I don't think I have, sounds perfect. Will def look for it. Planning a big 'I am enough' project for 2013 too...! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @SamOssie echo with @ohmyhandmade said, What is the worst thing that could happen if you just went all out? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Exactly, I know I'd learn heaps. Always think I have to be more ready that I do! #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @storyofmum Good idea. I also need to limit my social media checking. #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @TrashN2Tees don't give up! that's my biggest lesson. stay on top of things & put yourself out there w/o fear... #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @TrashN2Tees I've learnt I can push myself soooo far out of my comfort zone AND survive! #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @kdmarsden @ohmyhandmade @MarisaEdghill and then time for myself completely falls off the list... NOT in 2013!! She says, bravely... #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:47 PM EST RT @tif_smith: dont give up! thats my biggest lesson. stay on top of things & put yourself out there w/o fear... #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:47 PM EST Write out your worst case scenario. Really - the WORST case. Then, how bad is it? Could you recover? I bet you could. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:47 PM EST I'm working on getting organized, organized, organized. Bookeeping/filing. And mucho creating! + more intimate connections. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:47 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt that is impressive that you do that all day. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:47 PM EST i know that i didn't front well. i wasn't organized in pursuing leads. i didn't have a clear target market. i floated w/o structure. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:47 PM EST My worst case is that I have to go back to working for someone else. Could I then quit and grow my biz again? You bet! #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:48 PM EST @ohmyhandmade VIDEO! 2013 is all about technique + tutorial demos and workshops. We talked about Vokle before and I'm doing it! #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:48 PM EST <3 RT @studiomme: Write out your worst case scenario. The WORST case. Then, how bad is it? Could you recover? I bet you could. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:48 PM EST My biggest lesson from 2012: I can create the business of my dreams on my own terms, in my own time, but not on my own #bestjobever #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:48 PM EST before freelancing, i'd always been in an enviro where work was brought to me. i didn't know how to find my own. lessons learned. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:48 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: RT @tif_smith: dont give up! thats my biggest lesson. stay on top of things & put yourself out there w/o fear... #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @leanimale Oh I LOVE that! Maybe that will be my 2013 mantra :) #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt Right on!!!!!!! So proud of you & can't wait to see what you do! I keep promising to do #OMHGTv hmmmm.... #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST Check out this project I'm involved in called Watch Her Thrive via @KimberlyRiggins http://t.co/zYqNf0em Share & support it! #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @ColleenAttara Brain. Numbing. Good thing I have a 3 y/o and art to come home & play with. Have you tried the best spreadsheet ever? #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: My biggest lesson from 2012 I can cr8t the business of my dreams on my own terms, in my own time, but not on my own #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST RT @studiomme: Write out your worst case scenario. Really - the WORST case. Then, how bad is it? Could you recover? I bet you could. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: RT @tif_smith: dont give up! thats my biggest lesson. stay on top of things & put yourself out there w/o fear... #omhgRococoMuse at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @ohmyhandmade yes! that's such a big truth from 2012 for me, too. i can't do it on my own! community is the best. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @TrashN2Tees look at this: http://t.co/buUOADaU Thoughts? #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @SamOssie It's one of my favorite quotes, I have it hanging above my work desk. It's a great one to live by! #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @knuckle_salad @leanimale @ohmyhandmade @UnurthWonder Now it's just me, no team, it's less about delegating, more prioritising :( #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @ohmyhandmade thanks! I'd love any tips on starting/planning a new brand (jewelry). When I think of everything I have to do... yikes #omhgEmlovesjewelry at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST Unless it involves grievous bodily harm;) RT @leanimale: Always do what youre afraid to do, -Emerson #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yes, I suppose that's important to consider. Hahaha! #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @TrashN2Tees patience | stay true to yourself | dont be afraid to put yourself out there | reward hard work | always try #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST I'm DIY-ing like a mad lady (links in a moment) and prepping specials for New Year's / Valentine's. #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST Hooray for support! RT @tif_smith: yes! thats such a big truth from 2012 for me, too. i cant do it on my own! community is the best. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @TrashN2Tees hardest thing is letting yourself off the hook for your own crazy expectation!!! #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST My biggest lesson is to pay attention to my intuition, use more business sense instead of being nice, and create every day! #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @MarisaEdghill I got word earlier today about this- need to read up more. Great, but is it something they believe in? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'm sure someone put it more eloquently but you are so much stronger than you think you are #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @ohmyhandmade i kick myself for not turning back to community support sooner. it's not like i'm really that introverted... #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST I believe with all of my heart-we can do anything together, look at where you need support for 2013 and pleaseprettyplease ask for it #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt @JoyfulRoots That sounds amazing Kat, what a fabulous mission! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I keep trying to convince someone to do a My Drunk Kitchen craftshow: My Drunk Craft Room. Glitter inappropriate things. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @studiomme worst case is that I didn't make my goal of 100 sales this was my ultimatum to see if it would workBUT still gonna plug on!#omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST Another goal - Connect with a community...really delve in with others. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST RT @HavokDesigns: patience | stay true to yourself | dont be afraid to put yourself out there | reward hard work | always try #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST RT @JoyfulRoots:biggest lesson is to pay attention to my intuition, use more business sense instead of being nice, & create every day! #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Finishing up a big holiday donation drive for Hurricane Sandy on Swap-bot- http://t.co/tW1iYOWx -then prep for holidays! #omhgrljart at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @tif_smith here! here!! i love the support of all the ppl around me :) could not do it w/o them!! #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @TrashN2Tees no idea. I literally saw it a minute ago & though of you. #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST for sure! RT @JoyfulRoots: Another goal - Connect with a community...really delve in with others. #OMHGtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST Ah-freakin-men! RT @InkandDirt: @TrashN2Tees hardest thing is letting yourself off the hook for your own crazy expectation!!! #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:51 PM EST Haha! So fun! RT @KatMcBrideArt: @ohmyhandmade Glitter inappropriate things. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Now that is my big lesson for 2012 - ask for help! You can't do it all on your own. I am very bad at asking :) #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @Emlovesjewelry Yes! Check out @Flourish_Thrive & their posts on our site for jewelry specific tips + resources #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST I'm guest posting over on @poppytalk Wool Felt iPhone Sleeves: http://t.co/1cvC1lgT #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @JoyfulRoots Me too! I just joined an Etsy team for local Etsians so I could stop being a hermit. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST You are always welcome here:) RT @JoyfulRoots: Another goal - Connect with a community...really delve in with others. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @joyfulroots Yes! Listening to your gut. That's a huge lesson that finally came to a head for me this year. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:52 PM EST Brilliance! RT @KatMcBrideArt: @ohmyhandmade Glitter inappropriate things. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST Congrats! RT @KatMcBrideArt: @JoyfulRoots Me too! I just joined an Etsy team for local Etsians so I could stop being a hermit. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @HavokDesigns @ohmyhandmade thought i didn't need it, that what was going on was something i could fix. being alone is never good. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @silverlily786 You go, girl! The same happened to me for a fair last weekend. The city (& venue) flooded so I didn't meet my goal. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST Thx! So excited about that! RT @ohmyhandmade: You are always welcome here:) #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @leanimale I've had to learn to listen to my head! I am a heart/gut person 1000% my balance has been slowing enough to think it out #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST heeheehee. RT @KatMcBrideArt: @ohmyhandmade Glitter inappropriate things. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @silverlily786 BUT you learn just how strong and stubborn you are by sticking with it. The universe will reward you for that. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @tif_smith When it is tough/dark it is easy to think there is no way out-having other people there makes a universe of difference #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @studiomme: BUT you learn just how strong and stubborn you are by sticking with it. The universe will reward you for that. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:54 PM EST More self care in 2013. Still push hard but more steady, gently. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:54 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Thanks! I will definitely check it out! #omhgEmlovesjewelry at 12/06/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: I believe with all of my heart-we can do anything together, look at where you need support for 2013 and ask for it #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:54 PM EST We'll do this together! RT @ColleenAttara: More self care in 2013. Still push hard but more steady, gently. #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @ohmyhandmade so true. even that first step of realizing you're not the only one struggling opens a whole world of difference inside. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:55 PM EST RT @studiomme: @silverlily786 BUT you learn how strong & stubborn you are by sticking with it. The universe will reward you for that. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:55 PM EST But sometimes too much head-listening can mean second guessing RT @ohmyhandmade: @leanimale Ive had to learn to listen to my head! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt @joyfulroots I too need to stop being a hermit. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Absolutely RT @InkandDirt: hardest thing is letting yourself off the hook for your own crazy expectation!!! #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: Well do this together! RT @ColleenAttara: More self care in 2013. Still push hard but more steady, gently. #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST Huge thanks to @studiomme for co-hosting this chat filled with 2013 planning brilliance, visit her post for more! http://t.co/oMuWuaNj #omhgohmyhandmade at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @ColleenAttara @studiomme @silverlily786 there's a reason our #letterpress co is named stubborn press. ;) #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST Instinct demands your attention. RT @ohmyhandmade: @leanimale Ive had to learn to listen to my head! I am a heart/gut person 1000%. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST And had a project on @designmom this week too!!! http://t.co/xxnUapyh #fun #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST I am so a hermit 2...lol...if we are hermits together, r we still hermits? RT @leanimale: @KatMcBrideArt @joyfulroots #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:56 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade @tif_smith When its tough its easy to think theres no way out having others there makes a universe of difference #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @MarisaEdghill @ohmyhandmade @leanimale almost think I have the opposite problem: too much head, not enough trusting my creative heart #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:57 PM EST Oh but how I enjoy hermit-ness! ;) RT @leanimale: @KatMcBrideArt @joyfulroots I too need to stop being a hermit. #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:57 PM EST Thank you both!!! RT @ohmyhandmade: Huge thanks to @studiommehttp://t.co/oMuWuaNj #OMHGJoyfulRoots at 12/06/2012 01:57 PM EST I'll join you! RT @ohmyhandmade
We'll do this together! RT @ColleenAttara: More self care in 2013. Push hard but more steady, gently. #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @ohmyhandmade It's been brilliant - so much fun! Thanks to everyone, I now have a very upbeat, positive twitter stream! #justdoit #omhgSamOssie at 12/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @tif_smith @ohmyhandmade asking for help doesn't mean that you can't do it / just means you want the outcome to the best it can be #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @storyofmum @ohmyhandmade It's a balance of looking before you leap, but not looking too carefully. A little gut, a little head. #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @leanimale I spent an entire year painting after I moved to a new state with no car the internet is the only reason I'm not in a cave. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @silverlily786 How long have you been in business? Are you promoting yourself enough? Is it what you truly TRULY want to do? #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 01:58 PM EST RT @MarisaEdghill: @storyofmum @ohmyhandmade Its a balance of looking before you leap, but not looking too carefully. #omhgleanimale at 12/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @HavokDesigns @tif_smith @ohmyhandmade love that Kristen. #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 01:59 PM EST Almost made it through without jailtime but not quite! Hope to see you next week, we're chatting with @traceyselingo same time+place #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 01:59 PM EST definitely! RT @HavokDesigns: asking for help doesn't mean that you can't do it, just means you want the outcome to the best it can be #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 01:59 PM EST RT @MarisaEdghill: Its a balance of looking before you leap, but not looking too carefully. A little gut, a little head. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @studiomme Thanks for a fab chat, thoroughly enjoyed it! :) #omhgthegreengal at 12/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @MarisaEdghill Totally & you learn your own unique recipe for that mixture through trial + error (practice, practice, practice) #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @studiomme @silverlily786 i think self-promotion is (and always has been) my biggest struggle. i'm not shy, just unsure if i'm right. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @studiomme def. a passion,have been doing it as a "hobby" pocket money for 10 yrs finally joined @etsy last year #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 02:00 PM EST The inspiration from this community has helped me so much this year. Look forward to a positive 2013 with all of you, till next time.. #omhgInkandDirt at 12/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @OMHGchat oh! you were so close to staying out of jail! :P #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 02:00 PM EST I think we may need a whole Head/Heart theme next year, for February? #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:01 PM EST @studiomme I have a hard time promoting myself:-) still haven't approached a blog but do twitter and FB #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 02:01 PM EST @tif_smith Oh. Yes. I always have new kid in class syndrome. If i don't know the group dynamic I sit and wait, and usually too long. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:01 PM EST @studiomme This was a great chat! Thank you for being such an awesome co-host + all the great tips you shared in your post:) #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:01 PM EST Love.RT @OMHGchat: I think we may need a whole Head/Heart theme next year, for February? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST Challenging to chat on an iPhone while holiday shopping but so worth it. Today I am 80% playing. #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST @silverlily786 Do you reach out to other blogs to be featured? Etsy is a vacuum where it's hard to be seen. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: Love.RT @OMHGchat: I think we may need a whole Head/Heart theme next year, for February? #OmhgColleenAttara at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST @tif_smith Think of marketing like a gift-you've made a beautiful thing, wrapped it with love & now you are sharing it with the world #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt yeah, i totally understand that feeling. i'm learning slowly not to wait and just do! #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST @leanimale It was great chatting with ya, see you next week! #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:02 PM EST Re: blogs. I think the best thing to remember is "the worst thing that will happen is they will say No." @silverlily786 @studiomme #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 02:03 PM EST Yes please! RT @TrashN2Tees
Love.RT @OMHGchat: I think we may need a whole Head/Heart theme next year, for February? #omhgstoryofmum at 12/06/2012 02:03 PM EST lovely chat ladies @ohmyhandmade + @studiomme !! you always get my wheels turnin' :) #omhgHavokDesigns at 12/06/2012 02:03 PM EST @tif_smith all the icky feeling are gone & you can reach out + share your awesome gift with people who will love it + feel good! #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:03 PM EST Nope, still hate it! ;) RT @OMHGchat: @tif_smith Think of marketing like a gift-youve made a beautiful thing, wrapped it with love... #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 02:03 PM EST Byebye all you lovely inspiring #omhg people. Off to put the spluttering kids to bed...storyofmum at 12/06/2012 02:03 PM EST @studiomme Jumping in: I never know what to offer blogs because a lot of the work I do is custom, I don't want to do a print give-away #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:04 PM EST @MarisaEdghill I love you! But you are great at promoting other people! Pretend you are marketing someone else? #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:04 PM EST @silverlily786 Then how can you grow and make sales? Haha. Get out there girl! I email one a day to get one feature a week. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @MarisaEdghill @studiomme I need to make this my mantra #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @tif_smith Stop thinking and just do it! lol Mantra for 2013. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt What about that colour post-did you ever work on that one for me? #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:05 PM EST Awesome! RT@MarisaEdghill: I'm guest posting over on @poppytalk Wool Felt iPhone Sleeves: http://t.co/7xZKQzXH #omhgEliasdesu at 12/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt No, never do giveaways. Just share your work with them. Say how you like their blog. Show you've read it. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt Do they do Friday Likes or a round-up post of nice things? Ask if they'll feature you. #omhgstudiomme at 12/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @studiomme he he he guilty! TY for the words of wisdom whew one a week ? #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @OMHGchat I just suffer from a serious case of "if I build it, they will come" syndrome. Marketing is such a draaaaaaag! ;) #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 02:06 PM EST or, for me, stop worrying + just get out there! RT @KatMcBrideArt: @tif_smith Stop thinking and just do it! lol Mantra for 2013. #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @OMHGchat I emailed the rough draft, did you email me back and I lost it to spambots? #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @studiomme @katmcbrideart I completely agree, giveaways are definitely not the best way to build your client base esp. for custom work #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @MarisaEdghill There is something to be said for that though-I don't really "market" OMHG but I do lots of community engagement #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:07 PM EST @MarisaEdghill I shifted from doing lots of PR outreach around year 2 & just focused on building my own thing-it totally worked! #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:08 PM EST @OMHGchat @studiomme See this is where I get confused because I see other artists doing it so I assume, oh, thats how you do it. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:08 PM EST @KatMcBrideArt I don't think I ever got the rough draft! But I have been dealing with server issues-lets try again:) #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:08 PM EST I have to run now, deadlines await! I'll see you all next week (or before;) #omhgOMHGchat at 12/06/2012 02:09 PM EST @OMHGchat I don't do much of it these days - build on existing relationships. I think there's a lot of "what's in it for me" currently #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 02:10 PM EST @OMHGchat many thanks, as always! it was another awesome chat today. have a good afternoon! #omhgtif_smith at 12/06/2012 02:10 PM EST @OMHGchat Lesson learned - follow up! See ya in chat next week. #omhgKatMcBrideArt at 12/06/2012 02:10 PM EST @OMHGchat ... in terms of marketing to bloggers. For my biz, I generally find genuine mentions = business. Sponsored content does not. #omhgMarisaEdghill at 12/06/2012 02:10 PM EST Thank You @ohmyhandmade @studiomme great inspiration and kick in the butt:-) #omhgsilverlily786 at 12/06/2012 02:11 PM EST Sign in using your Twitter account to save your favorite tweets from this chat. |
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Building Your Street Cred to Build Your CommunityThursday, June 07, 2012 1:00 PM EST We chatted about buidling your street cred to build your community with our awesome co-host Jenelle of TrashN2Tees. Spring Cleaning our BiznestsThursday, May 31, 2012 12:45 PM EST We chatted all about how we keep our biz nests tidy (or don't!) from digital work spaces to physical ones. Building Community For Your BrandThursday, May 24, 2012 12:42 PM EST We chatted all about how to build community for your brand & business + why it is so very important! Community is....Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:00 PM EST In the most uplifting #omhg chat yet we share our definitions of what community is, feels like, how to build it and where to find it. This is a must read transcript! Building our Biz Nests with IntentionThursday, May 10, 2012 1:00 PM EST Co-host Tracey Selingo led one of our most insightful chats yet, leading us towards a more intentional/focused business building. Twig by twig, step by step. 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Businessy Life, The Universe & EverythingThursday, April 05, 2012 1:00 PM EST We chatted about OMHG's upcoming launch of the Guide to Businessy Goodness + our favourite source for biz goodness! Pitch like a Pro with Miss ModishThursday, March 29, 2012 1:00 PM EST We chatted about how to pitch to bloggers & media ethically + successfully with co-host Jena Coray of Miss Modish + The Maven Circle How Much Marketing Should Crafty Bloggers do for Craft Companies?Thursday, March 22, 2012 12:39 PM EST Today we chatted with the wonderful Diane Gilleand of CraftyPod about blogging boundaries for craft blogs + the ethics of product reviews, giveaways & more! The Ethics of Pinterest + Sharing OnlineThursday, March 15, 2012 1:00 PM EST Today we chatted about the ethics of social image sharing site Pinterest + how we can create a more ethical internet with our co-host Anile of Girlfriday. Personal & Professional EthicsThursday, March 08, 2012 11:00 AM EST We chatted about integrity in small business + how our personal & professional ethics affect our business choices. Personal & Professional EthicsThursday, March 08, 2012 10:00 AM EST We chatted about integrity in small business + how our personal & professional ethics affect our business choices. Taking Leaps in Life & BusinessThursday, March 01, 2012 1:00 PM EST To celebrate the launch of Tracey Selingo's new ebook Leap we chatted about leaping, loving & launching in business + life. Collaboration + Creativity =CommunityThursday, February 16, 2012 1:00 PM EST The OMHG community is growing and we are looking for new ways to connect and build our friendships. Today we chatted about the possibility of + ideas for an OMHG team! Biz Love-a heart to heart with our businessesThursday, February 09, 2012 1:00 PM EST A powerful & inspiring chat on how we put heart & love into our businesses + making time to celebrate our own awesome! Loving it Up!Thursday, February 02, 2012 1:00 PM EST We had a lighthearted informal chat this week based on our new Oh My! Handmade theme Love it Up. Chatting about all our loves from the sweet little things to heart pounding/keep you up late passions. Oh My! Guide to Businessy GoodnessThursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 PM EST Today's chat was packed with excitement! We announced our new Guide to Businessy Goodness + plans for a future Canadian summit for creatives! Small Business Websites & DesignThursday, January 19, 2012 1:00 PM EST We chatted with co-host Lisa of Moxie Pear about websites and design for small business + the importance of a well designed media kit. 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Countdown to Christmas for Small BizThursday, November 03, 2011 1:00 PM EST The holidays are the busiest time of the year for small businesses. Today's chat focused on how we are getting ready & making the most of the shopping season. How to Make Your Brand Sing with co-host Tracey SelingoThursday, October 27, 2011 1:00 PM EST Do you struggle to find the words that will get to the heart of what your brand is all about? You are not alone! Tracey of Twisted Pinky + Inkengage joins us to help you make your brand sing. A Creative Life with Laura SimmsThursday, October 20, 2011 12:00 PM EST We chat about living a creative life and ways to inspire creativity daily. From wonder walks to curating collections of found objectsinspiration can be found anywhere & everywhere. Wrangling Your CreativityThursday, October 13, 2011 12:00 PM EST Have 6 impossible ideas before breakfast and then try to get them all done before lunch? This chat on how to keep your creativty in check is a must read! 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Giving Yourself PermissionThursday, August 25, 2011 1:00 PM EST What have you been giving permission to do, feel or think this week? Handmade MemoriesThursday, August 18, 2011 4:00 PM EST Creating a handmade heritage Retail StoriesThursday, August 11, 2011 4:00 PM EST We are chatting about retail with @retailrecipes. Come share your stories and experiences. Handmade HeritageThursday, August 04, 2011 4:00 PM EST We are exploring the threads of handmade passed down through generations-pieces treasured, lessons learned, old arts preserved. Relationship MarketingThursday, July 28, 2011 4:00 PM EST Today we are talking with @skooloflife about building relationships online - the how/why/where of connecting with your community. |
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