Employees are allowed now right???

I can't even figure that whole employee thing out. Besides I do everything from A-Z with this business. I know some girls who get there husbands to do all the hard work
(key cutting) but not me. I am a one woman wrecking crew.

Today though I had a volunteer that seemed to want to help me!

Business Cards and Promos

Got my adorable Promos from Promos In A Snap yesterday. You choose if you would like the cards to be horizontal or vertical. The size of the card is 2 1/2 inches by 4. And there is a scratch off part that can say whatever you want.

Also tinkered with my business cards. I liked the idea of the moo cards but they are too small so I came up with some doubled sided ones of my own that are full size.

Getting to the top of Google Search

My Etsy Shop is number 1 on the Google Search for Vintage Typewriter Key Bracelet-Yay!
How it got there I have no idea but I have some observations.

Using good Flickr Titles has helped my obtain front page status.

Flickr and Etsy items of mine are ahead of my OS Commerce site for some reason.

My Ebay store I don't see- I am not very active on it though.

I am wondering if rankings have to do with activity at all?

Etsy and Flickr I use heavily so my theory would be supported.

Customer Appreciation Picture

One of the features I haven't used much on Etsy but I got on the ball about it this weekend.

A few buyers have used it to send me a picture of them wearing the jewelry I made- that was cool.

I used it for a DIY kit I bought of a sock money to show her our completed project.

Being that I work with typewriters this picture seemed perfect!

Here are some more items.....

It was nice to see a new feature rolled out on Etsy this past week. Sold items now show items from the seller that are available. I like this feature! If you want to see what your sold items look like you must be logged out to view your own shop.

Inexpensive Mailers

I was a big fan of Uline with their next day shipping but now I have switched to
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Shipping is very quick as well!

Dealing with Copying

We all know how frustrating it can be to feel ripped off. I have made a few decisions regarding this.
I never check my category, that way I won't see anything I don't want to. Either something I think was copied from me or if I have an idea I won't think that I look like a copier myself.

I try to focus more on my work and less about others. It can be frustrating but it keeps me sane. I try to keep this quote in mind:
"Inspiration can be derived from those who have come before us, however an artist never copies the work of another for it is against the very spirit of what feeds our creativity"