Monthly Goal Meetup

{September Goals}

1. Design: Children’s Carnival Invitation
2. Prep: Photograph, edit, post holiday designs
3. Complete: Website/Blog face lift
4. Market: Purchase ad spot on three blogs
5. Continue: Blog three times per week

Woo Hoo! September was a highly productive month. I plowed through my to do list and felt in control of the process. September is always a stressful month because it is all about holiday prep. I managed to get 90% of my holiday designs onto my new website and complete a minor website facelift. The facelift has left me refreshed and confident. I see why people can get addicted (RIP Michael Jackson).

My favorite September design was the Carnival Party Invitation that topped my to do list. It was a big hit with the birthday girl plus it made it onto IndieSpotting.com which was a fabulous treat.

I am still intimidated by the blog submission and advertising process, but I did make some strides in that area. I purchased one ad for October/November, contacted one blogger about a feature and was accepted into Paper n Stitch‘s November Exhibition. I plan to concentrate more on getting the word out throughout October.

And, to top it off, there was an increase in sales on my new website, I reached 300 sales in my Etsy Shop, added a new printer to the studio and updated my camera equipment. All in all, September was a great month. Now to keep that momentum going through the holiday season.

{October Goals}

1. Design: 2 new holiday photo card designs; 2 new holiday boxed card designs
2. Prep: Prep for Nov 12 Beers & Bows Shopping Faire
3. Complete: Adding holiday line to Etsy (almost done!)
4. Market: Purchase one more ad spot and contact 2 bloggers about features
5. Continue: Re-taking photographs for Etsy listings (goal of 10)

It’s an ambitious list, but I’m counting on my Holiday Adrenaline Rush to keep propelling me along. The monthly goal meetup is the brain child of Jena Coray. Be sure to visit her at Modish.