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The Meetup | March
Hello March! I’m so happy you’re here. February was a month packed with mundane tasks (taxes) and loads of behind the scenes groundwork to get Jumping Jack Designs moving forward. My husband would refer to this process as The Preflight, mandatory for a safe flight. My business has reached a critical point where it either needs to take off or stall. Because I’m a girl who wants to go places, stalling is not an option.
Below is a quick review of my February goals and each task’s current status:
{Goals for February 2010}
- Send out first press release :: Rough draft is written.
- Write a business plan :: I have a solid first draft completed.
- Continue Blogging Class :: In our last week. Have been putting my new knowledge to work.
- Complete nine stationery lines from existing artwork :: Done. Need to photograph and post.
- Meet with one boutique owner :: Contact made. Have an appointment later this week.
- Do my taxes :: Done (home + biz). Doing a little dance.
As I dove into February I knew I had taken on too much, but I’m glad I did because it became a month of awakening. That’s a nice way of saying I got a clue and pulled my head out of the sand. I learned (maybe this should have been obvious) there is a lot of prep that goes into a successful marketing campaign. Writing, photography, research, relationship building, honest self evaluation, just to name a few. I now know I have some serious issues with branding. I need to make a memorable impression and that’s not happening. That being said, here are my March Goals:
{Goals for March 2010}
- Photograph new elements in stationery line and post to Website/Etsy
- Redo business cards and thank you insert for orders
- Create a conspicuous “visit our shop” illustration for my blog sidebar
- Read Made to Stick for Crafting an MBA Book Club
- Create a line sheet and catalog for wholesale (Realistically this will happen in April)
- Prepare for my new Reno-based weekly blog feature (to premiere April 7)
- Take March 29 – April 4 off to relax and enjoy my sister’s wedding.
- Psyche self up for PR blitz in April (I think I’ll be ready this time!)
I’m looking forward to completing my preflight checklist. Even more, I am looking forward to spending the last week of the month with my sister as we celebrate her marriage in Mesa, Arizona. Family, sunshine, swimming, spring training, a big bunny and true love. Sounds like a perfect week.
The Meetup happens on the first of every month. It’s hosted by the fabulous Liz of Athena Dreams.
wow, angie you did great in feb! keep up the great work in march – you seem like you’ve got everything going and are building up a good momentum! can’t wait to see your new pix of your stationery goods! have a great march
(ps i love the lego pix)
deb
great job on your February goals
Looks like February brought some good revelations. I know there are certain things my head is still in the sand on, but I feel so overwhelmed with keeping up with current things that I think it’s going to stay there a while longer. If you have a free 30 minutes when you’re in Mesa, I’d love to buy you coffee and talk shop!
A hefty list, but necessary for what you have planned. I felt the same way about the Bakery class (head reeling from that crushing amount of info and to do-s), but you’ve almost made it through the swimming in jell-o part!
I like the changes you’ve made to your blog – it looks great and I love the blurb about you!
First, can I just say how much I LOVE that photo… and your husband’s Preflight wordage… too wonderful! And yay on all the forward motion. I feel too like the Bakery class has really pushed me past my usual complacency and inspired me to really and truly want to write a business plan, and marketing plan. Pretty exciting stuff! Awesome February for you, and so hope you March is all that and MORE.
Love that photo — I sent it to my husband, he is a HUGE Lego fan!
And, love how you publish your lists like this, what a great idea. I might have to try it, then I’ll be even more motivated to get things done!
So sad the BYW class is almost over, we will have to keep in touch!
What a great job you did in Feb! The Preflight is the stage I’m at this month. A lot of groundwork to do before April. Good luck in March!
Isa Maria x
Well done in February! I’m jealous that you were able to cross off the taxes. That must be a relief. I’m sure you will keep that momentum propelling you forward to accomplish your ambitions in March. Best of luck!
It doesn’t seem like you took on so much last month since you accomplished almost all your goals. I would love to cross off almost everything off my list like you did. I’m sure this month won’t be so bad for you either. And in the end, you’ll have a beautiful wedding to go to & have fun. Good luck on your goals & see you next month! `=)