New on Etsy tonight...Marketing tips too!

I am completely taken with this weave.... This heavy bracelet is woven from 16ga natural copper using the Tucuman Braid fashion. This weave originated in Argentina and was used to make horse reins. The style of this bracelet is that the closure is the focus... along the side I have added 3 round freshwater pearls and 3 lovely blue faceted chalcedony briolettes. The bracelet can be opened and closed or slide on like a bangle.

I happened to be taking pictures tonight and caught this beautiful sunset and wanted to share it with you all!

Marketing Tip:

Create customer rewards programs. Whether it's a discount during the customer's birthday month, "Buy 12 buttons, get the 13th free" or an invitation-only sale for preferred customers, rewarding customers for loyalty is a good business practice.

New to Etsy today...and Marketing Tips!

I learned a new weave that I absolutely love! It is called Tucuman Braid. This weave originated in Argentina and was used to make horse reins. The clasp is usually the focus of this particular bracelet but I spiced it up with some freshwater pearls and peridot beads (thanks AnnaLee!). I really enjoyed making this piece and am planning on my next to be silver with some yummy ruby beads… GaHooleTreeSupplies .

Marketing tip:

Contact small local area businesses such as hair \ nail salons, boutiques, banks etc. See if you can set up a table for a week or two where you can display catalogs, fliers, coupons and your business card. Keep a basket on the table for any customer orders which you can follow up on after you return back to pick up your display. Offer the store owner or manager a free gift for allowing you to do this.

Strawberries and cream dangle earrings and Marketing tips!

New to my Etsy shop this week are these lovely dangle earrings. These pink topaz beads are expertly faceted in India, and so sparkly! They are uniform in size, each measuring about 8mm wide and are the centerpiece of these fabulous earrings. Heart shaped and wirewrapped in sterling silver they are suspended from hand-fashioned ear wires that are lightly hammered sterling silver. Finished off with two freshwater pearls one on each side.These are so pretty and versatile they can be worn for any special occasion, including that special wedding day or everyday with jeans and a T.These earrings measure 3 1/8"(8cm) from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the pink topaz bead.

Marketing tip:
Network with others in your community who are in home business. Find out what events and activities that they participate in. They are usually "in the know" and can help you get started in networking in your community!