Where is the best place to sell my handcrafted products?

This is what I ask myself every day! It is hard having an online shop... It is like a ghost town if you don't dump in a ton of money on marketing and advertising and even then you may not make enough sales... I've decided to make some changes to generate sales. I'm focusing more on my Etsy shop - this is somewhat of an experiment. I do know that Etsy has a lot of customers BUT also a lot of competition!

Anyone have advice for selling on line? Please share!

Giving Thanks Beyond What is Easy...

Sounds simple, but most of us have to stop and think - what am I truly thankful for? Of course I'm thankful for my family, kids, health, dog, home...  Those are easy things to be thankful for, but what about myself. On most days I'm moving so fast that I don't spend much time thinking of any one thing. Obviously I should be thankful for doing what I love... BUT what about everything that comes with running a small business - I've ran my own businesses for 14 years, and it is a constant struggle and at times devastating. I put everything I have into my business and my products but I'm still not thriving (not yet anyway). Work = Success is not necessarily true. I have some sad days and think, "Should just I quit"? NO WAY, NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! So what am I thankful for??

I am thankful for my optimism and perseverance!

What are you thankful for beyond the easy stuff??

Guess what I learned this week?

What I learned this week...

1. Taking pictures of myself using my camera's timer was unexpectedly funny. Running back and forth through an obstacle of furniture was quite tiring... This is what a solo entrepreneur does!
   
2. When my wood veneer arrived I was literally jumping for joy - LOVE the idea of creating my own unique prints!
   
3. I NEED marketing help! I love to create but I'm at a loss when it comes to getting the word out about myself and my products.  Who is reading this blog - just a handful of people :) Plus only a 8 entries so far for my Giveaway!
   
4. Green focused bloggers like Groovy Green Living and Mindful Momma are there to help me reach my audience! See our Dahlia Organic Tote in Mindful Momma's Gift Guide! 
   
5. I need a break from work!! So happy it is Friday!! Although a business owner never truly takes a break - can't shut off the brain, plus I LOVE what a do :)

Have a happy weekend everyone!!