9
February
2009
I’m still in the process of rebuilding my business, and I’m looking for suggestions of things I can do to encourage buyers!
I spent nearly nine years of running my business full-time and for the majority of that time it provided me a comfortable living. BUT things happen and I drifted away from it, and now my clientele is gone, and the market is terrible, but I am still hopeful I can rebuild it. I can rebuild it, it can be BETTER, it can be STRONGER. I think that was in a movie somewhere!!!
But in all seriousness, I am reaching out to buyers, of both jewelry and beads, and asking what would encourage a new buyer who has not purchased from someone to buy. I have instituted free shipping in the US and Canada, which I always used to do when things got so costly I stopped. BUT I figure it is one way to give something to my buyers for purchasing. But still business is terrible.
I am trying to network, advertise, and get the word out!
So now I’m going to the buyers themselves and asking YOU what YOU like to see that will encourage you to BUY!
Thanks for any and all replies!
Ginny
GG’s Exclusives
GG’s Exclusives on ArtFire
Posted under Artisan, Beads, Jewelry
7
February
2009
I’ve once again instituted FREE STANDARD SHIPPING for US and Canada packages! I used to offer it years ago, and have went back to Free Shipping again. Times are tough all over, and I understand how folks need to save, so I’m trying to do my part!
I’ve added several new items to my website and I’ve opened an ArtFire Studio as well. Since I do ALL One Of A Kind items, you’ll find different items on each site. On ArtFire I’ve recently added some new beaded pet collars which are just too cute! I’d be thrilled if you checked them out!
If you make any purchase and mention this My Beadspace Blog I’ll refund you 10%!!
Have a great and bead-i-ful weekend!
Ginny
GG’s Exclusives
GG’s Exclusives ArtFire Studio
Posted under Artisan, Beads, Jewelry, Websites
14
January
2009
….. and I’ve also added more pictures to my gallery here on My Bead Space!
I’ve been adding more and more items for sale on my website, including made to order polymer clay art beads, many of which can be viewed in my gallery here.
Come take a peek at my website and if you are so inclined vote for me at my Top 100 Sites from the links on my page!
I’m working on getting things up and going with my business again. It’s practically like starting over, but I’m determined to do it!
Thanks for visiting! Happy beading to all!
Ginny
Posted under Artisan, Beads, Jewelry
7
January
2009
I’ve kept my promise so far, four days in a row I’ve worked on my site! Tonight I’m listing some of my beads! I create polymer clay art beads, and I’m finally getting around to getting some up on my site! I’m hoping that within six to nine months I’m my OWN BOSS AGAIN!!!
I’d love for anyone to come visit my site and leave me a comment or click on my 100 Site buttons to help move my banners up the ladder!
Also any suggestions would be appreciated!
I’m just proud of myself that I’m actually DOING IT!!!
Hugs to all,
Ginny
www.ggsexclusives.com
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3
January
2009
Well, I had promised myself that I would revamp my website and try to kickstart my business again. I’m tired of working for someone else, and I want to be my OWN boss again! I’ve got it going, I just have to get stuff listed, once I get all I already have made listed, I’ll start CREATING AGAIN!!!!!
I’m very proud of me, I get S.A.D. really bad, and this winter has been EXTRA hard on me, but I’m doing something about! YAY ME!!!
Thanks so much to Marie Segal for pumping me up and helping to encourage me! She’s been a great beady friend!

Ginny
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