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As soon as August rolls into September, and the summer here in New York comes to a close, I can’t help but think about the upcoming Holiday Season. Instead of searching for items for myself, I start prioritizing other people’s wish-lists. Since I usually don’t have a big spending budget to purchase items, naturally, this shift sparks a fire in me to DIY my holiday gifts, which in turn, inspires me to work on my Etsy shop.

This year, I’m going to approach things a little differently. Instead of prioritizing handmade gifts, I’m going to set goals around my shop. My goal for this year is to stock more items and create holiday themed branding, such as gift wrap and an updated banner, that I can highlight in my shop and in social media.

To help us achieve our goals throughout the Holiday Season, the Seller Education team has been hard at work compiling a great series of educational content. Lets start this Holiday Season off right by signing up for this years Holiday Bootcamp: https://blog.etsy.com/en/2014/register-now-for-holiday-boot-camp-2014/

Next, think about what your goals are for this Holiday Season and share them with us below!* A goal can be anything from listing a new item to reaching your 100th sale. By writing them down and sharing with others, you'll reinforce your commitment to them. Who knows, your goal could inspire others or even be featured in an upcoming Online Labs event with the Seller Education Team!


*When sharing your goal for this season, please introduce yourself and share how long you've been selling on Etsy.

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hello I opened the shop in mid October 2014 and I have only 1 sale. My goal was 20 sales in the holiday season but nothing. Any suggestions?
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http://etsy.me/1yV78AW



1. I will keep on making things until I run out of stock, and that will be a very long time away!

2.Not become discouraged by negative posts about Etsy, but it's difficult.

3. Aim to have 150 items in my jewellery shop by Spring 2015
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Oh, December brought me my very first sale from my shop and I am working hard to make another sale.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/215369104/pink-geometrical-beaded-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_1
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From all accounts my last big sale day in December was today the 16th.
As shipping deadlines approach let's all give a big holly jolly push toward happy customers and sales.
If you haven't updated your shop's shipping policies for holiday deadlines, take a moment to put a note in your shop announcement or note to seller.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/215347795/red-and-green-christmas-holly-cups-and?ref=shop_home_active_3
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My goal is to:

list more of my plastic canvas patterns
work on making my photos better.
promote more on social media
and to get my 300th sale.

good luck to everyone.
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Hello my name is antonio and i've been on etsy since 2010, I've decided to put more time into my shop, I want this year to be different from the past years, My goal is to work hard to make my Shop better with the help of other Etsy Sellers like this Team and i hope to be able to help others with what knowledge i have.

Good Luck Team
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Hello, My name is Craig and i would like to introduce you to my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ReformationsUK
and my website Www.Reformations.Co.Uk

All pieces are handmade, by me. I specialise in reforming materials into fashionable feature wall art. Inspired by a passion for producing original artworks, alongside an aspiration to induce intrigue through interpretative features.

These creative and affordable designs are available in a variety of sizes and make unique features for any home or office.

If there was ever a time to purchase art from an up and coming artist, It has to be now ! With BRAND NEW art, boxed and packed and photography-studio time booked, all i can say is watch this space... There's rarely a day that goes by where we I am not creating or planning new projects .

To make sure you keep up to date with the latest creations please join my mailing list and feel free to have a look around at ... Www.Reformations.Co.Uk

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/177479493/funky-retro-modern-melting-dj-record-12?ref=teams_post
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Hi,
I make cards and other paper crafting projects. I've been selling on Etsy since February 2014 and have made one sale.

My goals for this holiday season are:
1) take better pictures (I just got a light box so this has helped me)
2) work on my titles and tags
3) be more active on teams I'm a part of

Good luck!
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Our shop goal is 1 more sale this week! Then we will have hit 30 sales from when we opened in early November! As we sell mostly ornaments, we know things will taper off. That will give us time to reassess the types of ornaments to make for the future! Good luck all!
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My shop has only been open and stocked for a few months (although I opened it a year ago...!) and I have stocked Christmas / Holiday items like this set of unique Christmas cards of snow in the village where I live in The Cotswolds England: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/211854230/unique-english-landscape-christmas-cards?ref=shop_home_act...
Any comments would be really appreciated. Thank you .
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My shop has been open for just over a year. I hope to have several sales this holiday season.

My goals are to have supplies in stock, items made, tested, and sold.
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Hi, I am Shelley and my little shop is Spink Handmade.

I am new to Etsy and joined this year (2014). My goal for next year is to make my first sale and start stocking some new designs on my Etsy store. I have lots of ideas and I really want to get them made into reality! So here goes nothing...BRING ON 2015!!
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More sell every week all year long,that will be best..
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Hi, I'm Elaine...Elaine...and I do fine art, prints and with that turn some into decor to be more affordable. This holiday season has been very busy outside Etsy. SOooooo, for the new year my goal is more research. To research what makes people feel good, feel better, because too many are getting down and using drugs. Then to see if I can incorporate something into my artwork so that people can look at it and somehow get a piece of enjoyment or contemplation that gives them something internally that feels good. There's plenty of stuff out there already that makes us feel bad. And too much artificial feel good therapy that doesn't really work. So to touch the soul with something that feels good. That's my goal. You can tell me if I make it next year....
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Hi everyone,

My shop name is Klemyabyklink and I opened it this year in February. I wasn't really active till a few months ago. My goal for next year is to design more items and increase my sales.

My items got featured on The morning Show yesterday morning and I want to share the good news with you guys :-).
Here the link:
http://globalnews.ca/video/1740033/christmas-pop-up-market

Happy Holidays and hope we will all be successful!

Cheers.

KLEMYA
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