What are your goals for 2016?

[#1]

Happy New Year, Etsy Success Team!

I hope you’ve had some time to relax and reflect on all you accomplished last year. As you’re thinking about your goals for 2016, you may find it helpful to check out a few resources we recently shared in the Seller Handbook!

In this article, find out how four sellers achieved their goals in 2015 (and get inspired as you make plans for the year ahead): http://etsy.me/1Z3Bs4M

Discover tips for investing in your personal and professional growth this year, from designer Vana Chupp of LePapierStudio: http://etsy.me/1OxEA7z

And lastly, check out entrepreneurship coach Kari Chapin's strategies for setting achievable goals and reaching them. Get ready to dream big! http://etsy.me/1Z3BCt8

What do you hope to achieve this year?

[Former_Member]

Hello Team,

This year our shop has changed names and we are changing merchandise as well. We went from being all about fresh produce type signs, to a more relaxed sierra decor. We have much more options available now and are excited to make our shop the way we have wanted for a few months now.

For our goals in 2016 we hope to reach new customers and make etsy profitable. I want to make a ton of new product that sells consistently, join more teams and make new friends within the etsy community. We love being part of Etsy and talking to other successful sale teams. Thank you for all your help last year and in 2016.

Love & light,
Sierra Art Shop

[Former_Member]

My goal is to constantly add inventory
get my first sale
and have at least 50 sales by end 2016
get involved outside of etsy (social media etc..)

[Former_Member]

Loved the Young entrepreneur's story. My granddaughter wants to sell on Etsy but she is only 11 years old. Is she eligible at that age to open a store? If not, at what age are you able to open your own store?

[LunasLuxe]

I think this year I am going to try to do some shows. I moved away from them in the past because they didn't pan out but I think it's time to try again

[Jewelmoon]

Number one: Cleaning out my studio!!
Number two: Finishing coat PDF file for niece
Number three: Keep collecting as I SELL
Number four: Sell more
Number five: Cleaning out my studio

Number six: Go to the Bahamas

[GLStudios]

My goals this year are exciting to me. i've had this etsy shop open in the past just selling a bit of artwork that i was making at the time. After a couple year break. I've relaunched with a branded style of art i have love loved loved for years... i'm so ready to take on a business with it. i feel i can real make it, because the response as been wonderful and welcoming and i LOVE making it.

So my goals.... more products in my Etsy shop with my illustrations, , sketch or paint everyday and share it to help me stay motivated and improve as well as explore, get my products into more stores and there is a few that i really would be thrilled to work with, pursue licensing my artwork, try my hand at the pottery wheel, Big Goals but they excited me just thinking about it.

[TwinMamasCreations]

I had to take last year off from craft shows due to being on bed rest with my pregnancy so I'm hoping to get back into doing shows again this year.

I would like to actually turn a profit this year so I'm keeping track of my spending and earning.

To do more marketing so I can sell more

[LittleVintageCharmCo]

My goal is to get organised and structure my Etsy day to day work, as with a little concentrated hard work, my shop has started to show promise now. I'm enjoying sourcing, listing and selling and I am determined to grow my business. Watch this space!!
Good luck everyone!
Jill x

[modestly]

I don't give myself goals really, but this year I have -to spruce up my shop. So I am redoing my listings - a painfully tedious but necessary task. And it starts today with me redoing the photo listings. Here is a picture of my new page one - this one is more cohesive , using a common background. Before I do all the other listings , can I have some feed back please? I have compared this against my page 2 which hasn't yet been touched.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/modestly
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/modestly?page=2

[LaptopStand]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/264224647/laptop-stand-laptop-table-wood-lap-tray?ref=shop_home_active_...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/264196750/laptop-table-mops-computer-riser-work?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/264155736/computer-desk-ipad-stand-laptop-stand?ref=shop_home_active_3
https://www.etsy.com/listing/264056371/coffee-table-hearts-work-table-computer?ref=shop_home_active_...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/264093647/computer-riser-coffee-table-work-table?ref=shop_home_active_5

[Former_Member]

I am due to start Maternity leave from the day job in a few weeks time, and I don't want to go back! hehe. My goal is to work hard at my business during maternity leave, embracing Etsy as much as possible, and making it enough to be my only income! x

[LyonGlassArts]

Oh 2016, what's in store for me??!
My number one goal is to increase my sales and visibility (isn't that everyone's goal though??). Number two -increase my inventory to 100 items. I also want to be more active in the etsy community...supporting other shops and drawing on the knowledge of successful shop owners. If anyone wants to take a peek at my shop and message me any advice/constructive criticism, I would so greatly appreciate it!!! ❤
www.etsy.com/SimplyLyon

[MessyFacebibs]

my goal for 2016 is to receive a weekly deposit of $100+. I am trying to network on social media daily to spread the word about my bibs as well as revamping pictures and the look of my shop (please hop over and have a look around) . If anyone has any ideas or advice feel free to contact me.

thanks in advance I am always willing to learn

[VivaTerraVintage]

To create a social media strategy.

[stupidcats]

Hi everyone!

My main plans are:

- Join Patreon
- Expand my product line
- Try to complete one new picture each month (so one new print per month to add to my shop)
- Experiment with linocutting/woodcutting/screenprinting with a view to being able to add hand pulled prints (or cards) to my product range

...and we'll see how that goes!

Good luck everyone with your goals and new ventures!

[EmbellishedCharms]

I just posted my 100th item on Etsy. That is a milestone for me. My goal is to have 200+ items in my shop by this time next year. I also plan to learn new techniques to make jewelry. I plan to go to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show next year, also.

[Former_Member]

I recently launched my Etsy shop and it is still a work in progress. I have not sold any items thus far but am looking forward to it when the time comes! My goal for this year is to spend my time doing what I love...creating, writing, and living!
-As far as my goals specifically for Etsy...I am definitely wanting to sell, create, and sell some more!

[Former_Member]

Happy new year everyone! I am looking forward to 2016 and all the things I hope it will bring for my shop. My goal is to add more product to my hand painted and Vintage areas. Like many of you I hope for more sales and new customers to my shop.
Good luck everyone.
Cyndi

[SarahEGillis]

Hello! I just recently opened up a shop, I make mainly paper quilled cards. I am continualy adding more stock and hoping to get my shop noticed and items out there!

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MaritimeHandcrafts

Check it out I would appreciate any favourites to my shop or any advice you can give. (I will favourite back)
Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Turn my everyday hobby into something I can share with families all over the USA & branch out to other regions/countries from there...here to making money doing things we love!

[Former_Member]

Well just opened my shop. So goals for 2016 would be to make first sale within a month and from their build a shop that generate a living income!

Here goes... wish me luck! All tips, feedback and constructive criticism welcome...

[apaperaffaire]

My goal for this year is beat revenue and orders from last year. Good luck to all! I hope everyone reaches his/her goals!!

[Former_Member]

Last year was my first year on Etsy actually selling. (I had opened a shop in 2011 but never listed items till 2015) It was quite a learning experience - learning how to take better pictures, SEO's, tags, shipping profiles, etc.

This year I have concrete goals for my business as I grow :)
1. Obtain Accounting software - purchase and input all information so I can better track my profits/expenses
2. Change ownership from sole proprietor to LLC
3. Grow sales by 25%
4. Commitment to more marketing :)

[ArgoDZines]

I've recently adopted the BuJo method of keeping track of my goals and manage my time more efficiently. For whatever reason, it seems to work for me. It's taken me a few weeks to get into a groove and it's evolving, but my goal is to work smarter in 2016. I'm taking it one quarter at a time as I introduce new habits and get them nice and solid. For me, it's about being realistic with my time and concentrate on what I can do differently as opposed to constantly comparing myself to others. :) Posting to my teams regularly is one of those goals so today is where I change putting a sad face on my log to putting a smiley face for posting this!! Contributing!!!!

[Former_Member]

GOALS!! Well...I'd have to say to set out on as many artistic endeavors as possible!