What are your goals for 2016?

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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?

[nloiscrafts]

Actually quite of a lot of goals to be completed in 2016 though it's almost over.

I am now full time running my etsy shop which just started, there are tons of things to accomplish, but I hope I can do step by step, before the end of the year, I need to link up all social media network and optimizing my shop and listings.

Right now, I have only uploaded one third of my items, there's still a long way to go and also thinking creative ideas to work on new items.

Wishing everyone success and live a happy life!!!

[Former_Member]

I just launched my printable art shop three days ago; we sell all things food and french related printables. So I'm really looking to get my first sale, hopefully in the next few days :-)

[Somniant]

My goal is to hit 10 sales (only 2 more) and 1000 shop admires! :))

[GLStudios]

My goals before the end of 2016 is to launch my new website THIS thursday and list all my other products and add new ones weekly for next several weeks. Whoo... I can do this!

[MarzycardsUK]

2016 Send something unique and wonderful to my Customers!
2017 Cover 90%+ of countries (in stats map views).

[ErisMetalArt]

I'm a newbie. I uploaded my shop 2 months ago so for the remainder of 2016, my two main goals are:

1) Hit 10 sales
2) Get as many 5-star reviews as possible

Is that reasonable?

[CircusOfCelebrations]

Eri,
Your metal work is beautiful. Those are great goals. I strive every day to be unique, high quality, and provide 5 star service and products. It has helped me to be what I consider successful. Remember not to focus on making sales for the sake of sales, because it can lead to sacrificing your special style that you have. I fell into that trap a while back, and I only ended up with items I wasn't happy to sell, and inventory that wasn't unique and I couldn't sell. (I tried adding some supplies to my shop). Keep your focus on what is obviously your talent, your very good taste and unique style. And then put energy into looking at what items and tags/ titles do bring traffic to your shop, the SEO stuff.
Good Luck!
Cindy

[ItsyBitsyScissors]

Hello,

I just opened my art shop! My goal is to have one of my art pieces go to a lovely home for the holidays. :) Thank you Cindy for the advice---I will keep those points in mind--keeping the focus on creating pieces I love. :) Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!

Best,
Christina Record
Paper-Cut Illustrator. Math Teacher. Make-Believer.

[nloiscrafts]

Hi everyone....we are new to Etsy, couple months of hardwork uploading our items seems a long long time and we have had about 1/3 of our items listed, but we have learnt a lot and we just have to keep working harder and hope that more people will enjoy shopping with us.

Wishing everyone here a great success!

[Former_Member]

I'd love to get better at marketing this year, and to create more listings

[JudysLittleShop]

My sales are down this year from last, but I hope to make at least one more sale in 2016, which would give my shop a total of 200 since it opened.

[Pincapallina]

for 2017 ... my goal is to sell 50 000 per month I see why not? LOL :_D

[AmyNealArtStudio]

I'd like to work on different/better methods of photographing my art...Hopefully boosting sales!

[PrintedWoodPhoto]

Hello,

We want to be a successful seller and we wish it to EVERYBODY : DDD
Happy new year!

[DamianMilesJeweller]

Next years' goals for me are;

Reaching 200 listings
Making 100 sales/year (optimistic as I've just reached that since open)
Re-arranging the workshop
New packaging
New packing area
Adding some exciting new ranges (already working on it)

Good luck to you all with your plans!

[RebeccaWiseStudio]

My goals are:

- To go to craft markets / fairs
- to create new products
- Focus more on networking and having a schedule

:)

[Splendorwood]

Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate in the coming weeks, I hope your holidays are filled with peace, prosperity, and love. Happy holidays!

[AlberichDesign]

well this would be almost my 1st full year in Etsy. I would like to have sold 10-15 items, I've got 6 sold already ^^

[Former_Member]

www.etsy.com/listing/484959502/orange-gota
www.etsy.com/listing/484543436/red-lace-
www.etsy.com/listing/484960772/designer-sari-

[Former_Member]

www.etsy.com/listing/476136758/2-inch-wide-green-bor
www.etsy.com/listing/486740123/green-lace-and-trim-zar
www.etsy.com/listing/486733191/red-velvet-trim-lace-handma

[HeideAndO]

you guys do not let have a dream, while everything was pretty good until October, Etsy made the changes and now we are just looking around to find an answer in the forums how to fix the low sales problem..

[UpcyclersLab]

Hi everyone :-) I know we are at the absolute end of 2016, but I am new to Etsy and thought it would be a good way to start off. My goal till the end of 2016 is to get my first sale on Etsy.

I hope everyone has had a great year and is looking forward to the new year :-)
If anyone has any tips for me as a new seller do let me know. Thanks!

[Former_Member]

I just opend my jewelry shop yesterday. My goal is to hit 10 sales on Etsy until the end of 2016!

[Former_Member]

my goals are to add more items to my shop and be more creative and authentic with my approach with promoting my shop.

[IvaDecorStudio]

Hi guys my 2016 goal is sell my first design. And ship worlwide :)
I know this is very hard but this is my turn and dont have any chances.

Good Luck for you and me