I'm ok with this as well - there are good opportunities for exposure and marketing of your shop everywhere. You have to realize that if you have a shop, you are now a business owner. People are going to contact you for a variety of reasons. I think that some of the people approaching me - obviously trying to make money as well or get free items, may have a way to truly help my shop. They are not all going to be good and I say no to most requests, but once in awhile, I think - "hey, they might be on to something here that will benefit me". I have a cousin that owns an actual business - weddings/events... she gets calls/visits ALL the time from people who want to HELP her with new products, supplies, marketing... you name it!... most she turns down, some she works with - as a business owner, you are going to encounter these requests. If she let all those people annoy her or even upset her - she wouldn't end up with the best customer service and attitude..... I wouldn't be so quick to turn them all down.... Heartsy may be something we are seeking... but they are benefiting from our hard work and in return, we get more exposure. It's a trade off. I'd certainly be cautious with who I decide to work with but we are all here because we want to sell our items and make money, right? :) .... what's wrong with another person who has a unique service to offer, to want to make money?? or get something for that service? :) There are a lot of people getting VERY creative out there who are trying to make money - what do you think Heartsy is, or Crafy Attic, QU.... ETSY even !!! :) lol They've just expanded and perfected their ideas.... some of these girls trying to promote your items could be on to something... and end up as big business some day - who knows. But I certainly would not be offended at the request. You don't have to take your time to respond if it is not for you.
