Goals for 2013

[Former_Member]

Lets start taking about what our goals are for next year. Never too early to start getting organized :)

[dorsetclothing]

Good idea, Mori! I'm still pondering these, I don't think I'll be able to give them proper thought until after xmas.

[ColourscapePrints]

Oh don't start that :P

We'll get back to you, first, to enjoy Christmas!

[SilverhillCreative]

I've actually already thought about this. I have huge goals for 2013!

1. Get a web site
2. Get my hats in bricks & mortar stores (wholesale preferably)
3. Design some bridal hats/veils/headpieces.
4. I forget what the fourth one was. Oops!

[Former_Member]

Want to improve my photos on my page.

Want to update my listings to be more detailed in options available.

Complete some sweaters and post new listings for new items.

Find time to make a light box for better photos.

[littlechampart]

I typed my goals out on my phone the other night when I couldn't sleep. At least I felt productive!

1. Have 100 sales in 2013
2. Try at least 5 new items in the shop
3. Make seasonal items in plenty of time
4. Get items to come up on first page of search results - tweak tags/keywords/titles as needed
5. Look into craft fairs 2nd half of the year
6. Promote off Etsy as much as possible (on my personal facebook and blog, for starters)

I really want to take sewing from a hobby to a part time job. I'm confident that eventually I can get to that level. I'm also realistic that it might take years to get there! ;)

[Former_Member]

I'm looking at another business expansion phase sometime in 2013. But I've got to look at the financials first to see just how its going to fit.

[Former_Member]

1. Either get my ISP to improve the satellite position or switch providers. (Wind scares it).
2. Build inventory/become Queen of the Daily Listing Challenge
3. Improve my Space (remove clutter)
4. New Printer
5. Check into craft fairs
6. Consider and start planning for second store

[KelleenKreations]

Haven't thought much about my goals for next year yet but here are a few that I just thought of.

1- expanded my children's clothing to include boys.
2- Be ready for the holiday rush, by getting ready a few months early
3- Try to make at least 100 sales by christmas.

[Former_Member]

I hope that 2013 will be awesome for all of us! Here are my goals to help make it so for me :)
1 - At least one new costume item per month.
2 - 300 listings. I would like to have that fairly evenly split if possible between custom listings, ready to go items and supplies
3 - to keep up with the financial books. My goal is that at the end of every month to go over that month's profit/loss and make sure I have everything ready for next tax season (not looking forward to this one!)
4 - more promotion
5 - at least 2 in person shows. I have one at the end of January, so at least one more. This is hard for me, as I do not own a large vehicle or a tent any longer and both are requirements to being able to schlep my stuff to Renaissance Faires
6 - My hope is to hit 1500 Etsy sales by the end of next year. I started this year at just over 300 and am *so* close to 800 so I think it's doable, I just need to keep up on all the other things on my list! :D

I have others, like getting a website back up again, but I may also be going back to school, so I am trying to be realistic as well as doing stretch goals :)

[Former_Member]

Make collateral/Start Advertising
Get featured on a blog
Update my blog more frequently
Start up my other store
Do the "Etsy" craft market in my town that runs every weekend
Figure out Facebook and Twitter to connect to my account
More Views
Work on Relevancy
Sell at least 10 items a month

[Former_Member]

I have ambitious goals for 2013 as I have decided this will be the year I either "make it or break it".

1. Get up to 1000 sales (i'm just under 430 now so I don't think thats impossible)
2. Work on SEO and Relevancy
3. Keep my blog updated and add some tutorials and other "sticky" content
4. Add new product lines, eliminate the ones that don't sell, and expand the ones that do
5. Get featured on two blogs
6. Get my work into some local boutiques
7. Expand my Facebook and Twitter following to include more non-etsians (as in other shop owners)
8. Earn enough revenue to pay at least 1/4 ofthe household bills every month

[ThoughtfulRoseSupply]

I have a number of goals for 2013, but one in particular that I'm mulling over today is the idea of selling more locally. I'm in the Houston area, but most of my sales go to the east and west coasts and the upper midwest. I'd love to see an increase in local sales. This might mean targeted advertising, or it might mean selling at farmers' markets or brick and mortar shops.

[Former_Member]

I've just recently started thinking about what to do with my Etsy shop, wether it's worth it or not. I decided it's worth it.
I've therefore decided I should give it a fair chance during two months at least. During January and February I hope to achieve the following:

- Reach 100 listings.
- Sell at least one item during January and one during February.
- Don't list for more than $15 if I don't get it back in sales by February, try to find other ways to get sales.
- Focus on new items and promote more on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Use up certain marked materials at home before buying anything new.
- Have fun and enjoy the process.
- Be more active in teams.

[Former_Member]

1. Definitely want to expand my realm of pop culture art beyond 50s nostalgia.
2. Start producing my own art work and put up in my shop.
3. Want to get a monthly art show going that is connected to my shop and local artists here in so cal.
4. continue promoting fellow team mates and putting more effort into the teams I've started.
5. Get my work featured in blogs and hopefully something as major as Apartmenttherapy.com

[PrettyPictureGiftsCo]

For 2013....
1. Make contacts for more wholesale orders.
2. Sign up for one wholesale show.
3. Open a third Etsy store (I do graphic work and would like to sell logos, branding, etsy banners etc)
4. Post more items in my favorite store [swansonglassdesign]

[Former_Member]

For 2013 for MKissaCreations

Get a proper business license
Open a business only bank account
Sell at at least one show
Post a new item every day in January
Reach up to 100 listings
Get business cards for the flower/wedding aspect of my store
Bring sample bouquets to local wedding dress shops

My shop has been open for a full year, but for a majority of that year it hasn't had much in it. The second half of the year for me was really a trial to see if there was any interest in my items... and there is! So now my goals are really focused on QUITTING MY DAY JOB!! :)

Happy New Year Everyone! Best of luck with your goals!

[Former_Member]

Well as always I want to be the best in the world at what I do!

1) get my shop listings up to 150
2) sell 50 posters a week
3) get better at pitching to blogs and web sites
4) stay on top of the hottest trends and tags

[ApronFreeCooking]

Thanks Mori for giving us a place to post our goals. I've marked this thread so I can come back and check on myself.

I have three main goals for ApronFreeCooking
1. Continue to add products. Vintage cookbooks are the best sellers, so I need to do some scouting trips and expand that offering.
2. Promote daily. I'm using my blog, Facebook and personal contacts. Am considering Pinterest as an additional promotional avenue.
3. Add international shipping and open the doors for the world of customers outside the US.

I've also opened a 2nd store: Noel'sVintageBooks. The goals for that store are basic.
1. Increase product listings, at least one per day through January. Then continue expanding the listings.
2. Promote - get the word out, nobody knows about it yet since I just opened this store.
3. Have views increase month over month, so the sales will start.

2013 is going to be a busy and successful year!

[SweetSambolina]

1. Make/List more new items.

2. Make/List Seasonal items in a more timely manner- for all the upcoming holidays/events.

3. Keep up with current trends better.

4. Double my sales from this year- which should be achievable, especially if I fulfill the first 3 goals

[Former_Member]

My sole goal for 2013 is: quit my day job!

[PlainJBodyandHome]

^^^^^^

Ditto! (although, I'm not sure it is going to be possible yet) :)

[Former_Member]

Lol! I'm not sure if it's possible yet either, but F it, let's try!!!!

[PlainJBodyandHome]

Nothing wrong with trying!!! :)

[ByFreddismom]

For 2013......

Reach 1000 sales, I'm up to 618 now so it seems possible.
Expand my handbag selection
Expand my bath and body selection
Obtain and keep a listing total of at least 200 items
Do more craft shows for the Christmas Holiday Season in 2013
&
DESTASH! DESTASH! DESTASH!