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Do You own a Business that sells gifts online?
Replied Nov. 27, 2007
Do You own a Business that sells gifts online?
Replied Nov. 27, 2007
Do You own a Business that sells gifts online?
Replied Nov. 18, 2007
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- What is your name?
- Joanne
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Greyt Inspirations & The GlassHound
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- My dogs were my inspiration for Greyt Inspirations.
The GlassHound was part of Greyt Inspirations but I recently separated the 2 businesses.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- online
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.greytinspirations.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- Greyt Inspirations: It has been 5 wonderful years.
The GlassHound : only a few months, however the stained glass art was a part of Greyt Inspirations for many years.
Greyt Inspirations Blog : quite awhile.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- I choose not to disclose
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- Greyt Inspirations: I design, create and sell martingale dog collars & leashes - specializing in embroidered and personalized. I also sell embroidered clothing for people.
There are also a growing list of pet articles, pet stories and pet first aid advise.
The GlassHound is our stained glass art and fused glass art.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- personal savings
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- marketing and finding customers. Being new to the business world, I have/had alot to learn.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- If you love what you are doing or plan to do, go for it! You'll never be happier...but keep in mind that it takes time to grow a business.
i have found reliability and word-of-mouth to be the best for getting and keeping customers.
For online stores, lots of traffic does not equate to lots of sales.
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Trying too many things to make the business grow faster and not concentrating on the main purpose of my business.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Joining forums, blogs, social networking, researching and learning marketing and SEO techniques, and placing articles on my website.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- joanne@greytinspirations.com
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New Pictures Added
While searching for pictures for another purpose, I came across some gorgeous pictures of our greyhounds that I hadn't seen in awhile. I have added these pictures to the Photo gallery.
I have also added two new stained glass art pieces that my husband recently finished. He does such a great job and is very talented.
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 4:40pm —
Disappointed
I was all set to enter the contest that Kimberly posted on the main page, was all excited about the prospect, and then noticed that it is not open to Canadian - another contest that I can't enter. It is so dissapointing to always see these great contests that we Canadians can't enter.
I wish the best of luck to anyone who chooses to enter this great contest. I hope it helps your dream come true...
Joanne
Posted on September 22, 2007 at 5:34am —
Business Barter Lounge
Cinnamon came up with a fantastic idea today. She created a Business Barter Lounge in Forums just for us at MWOB.
A place where we can exchange services or products for only the cost of the exchange. I have done this with other people before and it works extremely well.
Check the new "lounge" out and join it - in Forums.
Posted on September 14, 2007 at 4:03pm —
Etsy - Finally Registered and Selling
I finally got registered and some items for sale on Etsy. What a great website!
I was having some problems with my email and didn't know it until a friend mentioned she had sent me some emails but I never received them. Now that that has all been fixed and working again, I managed to get everything set for Etsy.
There are some really nice things for sale there but I have to keep myself from shopping as I am saving up for our Greyt Inspirations expansion.
Posted on September 13, 2007 at 4:38pm —
Quiet...
We started off very active but it has slowed down considerably. We need acitivity!
I have had quite the week already. On Saturday, I got an email from my friend in Jacksonville, to let us know that our youngest pre-adopted greyhound played too hard one day and broke his knee. He had surgery yesterday to repair the knee and is in a cast for the next 2 weeks. They think, because he is so young (5 months old) that he will recover completely with no lasting effects.
On the same week
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Diana
I just launched my site yesterday! Feel free to check it out at www.agnesavery.com
Happy New Year!
Brooke
Do you have a website? I have a friend that is getting a puppy in a few weeks and I would like to buy her a gift.
I wish you the best with your business.
Great stuff. I have a friend that started a site called myposhpups.com She isnt doing much with it though. Good luck!
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