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How do moms do it!
Replied Mar. 11, 2008
Do You own a Business that sells gifts online?
Replied Nov. 13, 2007
Zen Creations's Groups
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Jewelry Artisans
8 members
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MomPreneurs United
31 members
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Women Artists
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Handmade Goods
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- What is your name?
- Zen Creations (Heather)
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Zen Creations
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I've always wanted to have my own jewelry business. I started Zen Creations a little over 2 years ago and I have been working on growing my business ever since.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Mercersburg, PA
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.zencreations04.etsy.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- 2 1/2 years.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- $1K-$10K
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- Handcrafted freshwater pearl, crystal, gemstone, glass, sterling and fine silver jewelry.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- Credit cards, personal savings, friends and family
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Money and getting the word out about my business.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Start slowly, and promote, promote, promote!
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Not taking enough custom orders in the beginning. Not knowing how to promote my business.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Passing on offers that would have gotten me great exposure initially, but would have ended up ruining my business in a very short time.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- zencreations04@yahoo.com
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Anniversary Sale!
From 12am to 11pm EST I will be offering 15% off all regular priced items in my shop . To get your discount, enter this code in the Message to Seller box when purchasing: 3ND YEAR . Complete your order, but Do not use the payment link Etsy provides. I will send you an invoice with the discount applied to your total.
Don't forget: etsy has a shopping cart function, making shopping on Ets… Continue
Posted on June 17, 2008 at 10:34am —
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Posted on April 21, 2008 at 9:44am — 1 Comment
Moving, settling in...
Moving between Christmas and New Years, crazy, right? Yes and no. While it was kind of nuts to pack up Christmas gifts 2 days after getting them, it was nice for my family to be in our own space again. We had been living with family for almost 2 years now, while we sold our house in the Philly, Pa area and looked for a house here. The end result was a very well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 fireplace ranch style house, with a full basement, deck, large yard in cute little neighborhood. We're litt
… ContinuePosted on January 23, 2008 at 10:54am — 1 Comment
Cyber Monday Sale!
Cyber Monday Sale @ Zen Creations!
Today, November 26th, 2007
http://www.zencreations04.etsy.com
All regular priced items are 15% off*
FREE shipping (within the US) on all orders of $50 +*
Just enter the code CYBER26 in the message to seller box when purchasing. Do not use the payment link provided. A revised invoice will be emailed to you with the discount(s) applied.
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 6:55am —
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Beautiful jewelry! Are most of your sales from networking, advertising, referrals, tradeshows, internet? Just curious to see if there's any advice I can pass on from my own marketing experience. I used to sell my products online, but didn't have success with it for various reasons, but I have a friend who does well with her online store.
Leisa
I would like to invite you to my network of friends and professionals. I own and operate a specialty gift shop in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. I am interested in networking with other professional women.
Patricia Twitchell
The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek
www.justbearsandstuff.com