October Update

Hi all

 

Well it’s that time of the month again, although there isn’t much to report to be fair.

 

Apparently trying to wing my abilities isn’t working at present in finding a job. Had applied for an admin-y type job but no success. I’m pretty sure that people look at your qualifications (which mine are kind of all health related due to original plans for a career) and they’re not interested in hearing what experience that you have that you could bring to the job. Seen another job the other day so going to have a bash at that. According to my mum, it’s below me but I think that it would be good start if I get it, to give me some retail experience and dealing with the public and get my confidence back up. Then I could always hope that the world will be my oyster!

 

Our site (Handmade by M & V) has been up and running for the past month, and, whilst it’s so far not generated any sales, we are getting the visitors. We had over 600 unique visitors to the site in it’s first month, which I’m happy with. And we’ve had plenty of feedback from people saying that they’re impressed with the site, so hopefully this will lead to future sales. In attempt to see if we can’t drive more sales, we’ve also taken up a Folksy shop (that you can visit here) to showcase some of the items. Again, in the short time we’ve been there, we’ve had a number of views on the items, which in my mind is a good thing. Really need a job that Monday to Friday and then have the weekends free to attend craft fairs etc.

 

Looking forward to the end of the month as the Hobbycraft event is back in Glasgow at the SECC. It’s a year since we went to the first event and now my mum and I try to go whenever they appear to go and look at what’s on offer.

 

I’ve also learned that I really need to keep a note of the competitions that I’ve entered so that when i get a call to tell me I’ve won something, that I know what they are actually talking about. Had that experience at the end of September with tickets for Clyde 1 Live…a competition I’d totally forgotten that I had entered (well, it had been a Sunday at work when I entered…that ‘s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!!)

 

Anyhoo, that’s all from me this month. Till next time!

 

Vhari x