This is another OpEd.
I have just returned from my first major show. As you can tell from the title, I only had one sale. Does that mean it was a failure? I spent a lot of money getting ready for this show, not to mention heartache and frazzled hair and wits. And with only one sale, this means I lost money. (Kinda feels like I am complaining don’t it. 
) And the point of any business, no matter how much fun it is creating the products, is to make money. The very least of which so that I can make more pretty things for people to drool over. However, I did get validation. I got a lot of compliments on my jewelry. It is always gratifying to hear such words of praise. And, I got more names for my mailing list. (Now, I just have to actually send out e-mails.)
Now, what’s the learning experience.
- I have learned that no matter how much time you give yourself, you will always be rushing to get the little things done.
- Being kind and curtious is always a good thing.
- A bigger table is better, especially when you have a whole lot of merchandise to show. Crowding your work together doesn’t do them justice.
- Having lists are important for keeping organized. (Headless chickens are never an attractive site.)
- Always apologize to those who help you along the way.
- Love your work no matter what
Well, I think that’s all for now. I am tired, but I can’t sleep. Now that’s quite a predicament.
