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Vend Raleigh Changed Me. Then I Changed It!

Exciting News for Vend Raleigh Mompreneurs with Online and Brick and Mortar Retail Shops In the beginning… When I started my business several years ago I didn’t know where to start because, after all, I never set out to be a business owner.  I had 1000 questions but didn’t think that I knew anyone that had the answers I was …

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Etsy Terminology – Orders vs. Sales – Etsy Blog Series

You see ‘Sales’ listed on your shop page and ‘Orders’ listed in your Stats.  So what are they and why do these numbers matter to you? Orders: Each time a customer submits an order to you.  (This is what we live for!  Our phone goes ‘Cha-ching’ and we rush to see what was purchased)! Sales:  It counts each individual item …

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Behind the Scenes with Etsy Shop Katiebug Bows

I sold my first hair bow in April, 2010 but I didn’t start making bows with the intention of creating a business. After my daughter, Katie, was born I was drawn to the boutique stores looking the beautiful smocked outfits that are a staple for Southern girls.  I loved everything about them EXCEPT the price tag!  And you can’t put …