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handmadeseller.com — FREE SAMPLE
by Annya “Annie” White-Brown
NATURALANNE ESSENTIALS
When you run your own business, you generally have about twenty different things floating around your head at all times. You lose sleep, zone out of conversations, and often feel ungrounded. It’s completely overwhelming when there are so many tasks competing for your time and you have no idea where to start. In this, checklists are my savior. They make the world right again. Once I get everything out of my head and onto paper, I can relax and finally SEE what needs to be done and in what order.
There are so many wonderful opportunities to get your name out there with local shows and markets. We had the honor of being invited to two local markets this past year, The Wellness Market (@thewellnessmrkt) in Toronto and The Winter Timeout (@kalandraroachevents) at The Roseau Muskoka Resort and Spa. Becoming a vendor is not only the best way to network, but also to meet people (just like you) who are going through the exact same struggles. It can feel very lonely at times when you are putting in so much energy, time, and love into your passion, but don’t have anyone who truly understands your stress. This is one more support group to add to your list. Everyone is in this together and devoted to helping each other out. It is a beautiful community to become a part of.
Checklists are your best friend.
Get involved.