The biggest challenge i find with being an artist is others taking what you do seriously. you dont have a REAL job, you arent serious. All are simply worldly statements which challenge your creative God given mind. It is hard on the ego to constantly be questioned, maligned and challenged. So its important to remember who you are and stay around supportive individuals who will not shipwreck your dreams.
The preplanning of having your business is just important as the doing. In fact if you plan ahead of time, MUCH of the distractions, drama and unforseen madness can be avoided. Somethings will inevitably come up but being prepared helps you navigate disaster without losing your mind.
Biz tip for the day.
Be prepared for increase. I sometimes get annoyed, yes annoyed when i see a GREAT advertisement for a product on a blog, but it leads to a shoddy website or etsy. I suppose i should be more gracious, however it makes me feel cheated. I thought i would see the same quality through only to find out you are a one hit wonder. One thing vera bradley said was to remember to keep ALL of your products as professional as possible, in the beginning. Even if you are operating out of a garage, dont let your clients know it. You will gain more loyalty in the process.
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