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History Information (in reverse order)
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2012
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Most of this years shows have been booked, still a few weekends we have NO shows
Mike and Rose will be trying not to be in different venues on the same day this year
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2011
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That was another good year, considering there was no money around, we did very well, but other crafters found it very difficult, we were less than £100 short of last years best ever year, some of our shows this year were outstanding, meaning some time we were continously chasing, or out of stock of popular items for a couple of weeks, we need to rethink again for 2012!
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2010
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Well what a year that was! again it was our best ever year and what a busy year it was at times.
8 months of the year were our best ever months, and some times we were constantly chasing our
stock and orders. Working with just recycled wood seems to work very well!
We need to reconsider for 2011 what we make, display, and how many shows we book.
There are certain venues that we will not split up next year and also some venues we will drop!!
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2009
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This year was much better than we anticipated, in fact it was my best ever year!
We booked extra shows at new venues, to cover the credit crunch, some of those were poor
others were very good, and we hope that we get invited again to some of them! PLEASE.
Our best venue in 2008 we did not get invited this year, so are not planning it for 2010.
Another very good year end so that means the start of next year will be catching up with all
the items sold in November and December, so perhaps its good that we have no shows in January
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2008
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Concentrated on Just WoodWorks this year, in fact it took me 2 months to catch up all
the end of year sales, Another poor start to the year. Rain and flooding also caused problems
again this year 1 outdoor show was cancelled, and 2 were very poor, having said that 1 outdoor
show was so hot that also created problems. Sales from April onwards was good, leading to the
best ever year, some of that was due to the bookmarks that we started selling from June.
If fact considering there was supposed to be no money around we did very well!
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2007
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Poor start to the year. Decided to cancel all adverts and rely on show business only.
In fact the first 6 months were poor, than because of the floods in July,
lots of shows cancelled. meaning a very poor July and August. However the last 4 months
were extremely good, leading me to finish my part time work, and concentrate on getting
things ready for the shows, in fact the last 4 months trippled the first 8 months Sales!!
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2006
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After a poor start to the year, December was my best ever month in 10 years and made the year reasonable, the shows are now planned and booked for 2007, should I carry on with my part time work or concentrate on the business? What will pay the Mortgage?
In August I had a show cancelled so me and Rose got married, Rose was one of my regular customers, who invited me out so who says craft shows don't work!
In May I had my first advert in the local newspaper, no orders what a waste
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2005
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Sales slightly lower than last year but still OK, this year also displayed at the local craft and Farmers market each week/month.
January Arranged for an advert in the yellow Pages
I only had 8 spare Saturdays and most of them were in January and February
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2004
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This year say the same sales as last year except for £35, not bad for another year, July saw the first month where I made £1000 in craft sales alone why can't they all be like this?
Only one outlet now (my third) on a percentage basis.
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2003
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The best Sales in any of the 10 years, my name is know, shows are now running well and things are ticking over nicely.
I now have my good at 2 outlets, 1 just taking a percentage and the other with a fixed payment and my appearance twice each month.
March I became a committee member of my craft guild
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2002
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Sales are still going up in fact double last year, shows are going well, especially with my craft guild, and other regular shows, local part time work is still paying the bills, and is consistant.
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2001
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Sales this year are over 200% higher than last year.
December saw the next decision in my plan, when I finished my part time work with the cookery company, after 3 months away from home, 200 working days and 60 show days, something had to give.
August did my first show with Craft in Action at Upton Memorial Hall and 6 further shows this year!
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2000
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Sales are still well below par, part time business is OK. Will try one more year and then pack it in.
Main business was again at the scout hut, but some charity shows, started to get more frequent.
February Saw the bank manager to discuss buying and setting up a shop in Tewkesbury and living in the flat above, ruled out as to expensive!
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1999
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Sales is very poor ie: lower than last year but part time work is paying the bills!
Main business is got from displaying my goods at a table sale in the local scout hut on Wednesdays and Saturdays, sales are poor but need to get my name and goods known.
Web page registered and set up a basic webpage.
March. A Big mistake was made when a local business wanted to act as an agent for my goods, supplied a small selection, only two orders got, and goods were not returned until 2002!
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1998
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First full year now over (Sales were poor) and without the part time work I would have given up, but have set my self one more year. Business is not as easy as I thought and all my savings have now been used!. Took some part time work throughout the year with Six different companies! such as delivering Yellow Pages to computer typing, telesales and cleaning work.
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1997
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Sales for the first 6 months were poor and mainly to friends
August to December. After having a week away walking and thinking about what I am going to do. Started to get some woodwork stock ready, for some craft shows but had difficulty in getting invited to or finding out where craft shows were, and what was involved.
July 23rd saw my last day of full time employment.
June I have had enough with my job and handed my notice in
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