Ask a wise owl: starting a new year with 3 tips that can help your handmade business grow

It's a new year and a new beginning! As much as it is important to look back and write down what worked and what didn't last year (you already did it, right?!), it's the beginning of a new year and that means it's a clean start.

What would you like to achieve this year? 

Being more organised and spend less time online are on my list for sure. That's is why number one on my list today is a tool that will assist in managing my Twitter and Facebook accounts. 

Thus, the 3 tips for this week are:

1. Schedule everything! That is where TweetDeck is a must have for us, creatives. It helps to save time so we can spend more time making but still be in touch with our lovely customers. 

2.  Start a blog this year! Blog is a perfect way, in my opinion, to share your story and record your creative journey. Set up a simple blogging routine that suits your needs and time availability and start writing!
I love allocating approximate topics to each day of the week as a guideline but I do shake it up a little every now and then, just to keep it interesting! 

Monday - what inspire me recently
Tuesday - giveaway/business tips/what I am making for my home or myself
Wednesday - wordless post, sharing a beautiful picture
Thursday - creative space/new collection release
Friday - guest posts/sponsors love/DIYs/Plushka's Makery update
Saturday - crafternoon, what I made that day
Sunday - fabric stash

This is my approximate topics that I know I can lean on when I am busy or have too much to blog about (which happens often). I also just opened an Instagram account and looking forward posting my monthly round-ups, it's going to be fun! 

***Have a read - 5 Things To Do Before You Launch Your blog by Sarah Von Bargen.

3. Keep you records in order! This is one of my goals this year too. I am determined to keep paperwork tidy, know exactly what sells during the months and have a spreadsheet that tells a story. As I am trying to give my computer a break this year so I have a notebook where I write what is sold every day, enquiries and other notes. 

Off you go, make positive changes for your business to watch it grow! 

Do you have questions for a wise owl? She would love to answer them.