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dawn27 · 06-17-2013, 09:44 AM

I am in need of suggestions from those of you who are already established designers or business minded people out there in getting my small in home business Bella Dawns Doggy Designs going.

I am trying to get my small doggy clothing business going but am off to a very slow start. I really love sewing, I'm pretty good at it. I have come up with a new design which I love and made a few up and posted on my Facebook (FB) page. Other than here and on FB I am unsure on how to go about getting noticed and getting some sales or orders. My page has been up for a one month and I have gotten little response to it. I have 40 "likes" which has helped spread the word plus I take every chance I get to spread the word through BDDD updates and sharing on two other FB pages but still I'm not sure how to go about getting orders. Maybe I am expecting too much too soon!

I've only gotten two orders and sold a few of the bandannas when I first started at my garage sale. I offer xxs - large in 2 separate dress designs and the bandannas. My size chart is available plus I have lots of fabric choices listed and I add a few more as my budget allows.

What do I do ? Do I continue spreading the word, tagging, posting on FB, Do I make clothes and post for sale, do I wait for orders and than show off my work when those are finished and hope for someone to recognize my work and places an order, or what ?

I fear that if I wait around for orders that I may never get going and I am worried that if I make premade clothes that they will not be the right fit for some or any dog and I will be stuck with them. I though about listing on eBay I know how to do that. Plus thought about doing Etsy which I am not at all familiar with so any though on that would be greatly appreciated.

What am I missing here ?
What do I need to do to get started?
What should I be donging and what should I not be doing?

Below is to link to my FB page for anyone who may be interested in looking. I welcome any structured criticism and would appreciate any feed back. Plus feel free to "LIKE" my page...

https://www.facebook.com/BellaDawnsDoggyDesigns

06-17-2013, 09:44 AM	#1
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	The Business end of Bella Dawns Doggy Designs / asking for feed back. I am in need of suggestions from those of you who are already established designers or business minded people out there in getting my small in home business Bella Dawns Doggy Designs going. I am trying to get my small doggy clothing business going but am off to a very slow start. I really love sewing, I'm pretty good at it. I have come up with a new design which I love and made a few up and posted on my Facebook (FB) page. Other than here and on FB I am unsure on how to go about getting noticed and getting some sales or orders. My page has been up for a one month and I have gotten little response to it. I have 40 "likes" which has helped spread the word plus I take every chance I get to spread the word through BDDD updates and sharing on two other FB pages but still I'm not sure how to go about getting orders. Maybe I am expecting too much too soon! I've only gotten two orders and sold a few of the bandannas when I first started at my garage sale. I offer xxs - large in 2 separate dress designs and the bandannas. My size chart is available plus I have lots of fabric choices listed and I add a few more as my budget allows. What do I do ? Do I continue spreading the word, tagging, posting on FB, Do I make clothes and post for sale, do I wait for orders and than show off my work when those are finished and hope for someone to recognize my work and places an order, or what ? I fear that if I wait around for orders that I may never get going and I am worried that if I make premade clothes that they will not be the right fit for some or any dog and I will be stuck with them. I though about listing on eBay I know how to do that. Plus thought about doing Etsy which I am not at all familiar with so any though on that would be greatly appreciated. What am I missing here ? What do I need to do to get started? What should I be donging and what should I not be doing? Below is to link to my FB page for anyone who may be interested in looking. I welcome any structured criticism and would appreciate any feed back. Plus feel free to "LIKE" my page... https://www.facebook.com/BellaDawnsDoggyDesigns __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs. Last edited by dawn27; 06-17-2013 at 09:45 AM.