Business Wish List!

Everyone has a wish list! I actually think wishlists are a great thing to have, it doesn't matter how long it takes you to acquire or do the things on your wish list as long as they happen!

Here are a few things on my business wish list!

1. DSLR camera! I'm not sure what model yet possibly a Cannon 600D. I think it would take both my blogging and social media to the next level! Not to mention the thrill of having a new toy to play with and I will of course use it for personal stuff too. 

I don't want to be a photographer at all, I just want to take high quality images for my business and myself and I have been hanging out with photographers to much so I have noticed my old point and shoot just doesn't cut it!

2. A new logo. I first got my logo almost 2 years ago the resolution is really bad so if I make it any bigger than thumbnail size it gets really blurry and again this just doesn't cut the mustard!

Also my business isn't what it was 2 years ago it has grown and evolved into something much bigger and better than I expected and it's time to reflect that! 

3. Kind of goes along with the new logo but I also want new branding material- business cards, brochures etc etc. It's time for a big overhaul and new look!

4. An assistant! This year particularly the latter half of the year I found myself feeling quite overwhelmed and in need of some help behind the scenes! 2014 I will be taking on someone to help with the financial stuff as that is what I find the most boring and it is something I really don't enjoy. I am also looking at taking on someone to help me with the website, uploading new products etc as again this is something I don't enjoy and it takes me away from the things I am good at! 

5. Advertising. So far I haven't really done much in the way of paid advertising I have really just let the business grow which is great but I think there is a wee bit more I could be doing in the way of advertising the website.

6. New products. 2013 saw me introduce heaps of new products including 2 really special new products which have been doing amazingly well. I hope to add to this next year!

7. A new phone! I really don't need the latest gadgets but I would really like to upgrade the phone I brought 3 years ago for $100. Nothing too flash I just want one with a decent camera for taking cool Instagram pics!

Well I think that is all for now I will be writing a personal wish list over on the other blog Crazy Mother Crafter soon! 

What is something on your wish list? Share it below in the comments :) 

2013 in a Walnut Shell

This year has been a bit of a blur, I remember this time last year feeling overwhelmed and super excited about 2013. Having just booked my first Martinborough Fair and Auckland's Grand Wedding Show I felt really out of my depth and doubting whether or not I could actually pull it off!

But I did, I managed to pull it all off with most of my sanity remaining.

2013 was huge in all areas of my life not just professional but personal too, we brought our first home in April, complete with a 2 room studio out the back for me to work out of! I had grown out of the tiny spare bedroom I had been working in and my work seemed to be taking over the entire house- other crafters out there will know what I am talking about!

I also began attending Playcentre with my daughter and have since been elected President  which is a huge honor but also another thing I must shuffle! I have continued to watch my darling daughter grow up before my eyes, at almost 3 she is a real character and a total mini me!

It still remains a big juggling act between the business and my family, I actually missed my first wedding anniversary because I was out of town for work which is disappointing but I am really lucky to have such a supportive husband! I'm telling myself one day I will get the balance between work/home just perfect!

This year has seen me launch the new website www.vintage-spice.com complete with online store (which is down for maintenance over the holidays). I have been to more fairs, markets and shows than ever before and have been busier than the year before which is always a plus! I have been continuing to blog, however rather sporadically due to time management.

2014 I have big plans, this is the first year I will actually have a plan and a direction. I'm not spilling any secrets just yet but it is going to be awesome! I hope you all follow along with me.

Robin x