21 July 2010

Building a Biz: Always Be Special

There's a lot of people out there buying a lot of things...and I'm just one gal trying to sell my wares.  So it better be special!  But sometimes I think I get caught up with what I'm doing and forget that I have to always go that extra little bit to really get noticed.

A few weeks back, I finished a bedside table I was working on.  You may remember the Tart Twist bedside table?

I was pretty happy with how it turned out and I really thought the vibrant colour and pretty glass pull was enough to make this little guy stand out.  So I posted it for sale.  And I waited.

And waited.

And waited.

It wasn't selling.  But more than that, something was nagging at me.   The comments I got about the Sweet Blue bedside table were that it had something special, because of the printed paper detailing.  And I knew I should have done that for Tart Twist.  So I did.  I revisited the project and adding that extra special touch.



And you know what?  Within a few days I had three requests to purchase the newly revamped Tart Twist Bedside Table.  A nice lady named Cara came by tonight and took it home to her brand new house that she's decorating.

It was a good reminder to me to always make the extra effort and add the special touch.  Lesson learned!

9 comments:

  1. Yes!! Love what you did with it the second time around. Congrats on selling it!

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  2. That made all the difference. So cute! Where do you sell your furniture?
    Londen

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  3. very cool story - i think people now more than ever are looking for unique things!

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  4. woooot! so happy things are selling for you!

    xo Alison

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  5. Hi Lenore, check out my latest post, I gave you an award!

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  6. That little touch makes such a difference! Good eye!

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  7. I LOVE it! No wonder someone snatched it up!! Nice work!

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  8. About building a business, about a business plan, about all the B's...it's about Breathing...inspiration. To inspire, is taking in air...Just Breathe! It is beyond amazing what you have CREATED in three short months, each piece has been transformed and injected with new life and love. How wonderful is that? Lots of people have dreams, and that's all they ever remain...but you Lenore, have found the courage and the persistence to make your dream real.
    Love,
    Laura

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Thanks so much for stopping by, I love reading all your comments! If you have a specific question, please email me at lhume1@mts.net. XO Lenore