Despite following the muddling-along-and-see-what-comes-up business model I finally seem to be getting somewhere.
Over the last few months I've been trying to work at craft stalls and events that I thought my products would sell at. While I haven't always made lots of sales, those that I have and the feedback I've received have been invaluable in helping me focus on which products to develop.
My lack of transport and the cost of childcare for the weekends combine to restrict the events that I can work at and this has meant that I have had to think about different ways of getting my products to market.
So for me these last four months have been learning about my customer base, developing fewer products more effectively and gaining confidence in my products to look at new ways to market them.
What this means in practical terms is that I will be working fewer events and instead concentrate on developing my knotted tutu packs that can be delivered wholesale to retail outlets.
And the very good news is that I've already had my first order which I delivered earlier this week.
I have also had the very good fortune to win £100 to spend on my business, which I will be using to get product photography done to make my packaging more professional.
None of these things could have happened without me talking and listening to people, customers, other traders, shop owners, friends, family, everyone and anyone that would listen.
So while my initial ideas didn't go to plan every set back has helped me focus in on new ways to move forward.
And you know what, I think I might actually be getting somewhere.








