February Check List
2014/02/04 6:00 AM
So here we are already staring February in the face! How did you do on your January Check List? I know doing all these things might seem overwhelming but if you take small steps each day to stay on task, you’ll be amazed at how much you can accomplish. Try to set aside an hour a day, at least, to work on whatever you have left to do on my suggested check list below. These things will help your sales, exposure and overall brand. They are a MUST to keep up with today’s fast moving world.
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Start calling stores to follow up on emails
Email campaigns set up for boutiques – continue to sell Spring line now
Email campaigns set up for online shoppers – keep pushing fall sales & Valentine’s
Contacted bloggers about new spring line
Contacted Celebrities – start thinking about next on your list
Post daily on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
Media Calendars – complete setting up your list
Contact at least 10 magazine editors this month
Work on your Buyer Black Book – always adding new stores monthly
Complete any off loading of old inventory
Create St. Patrick’s Day Email Campaigns
Set up Presidents Day sale on line
Tradeshows for the year should be finalized
Contact Sales Reps
How are you doing??? Love to know so leave me a comment!!
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maslinda says: love love love these lists Sarah. Keep em coming!
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The best way is through http://www.contactanycelebrity.com. Check out my posts on celebs in the pull down menu or link to this one: http://31.216.48.52/~entreprenette/2012/09/19/how-to-get-your-product-to-celebrities/
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Sarah
Zorica says: Thank you Sarah for great suggestions.
So very helpful as always, Sarah. It helps me get inspired and get motivated with my jewelry business again! Thank you so much!
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