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Alexis BushnellHere's what I can promise you'll get from a power hour with me; you’ll walk away feelingConfident about actioning the plan we created.Clear on what success looks like for your non-traditional social media strategy.Fearless about trying new things because you truly understand how social media works.Book yours here: <a href="https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/power-hour/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/power-hour/</a> .<a href="https://toot.wales/tags/MicroBusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MicroBusiness</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Freelance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Freelance</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Freelancer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Freelancer</a> <a href="https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/power-hour/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/power-hour/</a>

NatalieI've been having deep sad thoughts about being a business failure. Some people manage to amass huge followings and thus success with their products without really trying or even having a good product. I'm super proud of what I make (clothes and accessories) and how I make it (salvaged fabrics, made ethically in sizes 8-32.) It just involves a lot of education and self promotion that I have little energy for after doing all the making of the things. I don't even think educating people on why they should spend more money on less clothing is very effective! After doing this for a couple of years I am coming to the conclusion that my demographic is financially comfortable people aged 25-55 with a punk aesthetic. It's not a huge demo! If I had the energy and the resources I could take photos of people modelling my products! It just takes a lot of spoons that chronic illness robs from me.I am a maker, I was born to make stuff for people - I don't want to make things that have a negative effect on people and planet. My brain threatens to give everything up but I know I wouldn't, I just keep finding a way to persevere. <a href="https://fancyladyindustries.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://fancyladyindustries.com/</a><a href="https://aus.social/tags/handmade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handmade</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/microbusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#microbusiness</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/chronicillness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chronicillness</a>

NatalieThis last weekish has been A LOT and VERY EXPENSIVE. 😩We are a week away from officially opening the new store, but there's a preview event on Sunday. I have so many things to do that I frequently realise I've forgotten to breathe. Real life administration has been absolutely foregone. I spray painted my pegboard with a stencil; rolling many many fabrics on boards; planning food and activities for the preview event; planning my own products and laying out my space on the handmade wall; ferrying stuff to and from the old shop to the new shop; stocking all that stuff; and having exhausted break downs...I've had to take out insurance, renew my business name because it inconveniently retired this week, then Nick got a speeding fine and I dropped my phone yesterday, smashing the screen. I was so distracted I put down my phone halfway through typing this, updated my task list and had a shower. Where I broke a hand mirror. So what I'm saying is, I need a holiday or some incredible sales. 😭<a href="https://aus.social/tags/microbusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#microbusiness</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/brisbane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#brisbane</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/moorooka" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moorooka</a>

NatalieI wish I had a boss to tell me what to make and just generally get the best out of me. I don't know what to do with my business. Currently I am crocheting headbands that take way too long and I will never be paid for my labour. I'm bad at capitalism.I was speaking to a person from our bank because we were trying to get a green loan so we could afford solar panels. She asked what I do and I laughed nervously, telling her I used to make laser cut acrylic jewellery but I got guilty about using plastic and I now kind of make t-shirts out of textile waste. She was actually a huge earring fan and it made me realize I am fucking atrocious at business. Having a conscience is bad for making a living. (Oh yeh we didn't get approved for the loan hahaha.)<a href="https://aus.social/tags/crochet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#crochet</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/textilewaste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#textilewaste</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/microbusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#microbusiness</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/craftybusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#craftybusiness</a>

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