Ask Ashley- Episode 25- Crochet Business Tips

Join me for a 30-minute Q&A session where you can ask me any of the crochet business questions you've had on your mind. Helping fellow entrepreneurs succeed is my passion so feel free to ask away!
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
1:52 ​Question about quantity in Etsy store- should you let it get down lower so those watching see there’s only a few left? Or should you keep upping the number as you increase inventory?
5:42 ​I am stuck on a business name. Every idea I’ve had is already taken. I’ve tried an AI generator with my “likes” and what my business will have - crochet items. Any suggestions on where to start?
15:35 ​Is it better to have one listing with multiple color options or a different listing for each option of the same item
20:44 How many hours do you work each day? Your work output is amazing!
23:50 ​Im still in summer market prep, but is this the right time of year to start listing halloween/fall items on etsy?
26:31 ​If you put it on Etsy as made to order Do you put quantity like 99 so it will automatically renew or do you still put just 3.
29:05 ​Hey neighbor!! I'm in KY also (Eastern) :) Would you mind sharing tips as to how you can start creating your own patterns? I've been crocheting for about 10+ years now, but still struggle with that.
34:10 ​I’m thinking of just making beanies;scarves; year around. Do you think this can be done? I make home decor now but am not enjoying it.
35:57 If I have listings for items in my Etsy that I sell in person at markets and I have my square synced to Etsy will in person sales adjust the number of inventory in my Etsy shop?
38:17 What would you do if someone took pic of all your items? It was awkward and no one else could shop.
41:05 if my ideal customer is a stay at home/new mom, would having items for home & baby be too cluttered for one shop? should I focus on just baby items or can I make items for the home as well?
43:34 I would love a video of you showing how to pack order’s. what looks more professional box or bag?
44:37 How did you find all the people you needed ?
45:28 ​I created my own baby beanie.. Used your brim I made it 6" wide which was about 48 rows. So 0-3 months. Tried it on a 3mo baby at my market. it was 2 small tried 3-6 mo still to small.​Could it just have been a bigger 3mo or should I pull all my beanies because there wrong? He didn't look that big to me
49:05 ​Did you find it awkward to charge tax when people handed you cash at markets?
50:08 ​Hi Ashley- Etsy ? here- I currently have 2 shops (a print shop & the other primarily a jewelry & little bags shop). I want to incorporate more crochet but think 3 shops would be too much-ideas?
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[@susierawings1367]

Dang! My morning got away from me again! Garden season seems to keep me outside all morning. SO happy you have the replays for us!

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Another great and informative episode, Ashley. Thank you.

[@ACraftyConcept]

Thanks for joining in!

[@janetroberts5140]

Good for you Ashley Water is great!

[@kristenmosher6753]

Your channel is an inspiration! Thanks for all the planning and encouragement you do! Are there other channels of crocheting moms?

[@Niknakchikshak]

As a procrastinater, trying to stay ahead of the season is the real struggle. Makes me feel like im not enjoying the summer/rushing through because I am forcing myself to be in fall.

[@lisawagner1790]

I can relate to you bc I go through the same thing. I procrastinate to learn how to make new things & by the time I actually do learn how to make something new then a new trend has started.

[@christimikolas5472]

Very very informative!!! Thanks for the awesome content!!

[@ACraftyConcept]

thank you