So Suzy Podcast

Depending on your needs and motivation, starting your holiday planning now could be instrumental to your success.  It doesn't matter if you are planning your holiday cards, classes, getting items ready for craft fairs, designing stamps for holiday releases or purchasing inventory for your shop.  Proper planning is critical for you, your business and your customers.  In today's show, we go over the critical timelines for stamp companies, shop owners and crafters when it comes to putting together your holiday plan.   Show Notes Stamp Companies Contact your manufacturer now to find out about lead times for manufacturing Submit your Christmas designs to your manufacturer now! Get the stamps to your Design Team and industry influencers no later than the last week of July Release Christmas/Holiday stamps beginning to mid September Shop Owners Attend AFCI's mid-year buying event in July Order your holiday inventory ASAP Create Christmas cards for Christmas Card Classes in September Consider hosting a Craft Fair