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<p>Edited to add: I'm working on another article about my process of re-crafting my business, with tips for creative people, so check back soon to read it if you enjoyed this one.</p>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

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My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
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	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
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<p>I learned that I'm not happy producing production work. It's not exciting the way designing new work is, <b>where can i buy Prednisone online</b>, <b>Where can i order Prednisone without prescription</b>, and it's not as profitable as my day job. And really....if I'm going to be doing something that feels like work, <b>Prednisone maximum dosage</b>, <b>Prednisone wiki</b>, not passion, for a living, <b>Prednisone description</b>, <b>Buy Prednisone no prescription</b>, might as well do the job that pays the best, right, <b>order Prednisone online overnight delivery no prescription</b>.  <b>Prednisone pics</b>, Also, little did I know when I was working out my goals, <b>Prednisone schedule</b>, <b>Order Prednisone from mexican pharmacy</b>, that I'd have a second child in just a year. Being pregnant and all the fatigue that goes along with it, <b>Prednisone reviews</b>, <b>Prednisone australia, uk, us, usa</b>, makes it hard to focus on building a business (and in fact, I probably used it as an excuse not to, <b>Prednisone mg</b>, since my business wasn't exactly making me happy the way I hoped it would...)</p>
<p>So: I didn't meet my goal. I'm disappointed in a way, because I'd love to do what I love for a living full time, however, since I learned that selling jewelry on the internet isn't exactly what I love doing...it's okay that I'm not doing it full time, <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>.</p>
<p>Do I love making jewelry. Yes, more than just about anything...when it's one of a kind work and I'm spending most of my time and effort designing it. No, when I'm just cranking out the tenth pair of identical earrings that I'll get paid maybe  for. Especially when I let myself think about how much work goes into selling that  pair of earrings.  <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>, Marketing is not one of my biggest strengths, which is another reason that I think selling my work through a few galleries was working out so well....until the galleries became casualties of the bad economy.</p>
<p>I think it's a good thing that I didn't reach my goal. There's no way I'd be able to keep up that pace - making lots of pieces every day, plus packing, shipping, photographing, etc. - with a new baby in the house, and I'm not sure I'd want to even if I wasn't sleep deprived and distracted.</p>
<p>But I know that I do want to be more financially independent, that I want to earn income from work that is creatively fulfilling, and that there is a way to make my business work -- both in the sense of paying the bills *and* being something I'm passionate about.  So I've been thinking a LOT about what I love and hate about being a business owner and a creative person, and I hope to have a new business plan soon, <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>. Taking time off to think has been wonderful, I feel like my creative batteries are getting recharged, and I have tons of great ideas that I'm excited about, if only I can find the time to try them all out...</p>
<p>There is a lesson buried in all my babbling here. If any of you reading are also entrepreneurs, or want to be, make sure that the business you are trying to do is something you are passionate about, and that financial success in that business would be worth all the work you have to put in -- because otherwise, you'll find yourself burned out and rethinking everything instead of basking in the glory of being a self employed creative person.</p>
<p>Edited to add: I'm working on another article about my process of re-crafting my business, with tips for creative people, so check back soon to read it if you enjoyed this one.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seroquel For Sale, In January, I wrote a Thursday 13 post listing 13 things I want to accomplish this year. Buy Seroquel from canada, It's been about a month since I made my list, so it's time to check in, &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/02/06/progress-toward-this-years-goals/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <b>Seroquel For Sale</b>, In January, I wrote a Thursday 13 post listing <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/08/13-things-i-hope-to-do-in-2009/">13 things I want to accomplish this year</a>.  <b>Buy Seroquel from canada</b>, It's been about a month since I made my list, so it's time to check in, <b>Seroquel mg</b>, <b>Seroquel results</b>, see if I still think the goals are realistic, and see which ones I need to focus more on in order to reach them, <b>Seroquel australia, uk, us, usa</b>.  <b>Seroquel use</b>, The first was stocking <a href="http://michon.etsy.com">my etsy shop</a> with things I can make in editions. I'm doing great on this one - several styles of stud earrings are available, <b>buy Seroquel without a prescription</b>, <b>Seroquel dosage</b>, as well as pearl drop earrings in a variety of shapes and colors.</p>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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	<li><a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once</a></li>
	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
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	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
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<p>So what did all this thinking tell me about my goals. How did it shape my new goals for my business. First, I need to be doing more of the things I get a rush from. Making art pieces, whether using jewelry as my medium, or photography, or any other medium. The things I do all the time, such as making jewelry and taking pictures, are things I could develop into product lines. The things that scare me a little bit are things I should spend more time working on, to see where it takes me.</p>
<p>Next post in this series: my new goals, and how I'm working on them.</p>
<p></p>
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<p>I learned that I'm not happy producing production work. It's not exciting the way designing new work is, <b>where can i buy Prednisone online</b>, <b>Where can i order Prednisone without prescription</b>, and it's not as profitable as my day job. And really....if I'm going to be doing something that feels like work, <b>Prednisone maximum dosage</b>, <b>Prednisone wiki</b>, not passion, for a living, <b>Prednisone description</b>, <b>Buy Prednisone no prescription</b>, might as well do the job that pays the best, right, <b>order Prednisone online overnight delivery no prescription</b>.  <b>Prednisone pics</b>, Also, little did I know when I was working out my goals, <b>Prednisone schedule</b>, <b>Order Prednisone from mexican pharmacy</b>, that I'd have a second child in just a year. Being pregnant and all the fatigue that goes along with it, <b>Prednisone reviews</b>, <b>Prednisone australia, uk, us, usa</b>, makes it hard to focus on building a business (and in fact, I probably used it as an excuse not to, <b>Prednisone mg</b>, since my business wasn't exactly making me happy the way I hoped it would...)</p>
<p>So: I didn't meet my goal. I'm disappointed in a way, because I'd love to do what I love for a living full time, however, since I learned that selling jewelry on the internet isn't exactly what I love doing...it's okay that I'm not doing it full time, <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>.</p>
<p>Do I love making jewelry. Yes, more than just about anything...when it's one of a kind work and I'm spending most of my time and effort designing it. No, when I'm just cranking out the tenth pair of identical earrings that I'll get paid maybe  for. Especially when I let myself think about how much work goes into selling that  pair of earrings.  <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>, Marketing is not one of my biggest strengths, which is another reason that I think selling my work through a few galleries was working out so well....until the galleries became casualties of the bad economy.</p>
<p>I think it's a good thing that I didn't reach my goal. There's no way I'd be able to keep up that pace - making lots of pieces every day, plus packing, shipping, photographing, etc. - with a new baby in the house, and I'm not sure I'd want to even if I wasn't sleep deprived and distracted.</p>
<p>But I know that I do want to be more financially independent, that I want to earn income from work that is creatively fulfilling, and that there is a way to make my business work -- both in the sense of paying the bills *and* being something I'm passionate about.  So I've been thinking a LOT about what I love and hate about being a business owner and a creative person, and I hope to have a new business plan soon, <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>. Taking time off to think has been wonderful, I feel like my creative batteries are getting recharged, and I have tons of great ideas that I'm excited about, if only I can find the time to try them all out...</p>
<p>There is a lesson buried in all my babbling here. If any of you reading are also entrepreneurs, or want to be, make sure that the business you are trying to do is something you are passionate about, and that financial success in that business would be worth all the work you have to put in -- because otherwise, you'll find yourself burned out and rethinking everything instead of basking in the glory of being a self employed creative person.</p>
<p>Edited to add: I'm working on another article about my process of re-crafting my business, with tips for creative people, so check back soon to read it if you enjoyed this one.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seroquel For Sale, In January, I wrote a Thursday 13 post listing 13 things I want to accomplish this year. Buy Seroquel from canada, It's been about a month since I made my list, so it's time to check in, &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/02/06/progress-toward-this-years-goals/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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	<li><a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once</a></li>
	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
	<li>Earn 0/month more than last year from non-day-job income</li>
	<li>Get 2,000 followers on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/leahmichon">Twitter</a></li>
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	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
	<li>Take lots of photos: of jewelry, of my son, and of things I see that look interesting (and occasionally remember to post these for Wordless Wednesday)</li>
	<li>Find a good babysitter besides people I'm related to</li>
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	<li>Find at least one more gallery or boutique to carry my jewelry</li>

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		<title>Goal #1: Stock my online shop</title>
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<p>Do I love making jewelry. Yes, more than just about anything...when it's one of a kind work and I'm spending most of my time and effort designing it. No, when I'm just cranking out the tenth pair of identical earrings that I'll get paid maybe $10 for. Especially when I let myself think about how much work goes into selling that $10 pair of earrings.  <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>, Marketing is not one of my biggest strengths, which is another reason that I think selling my work through a few galleries was working out so well....until the galleries became casualties of the bad economy.</p>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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	<li><a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once</a></li>
	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
	<li>Earn 0/month more than last year from non-day-job income</li>
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	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
	<li>Take lots of photos: of jewelry, of my son, and of things I see that look interesting (and occasionally remember to post these for Wordless Wednesday)</li>
	<li>Find a good babysitter besides people I'm related to</li>
	<li>Take a vacation</li>
	<li>Find at least one more gallery or boutique to carry my jewelry</li>

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		<title>Goal #1: Stock my online shop</title>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once Organize my inventory Sell 100 items online Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/08/13-things-i-hope-to-do-in-2009/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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	<li><a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once</a></li>
	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
	<li>Earn 0/month more than last year from non-day-job income</li>
	<li>Get 2,000 followers on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/leahmichon">Twitter</a></li>
	<li>Have well over 200 blog visits per day</li>
	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
	<li>Take lots of photos: of jewelry, of my son, and of things I see that look interesting (and occasionally remember to post these for Wordless Wednesday)</li>
	<li>Find a good babysitter besides people I'm related to</li>
	<li>Take a vacation</li>
	<li>Find at least one more gallery or boutique to carry my jewelry</li>

</ol>

*For some reason the Thursday Thirteen site seems to be down, but it's usually <a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com">here</a>*]]></content:encoded>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ativan For Sale, I have been doing a LOT of thinking about my goals. My recent post about not meeting a goal is an excellent reminder to me that when I make goals, I need to be sure they are &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2010/04/20/on-goals-making-realistic-ones/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Next post in this series: my new goals, and how I'm working on them.</p>
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<p>So: I didn't meet my goal. I'm disappointed in a way, because I'd love to do what I love for a living full time, however, since I learned that selling jewelry on the internet isn't exactly what I love doing...it's okay that I'm not doing it full time, <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>.</p>
<p>Do I love making jewelry. Yes, more than just about anything...when it's one of a kind work and I'm spending most of my time and effort designing it. No, when I'm just cranking out the tenth pair of identical earrings that I'll get paid maybe  for. Especially when I let myself think about how much work goes into selling that  pair of earrings.  <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>, Marketing is not one of my biggest strengths, which is another reason that I think selling my work through a few galleries was working out so well....until the galleries became casualties of the bad economy.</p>
<p>I think it's a good thing that I didn't reach my goal. There's no way I'd be able to keep up that pace - making lots of pieces every day, plus packing, shipping, photographing, etc. - with a new baby in the house, and I'm not sure I'd want to even if I wasn't sleep deprived and distracted.</p>
<p>But I know that I do want to be more financially independent, that I want to earn income from work that is creatively fulfilling, and that there is a way to make my business work -- both in the sense of paying the bills *and* being something I'm passionate about.  So I've been thinking a LOT about what I love and hate about being a business owner and a creative person, and I hope to have a new business plan soon, <b>Buy Prednisone Without Prescription</b>. Taking time off to think has been wonderful, I feel like my creative batteries are getting recharged, and I have tons of great ideas that I'm excited about, if only I can find the time to try them all out...</p>
<p>There is a lesson buried in all my babbling here. If any of you reading are also entrepreneurs, or want to be, make sure that the business you are trying to do is something you are passionate about, and that financial success in that business would be worth all the work you have to put in -- because otherwise, you'll find yourself burned out and rethinking everything instead of basking in the glory of being a self employed creative person.</p>
<p>Edited to add: I'm working on another article about my process of re-crafting my business, with tips for creative people, so check back soon to read it if you enjoyed this one.</p>
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		<title>Seroquel For Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seroquel For Sale, In January, I wrote a Thursday 13 post listing 13 things I want to accomplish this year. Buy Seroquel from canada, It's been about a month since I made my list, so it's time to check in, &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/02/06/progress-toward-this-years-goals/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <b>Seroquel For Sale</b>, In January, I wrote a Thursday 13 post listing <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/08/13-things-i-hope-to-do-in-2009/">13 things I want to accomplish this year</a>.  <b>Buy Seroquel from canada</b>, It's been about a month since I made my list, so it's time to check in, <b>Seroquel mg</b>, <b>Seroquel results</b>, see if I still think the goals are realistic, and see which ones I need to focus more on in order to reach them, <b>Seroquel australia, uk, us, usa</b>.  <b>Seroquel use</b>, The first was stocking <a href="http://michon.etsy.com">my etsy shop</a> with things I can make in editions. I'm doing great on this one - several styles of stud earrings are available, <b>buy Seroquel without a prescription</b>, <b>Seroquel dosage</b>, as well as pearl drop earrings in a variety of shapes and colors.</p>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
	<li>Earn 0/month more than last year from non-day-job income</li>
	<li>Get 2,000 followers on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/leahmichon">Twitter</a></li>
	<li>Have well over 200 blog visits per day</li>
	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
	<li>Take lots of photos: of jewelry, of my son, and of things I see that look interesting (and occasionally remember to post these for Wordless Wednesday)</li>
	<li>Find a good babysitter besides people I'm related to</li>
	<li>Take a vacation</li>
	<li>Find at least one more gallery or boutique to carry my jewelry</li>

</ol>

*For some reason the Thursday Thirteen site seems to be down, but it's usually <a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com">here</a>*]]></content:encoded>
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	<li><a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once</a></li>
	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
	<li>Earn $200/month more than last year from non-day-job income</li>
	<li>Get 2,000 followers on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/leahmichon">Twitter</a></li>
	<li>Have well over 200 blog visits per day</li>
	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
	<li>Take lots of photos: of jewelry, of my son, and of things I see that look interesting (and occasionally remember to post these for Wordless Wednesday)</li>
	<li>Find a good babysitter besides people I'm related to</li>
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<p>Edited to add: I'm working on another article about my process of re-crafting my business, with tips for creative people, so check back soon to read it if you enjoyed this one.</p>
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		<title>Goal #2 for 2009: Organize Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember I promised to write more about my goals for 2009? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/09/goal-2-for-2009-organize-inventory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember I promised to <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/">write more about my goals for 2009</a>? I got distracted by other things to write about, but I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish this year, and writing lists (on paper - so old fashioned!) that I keep changing and updating.

One thing that really sticks out is that I need a better system to stay organized (actually, technically, I need a system to GET organized in the first place, then stay that way).

So - goal #2 is organizing my jewelry inventory. (<a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Goal #1 was stocking my online shop</a>, in case you missed that post).

Luckily, I don't have a lot of finished jewelry in my inventory at the moment - I did a pretty good job of selling off a lot of old stuff in 2008, and I even <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/10/25/revamped-jewelry/">took apart a bunch of things that weren't quite right</a>. At the moment, my stock of finished jewelry that is listed on etsy fits in a small box, and my stock of jewelry to send to galleries is basically non-existent because as soon as I have enough to send somewhere, it gets sent off. (Is this because I'm selling more, or because I don't have as much time to make stuff now that I'm a mom? I wish it was the first, but I suspect it's more the second....)

So, what I need to organize is my inventory of beads, findings, metal, and all the other raw materials (and tools) that I use to make jewelry.

This is no small undertaking.

I have been collecting beads and tools and small objects that might look neat in jewelry for years. I have resin. I have boxes of found objects. I have broken vintage jewelry I might remake into new stuff. And then there's the stuff I use on a regular basis - pearls, gemstone beads, wire, pliers, files, hammers, steel block, stuff for polishing, torch & accessories, and the various findings that I make a bunch of at once - earwires, head pins, fused and unfused jump rings, etc.

In 2008, if I wanted to make a pair of earrings, I'd either grab a readymade pair of earwires & head pins & a few beads, or make the metal stuff myself, and put it all together. I didn't worry about whether or not I could make another pair exactly like them.

But in 2009, I'm selling limited editions online, so I need to be able to duplicate a pair of earrings after I sell them. That means I need to know where the beads are that I used, exactly which findings, handmade or manufactured, were used, and if handmade, the length and gauge of wire I used, so that the next pair will be very nearly identical to the original.

My brain kind of hurts just thinking about what an insanely organized person I need to become to accomplish all of that.

But I am happy to say that I'm at least off to a good start. I located the item number of the pre-made earwires I use, so that hopefully when I run out I can order more.

And I bought some bead trays and a carrying case for them, and have started organizing my beads. I'm even giving each type of bead an inventory number! (I hear that more organized business owners use these numbers to track their inventory.) 

I'm not sure what I'll do with these numbers except make a note of what number bead was used to make an item. I did find out that my favorite pearl earrings are made with bead # FP041. I feel more organized already!

I'm hoping to sort and number at least all of the things I use frequently, so that it's easy for me to find what I need and see what I'm running low on. Wish me luck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>13 Things I Hope to do in 2009</title>
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		<dc:creator>Leah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once Organize my inventory Sell 100 items online Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/01/08/13-things-i-hope-to-do-in-2009/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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	<li><a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Stock my etsy shop with items I can make more than once</a></li>
	<li>Organize my inventory</li>
	<li>Sell 100 items online</li>
	<li>Be able to do 25 full push-ups in a row</li>
	<li>Take two more fitness certifications (I sub for some fitness classes and really want to be qualified to teach more than just the basics)</li>
	<li>Earn 0/month more than last year from non-day-job income</li>
	<li>Get 2,000 followers on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/leahmichon">Twitter</a></li>
	<li>Have well over 200 blog visits per day</li>
	<li>Teach a jewelry making class or two</li>
	<li>Take lots of photos: of jewelry, of my son, and of things I see that look interesting (and occasionally remember to post these for Wordless Wednesday)</li>
	<li>Find a good babysitter besides people I'm related to</li>
	<li>Take a vacation</li>
	<li>Find at least one more gallery or boutique to carry my jewelry</li>

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*For some reason the Thursday Thirteen site seems to be down, but it's usually <a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com">here</a>*]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Goal #1: Stock my online shop</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my goals for 2009 is to get my etsy shop fully stocked, as well as a shop right here on my own website. By fully stocked, I mean every item I can make multiples of should be listed &#8230; <a href="http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2008/12/29/goal-1-stock-my-online-shop/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of my goals for 2009 is to get <a href="http://michon.etsy.com">my etsy shop</a> fully stocked, as well as a shop right here on my own website.

By fully stocked, I mean every item I can make multiples of should be listed on my website and my etsy shop.

This way, it will be easy for people to purchase my most popular items online, using the method they feel most comfortable with.

I think this will increase my online sales - my etsy sales have certainly increased since I started listing the series of freshwater pearl drop earrings and the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5001232&search_query=stud">silver and copper studs</a> that I make. That may not be the reason my sales have increased, but I think that it can't hurt. It's definitely less work to relist an item on etsy than it is to list a new one of a kind, so this streamlines my business a bit: galleries get the one of a kinds, and limited editions go online.]]></content:encoded>
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