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fridaysoff
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fridaysoff
8y ago
When you're bored with the business and uninspired to do the work then I think it's time to move one. Also if you're deep in debt and not making any money I would say that's a pretty good indicator too.
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fridaysoff
8y ago
I work with a few manufacturers and meet with their sales reps on a quarterly basis.
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fridaysoff
8y ago
Thanks! I'm just a regular person trying to make a go at my own thing because the corporate world just wasn't for me. My goal is to help people realize that if they have a dream they should go for it, but also to realize that it d
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fridaysoff
8y ago
Hi! Sure I would be happy to do an interview. :) And thanks for spreading the word :)
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fridaysoff
8y ago
Thank you!
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fridaysoff
8y ago
I know. I need to get moving on Pinterest. It's a total fit.
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fridaysoff
8y ago
www.fridaysoff.ca
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fridaysoff
8y ago
You're welcome. Ya you can't be scared off by the big guys like Michaels, Walmart, Amazon. The fabric I sell isn't really mainstream and it's more boutique quality designer prints. My market isn't really people who
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fridaysoff
8y ago
Marketing and advertising is a 24/7 job for me. As soon as I take my foot off the pedal my sales suffer. You can automate some of it with email flows and facebook/instagram advertising , but you still have to stay on top of the an
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fridaysoff
8y ago
I developed an allergy to the fabric at one point and had to start wearing surgical gloves. As long as I keep them well moisturized in the dryer months I'm ok now :)
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fridaysoff
8y ago
Thanks for your insight. You're not too far off, but my margins are much higher - thank goodness. I've been at this for 5 years and also have an employee who helps with all the cutting, packaging and shipping. I offer a flat rate
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fridaysoff
8y ago
Hi! It's Alanna Banks, found of Fridays Off. Thank you for reading my story and all the comments below. I haven't had a chance to read them yet, but I'm going to run through them now. Please feel free to reach out to me with