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November Plan With Me / 2020


I have an online secondhand bookshop using Etsy, Depop, and Mercari. I also have a rare nerve disease called CRPS that is gradully getting worse. Hyla brook Books isn't just a distraction, it's a benediction. I applied for my dream job: an children's librian assistant at the library. I had hope that I could make a living of $300/ week reselling - but my record sales in a month was $351.13 (August report). It's my dream to make a living selling my art and books. 

What are my top 3 goals for the month of November?

Make $390 - sell my art work - list 300 items across all platforms

What are my weekly goals to accomplish my monthly goals?

One resin project a week - make a scheduling routine-  focus on books with high resell value - create space to photograph 

What could I have done differently in the previous month to improve my shop revenue?

List every day 2-4 items or 10-15 listings. Use art to heal. Engage more. List clothes!

| How Much Did I Make in October ? | 

My first week I made $24.49, then $178.13 the next week, only $23.91 the week after that, and my last week ____. I sold a total of 50 books, a Steelers jacket, Alice in Wonderland leggings, and a vintage Avon picture frame, and a unique little photo album, and a sherpa vest. There was a total of 35 October orders. 

Listings on Etsy: 31

Listings on Mercari: 180

Listings on Depop: 310

I want to thrift every week  but I need to budget since this is my only source of income. It can take a while for some books to resell and with how this year has been I dont know what's in store for my little business. I'm just so grateful to God got getting me this far. 

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 Visit my Etsy to view my antique books via Hyla Brook Books

or every book available  in my Depop shop




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