Looking for Solutions.
Posted by Bill on January 9, 2012
Problems... Solutions
Hi, everyone! It’s me again. I have a question for those out in cyber-space! Especially those who are business owners and have both on and offline shops.
Whew! I am glad that’s over!
Posted by Bill on January 1, 2012
Good bye 2011
Out with the 2011 and onwards with 2012!
This past year has been rough for a lot of us, and it’s a wonder that we are ready to quickly put it behind us. There have been some good things and some not-so-good things out of 2011.
For me, it has been the busiest show season I have had so far. Earth Circle Creations has wonderfully expanded to cover several other markets outside of Louisville. I have been in Evansville, Indiana and the St. Louis areas with Pegasus Productions, I have been to Lexington, Kentucky as a part of their Metaphysical Fair, I have been to Dayton, Ohio for Spirits of Light and have been wonderfully accepted and invited to come back again!
For an updated event calendar, please click here.
I am also in the process of re-working my online store. I am reaching the limits (or have reached the limits) of the software I am using for the online store. While some of the sales are online, most are offline and inventory I have showing online is an issue. If I sell the last of something at a show, it’s usually gone. However, my online store does not know that because I have not done an inventory and or updated the store. Updating the store is an option I currently have to interface with a point of sale software.
Nearing 2012!
Posted by Bill on December 16, 2011
2012
It’s beginning to look a lot like KwanzaChrismaHunnakah. 
Hi, everyone. Just a head’s up that while the event season has ended for 2011, I am getting ready for the 2012 event season! This means re-stocking, figuratively topping-off items, making sure I have an accurate inventory of everything, making sure my event boxes are all in order and re-ordering things that I am out of. Whew!
A message from all small business owners.
Posted by Bill on November 25, 2011
Keep Louisville Wierd
As owner of a home based small business, this time of year is as important to us as the Big Box stores. We may not have a billion dollar budget for advertising, most of our advertising is word of mouth.
Our products may not be mass produced and imported from other countries, most of our products are handmade and when you see our product you know exactly who made it and the work that was involved. We may not be open 24 hours a day, but we may be up to the wee hours of the morning preparing for the next weeks event.
We may not have a customer service department, but I can guarantee that if you have a problem or wish to order a product you will be directly taken care of by me and my personal assurance that you will be taken care of.
I guess all that I am saying is, if you are looking for that special holiday gift for someone look toward your local small store front or home based businesses.
I am pretty sure that you have a business card from a home business or you know exactly where that little store front business is that you have been considering going in to but it seems you are always in a hurry to be the first in line for that great deal at some big box store.
Most of us survive week to week and wondering if we will be able to continue doing what we love to do. Please support your local brick and mortar shop or home based business. Pull out that stack of business cards you have gotten at an arts/craft show or pull out the phone book and check out your local mom/pop store.
You just might find that perfect unique gift you know they will love.
- borrowed from a FaceBook post of another small business owner.
Into the next stage!
Posted by Bill on November 15, 2011
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This is exciting!
After much deliberation, I have finally decided to make the move and actually “pay” for advertising. And, not only pay for it, but pay to be in places that folks will actually SEE what I have.
There is more to read… click read on »
Planning for 2012
Posted by Bill on August 18, 2011
Calendar Graphic
As the 2011 festival and show season starts to come to a close, Earth Circle Creations starts to turn our sites to the 2012 festival and show season.
Already, several events have approached Earth Circle Creations with their desire to come to their events in 2012 and showcase products for indoor and outdoor shows. While the preference is to showcase at indoor shows with a 10×10 booth, I am allowing myself the flexibility of showing in outdoor events. I have a current list of events I have located here, soon to be updated. Please also check the calendar in the column to the right.
If you are interested in inviting and allowing Earth Circle Creations at your event, please use the Contact Us form and let me know of your interest.
Off to the Midwest Herb Fest
Posted by Bill on August 3, 2011
Banner for Midwest Herb Fest, 2011
I am off to the Midwest Herb Fest this evening in beautiful French Lick, Indiana at Our Haven Nature Sanctuary.
We will have several presenters there demonstrating their skills as herbalists to many people there.
THIS YEAR’S MIDWEST HERB FEST (5th annual)
WILL BE AUG. 5-7, 2011
Trifold flyer
Please consider pre-registration if you’re planning to attend? It helps us plan amenities, and saves you money.
Let me make YOU your own batch of soap.
Posted by Bill on July 23, 2011
Cold pressed soaps, with herbs.
Have your own cold-pressed soap made.
Perfect for holidays, gifts and other events.
I have the materials and the process to manufacture the soap, you have the imagination! I will blend the lye, the oils and the fragrances, allow it to cure in my home and later, you will receive a box of your own cold-pressed soap, individually wrapped to give or sell.
Cold Pressed Soaps, Coming soon.
Posted by Bill on May 25, 2011
Supplies
About ready? Yup. Let’s go through the check list.
- Lye? Check.
- Oils? Check.
- Herbs? Check.
- Fragrances? Check.
- Soap Frames? Check.
- Recipe? Uhhh… check!
It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses… hit it!
Updated Show Schedule
Posted by Bill on May 18, 2011
Booth at ULE, 2010
I have been invited and have confirmed several locations for showing over the past several weeks, and I thought it was time for an updated show schedule. The calendar is updated below and to the right and there are detailed listings after clicking next. These are the dates I will be showing. While the outdoor shows I will be attending will have herbs, tinctures, salves and other goodies, ONLY the indoor shows will have the Amethyst BioMat.
