2021: a year in review

What a Year!
I just completed my January ritual of recording all my professional accomplishments over the past year in my business bullet journal. I love this process because as a busy artist and entrepreneur it is easy to forget just how much you have achieved. Making this list gives me a chance to step back, take a breath and stand in all the wonderful things that i've experienced, big and small. 

Because I am a list lover here are some of the very neat things Sweet Sprig has accomplished this past year. I want to share them with you because you made them possible. My most kind and generous Soapsters, I appreciated every sale, compliment, conversation and sweet word. You are truly patrons of my art and for that I am grateful. Well, back to that list I promised you :)
 

• Sales increased by 35% last year with wholesale (me selling to shops and boutiques directly) increasing 197%.
• I opened a unique destination retail shop attached to my soap studio (14 N Church St, Schenectady). By the way, my shops hours for the duration of the Winter at Wed 12-6 and Sat 11-4.
• I brought on two of the hardest working gals I know to give me a hand in the shop and studio. Sophia and Nichole have been a true blessing for Sweet Sprig!
• Created three original product collaborations with some of my favorite local businesses
• Had a six-page spread in 518 Profiles magazine, was featured in Michella Hand's local business blog, and had some soap studio set-up tips published on Redfin.com.
• Created my first wholesale catalog and joined a popular third party wholesale website
• Added a second farmer's market for the summer
• Finally became an LLC!
• Started the process of outsourcing my labels with a professional printer
• Participated in my first wedding styled photoshoot with Kelly Jeanmaire
• Added some new products like the seasonal Spring Lilac soap, bridal party gift boxes, housewarming gift boxes, dried floral art and more.