Comments on: Uturn: running a clothing line the wrong way http://startupkidsline.com/2008/09/05/uturn-running-a-clothing-line-the-wrong-way/ Journals our expreriences starting a children's clothing line and apparel manufacturing business. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:53:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Lisa TheDomesticDiva http://startupkidsline.com/2008/09/05/uturn-running-a-clothing-line-the-wrong-way/#comment-3573 Lisa TheDomesticDiva Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:54:26 +0000 http://startupkidsline.com/?p=163#comment-3573 Ditto! I'm in the same boat. And yes, sales is a monster all in itself. We can't be experts at everything...seriously! It's hard to hand over tasks/jobs...but it's better in the long term survival of any business. Wishing you lots of continued success! With friendship, Lisa Ditto! I’m in the same boat. And yes, sales is a monster all in itself. We can’t be experts at everything…seriously!

It’s hard to hand over tasks/jobs…but it’s better in the long term survival of any business.

Wishing you lots of continued success!

With friendship,
Lisa

]]> By: Jamie Lentzner http://startupkidsline.com/2008/09/05/uturn-running-a-clothing-line-the-wrong-way/#comment-3570 Jamie Lentzner Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:14:48 +0000 http://startupkidsline.com/?p=163#comment-3570 It is hard to admit we can not do it all - I have walked a mile in your shoes and I do know what I am talking about. I am not an expert either, however been doing it 6 years and I can tell you - I do NOT do it all well. It takes a big person to stand up and say a. I don't want to do it all and b. I need help. I am happy to help out with any advice, suggestions, reccomendations or systems we put in place....do know, this too shall pass. You will get through this and you will be better off because of it. Take care - tomorrow is a new day! It is hard to admit we can not do it all - I have walked a mile in your shoes and I do know what I am talking about. I am not an expert either, however been doing it 6 years and I can tell you - I do NOT do it all well. It takes a big person to stand up and say a. I don’t want to do it all and b. I need help.

I am happy to help out with any advice, suggestions, reccomendations or systems we put in place….do know, this too shall pass. You will get through this and you will be better off because of it.

Take care - tomorrow is a new day!

]]> By: RuffleButts http://startupkidsline.com/2008/09/05/uturn-running-a-clothing-line-the-wrong-way/#comment-3548 RuffleButts Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:31:33 +0000 http://startupkidsline.com/?p=163#comment-3548 I just love reading your posts...as I can SOOOO relate! This whole entrepreneurial thing is truly an emotional roller coaster - up one day and down the next. This past week has been extremely overwhelming for me with our big move, and there have been times when I ask myself what in the heck I am doing. We are in a very similar boat, except when I did finally go with the sales rep (out in Dallas), we had an absolutely horrible experience. It was more headache than just dealing with it ourselves. I know there are fabulous reps out there, but again, it is so hard not to just handle things yourself when you know it is going to get done right. But I do completely agree with you, that sales is a full-time gig and an important aspect of the business. I often feel horrible about the level of service that I am able to provide to our retail customers when things are too busy around here, and am torn as to the perfect solution. Have you ever brought on an intern? This is one thing that made a big difference with my business (and mental state). I know it is super difficult to afford help, but an intern is a win/win, as they get fantastic exposure that they couldn't find otherwise and you get a helping hand, if for nothing else, the small things that tend to eat up a day. This may allow you to spend more time on those things that you mentioned. Okay, so all of this is easier said than done...believe me, I know. But I know you will get through this, just like you have everything else =) Amber RuffleButts I just love reading your posts…as I can SOOOO relate! This whole entrepreneurial thing is truly an emotional roller coaster - up one day and down the next. This past week has been extremely overwhelming for me with our big move, and there have been times when I ask myself what in the heck I am doing.

We are in a very similar boat, except when I did finally go with the sales rep (out in Dallas), we had an absolutely horrible experience. It was more headache than just dealing with it ourselves. I know there are fabulous reps out there, but again, it is so hard not to just handle things yourself when you know it is going to get done right. But I do completely agree with you, that sales is a full-time gig and an important aspect of the business. I often feel horrible about the level of service that I am able to provide to our retail customers when things are too busy around here, and am torn as to the perfect solution.

Have you ever brought on an intern? This is one thing that made a big difference with my business (and mental state). I know it is super difficult to afford help, but an intern is a win/win, as they get fantastic exposure that they couldn’t find otherwise and you get a helping hand, if for nothing else, the small things that tend to eat up a day. This may allow you to spend more time on those things that you mentioned.

Okay, so all of this is easier said than done…believe me, I know. But I know you will get through this, just like you have everything else =)

Amber
RuffleButts

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