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    Should I use Shopify? (Online & retail store set-up w/ 1000+ skus)

    WEB DESIGN 
    I've used it for my record store from the beginning. We have 1543 different products at the moment. Our inventory online and in store is one and the same. We use the Shopify POS. I'm guessing that using a different POS will complicate the automatic inventory adjustments being seamless but I'm...
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    The lifestyle, hobbies, and fun thread.

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    Ouroboros for this year of the snake. I also drew this design directly on the steel before cutting. Many more snakes to come this year!
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    The lifestyle, hobbies, and fun thread.

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    My first engraving of 2025. The scroll design was partially drawn on and partially freestyle. I engrave by hand with a pneumatic assist system. This bottle opener is stainless steel. I will release and sell more of my engraving and jewelry this year. I will be using my other business to promote...
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    Random Chat, Thoughts, Posts, and/or Rants Thread

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    December 2024 was the best month for my business since we opened in August 2023. We beat the total sales of the previous best month of October by more than 40%. I intend to make 2025 even bigger. Let's go friends!
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    Starting a business in the Spreadsheet Space

    EXECUTION 
    I'm thinking you could create a staffing agency after you train your clients. You would be able to tell your clients that you will assist them with finding work if they perform well in your training. You will have a list of skilled spreadsheet workers and I would imagine you could easily find...
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    Please make my travel decision for me

    OFF-TOPIC 
    Most of my family is in GDL. I would go to Lake Chapala on family trips as a kid. Great area. Have you been to Puerto Vallarta yet? Not far.
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    Self-Promotion: Post Your Offer, Products, or Services! (2025-26)

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    vinylcommand.com 930 W Southern Ave Ste 1 Mesa, AZ 85210 Open every day 10:00AM - 6:00PM We are the only store in Arizona (and one of the few in the US at all) dedicated to heavy metal music! We specialize in vinyl records and other physical media. In addition to music, we also sell band...
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    The lifestyle, hobbies, and fun thread.

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    Here's a tiny pendant I made for my girlfriend. Hand engraved flower with a ruby set in sterling silver. Second photo for size reference next to a penny.
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    The lifestyle, hobbies, and fun thread.

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    My drawing/engraving project today - leaf script K, hand engraved on a stainless steel bottle opener.
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    Random Chat, Thoughts, Posts, and/or Rants Thread

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    Today is a year since my store opened. We are niche B&M retail and e-com. I decided not to do a progress thread because I didn't want to get distracted. I figured I would update the forum when (and if) we survived one year. The numbers: $35k invested. Since August 1, 2023, $87k sales yielded...
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    10 years here. Curious what had the most impact on you

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    You have shared so much value that it's hard to narrow it down. I definitely agree with the examples mentioned so far. Here is another one of my favorites that nobody else has shared yet: "I take a different tack. No is No and Maybe is No. 'Sales is a screening process.' (Blaise Brosnan) I...
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    Vegan / Vegetarians Only (Chat about lifestyle, opportunities, food, whatever...)

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    Have you tried pure pea protein? The taste is a bit rough but if you mix it with other stuff it's as edible as any other protein powder. From what I can see, it's cheaper (multiple options under <$1/oz) than organic whey protein on Amazon.
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    Your first sale to validate your idea

    EXECUTION QUESTION 
    This! Stop making excuses! Get your product in front of the consumer and take their money already.
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    Vegan / Vegetarians Only (Chat about lifestyle, opportunities, food, whatever...)

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    That's unfortunate to hear about the stores. I've been to Berlin a few times, but not since 2016.
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    Vegan / Vegetarians Only (Chat about lifestyle, opportunities, food, whatever...)

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    @Subsonic do you ever go to Berlin? The vegan options there are amazing. HappyCow has a nice list of over 100 vegan eateries. There is also the Veganz grocery store which is incredible.
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    Selling a physical product through=

    MARKETING QUESTION 
    does anyone in here have experience putting a product on a shelve of a grocery store or small shop? Yes, multiple. What did they ask for in order to have your product on the shelf? Depends exactly on what you are offering and who the buyer is. As you've noted, larger companies will generally...
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    Unpopular opinion: tell people about your business

    PEOPLE 
    It depends on the business. Considering that you're selling food, that is pretty universal appeal since all humans eat food. I have many associates and friends who are also my customers or who own businesses that my business works with. If they are interested in the products I sell or they own...
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    The lifestyle, hobbies, and fun thread.

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    Thanks! I used a flat graver to remove material and create depth. The background was then stippled and blackened (I use Rustoleum flat black but there are plenty of alternatives).

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