Things You DON'T NEED When Opening your Shop

[@ceceyangg]

I totally agree on the ipad. I wish I had just gotten an older version and used my money towards an actual computer and monitor. Jumping in and getting a cutting machine I had no idea that their design space/program required a computer. Silhoutte's desgin app is only useful if you already have designs that was made on the design space. You can't do anything but upload your designs on the mobile app. *sigh* now I can't use my cutting machine for stickers and other ideas... and is something i can only hold onto until i can finally afford a computer. I know people will say you can still hand cut, but my goal was to machine cut, and it would be tiring and time consuming to hand cut everything! But this issue would only be problem if you are like me where you are literally starting from the bottom and plan to use a cutting machine. So a heads up, you NEED a computer/monitor! You can't rely on just your phone/tablet. Put your money towards a decent computer and not on the newest best tablet/ipad/printer.

[@DoodlesnTea]

Oh no! I didn't even know that was a thing for the Silhouette app! D: Yeah hand cutting is definitely an option but it sure gets tiring after a while > < I hope you'll be able to get your computer soon! My husband always suggests that I upgrade my PC parts and just seeing the prices scares me but I get it's definitely a huge investment that will be worth it in the long run.

[@carronbenoit6006]

Very informative! And yes please do a reverse about what you should have/do before starting!

[@DoodlesnTea]

Thank you! Will note that ^^

[@raven2466]

A very informative video. Yes a video with the reversed topic would be a great idea.

[@DoodlesnTea]

Thank you! I'll keep that in mind ^^

[@carronbenoit6006]

@@DoodlesnTea I’m not sure if you have already have a video talking about these things, but could you maybe do one on like banking and separating your personal and business expenses, getting a PO Box vs a virtual mail address, just things like that. That’s kinda where I’m getting stuck so idk if you have experience with those things.

[@DoodlesnTea]

@@carronbenoit6006 I will definitely write these down to look up! I'm not too sure about a virtual mail address though (tbh this is my first time hearing about it haha).

[@asham3239]

Thank you for this!! A big reason I proratinate with opening a shop is the fear of how much I'll have to spend knowing that it'l be a while befre any money comes back to me. I woud love to see the reverse version, I'm trying to take a minimalist approach and would love some guidance!!

[@DoodlesnTea]

For sure! I'll defs keep that in mind to make a reverse one :) I definitely get the fear of spending too much just to "find the right/good products". Hopefully it'll help you out because I try to stay as minimal with my stock too >