I didn't think I would need to set up my email auto-responder and now things have become so busy it was necessary. Telling (via email) a customer I'm busy doesn't seem to sink in. They want to keep emailing and asking questions that can wait or telling me things that can be pared down into a single paragraph. I like email because it's a quick medium to ask a question or gather information (for myself, at least). Unfortunately my friends and customers do not see things the same way.
Then... everyone wonders why I'm not done with this, haven't started on that, why am I so behind, yadda yadda.
Things I put aside when I am busy:
Yahoo groups
Facebook
non-urgent email (unless it's an order pending)
the PHONE
Often I need to put aside dirty dishes, a messy house, grocery shopping, laundry and my LIFE because I am BUSY.
I am not complaining-- no, I love what I'm doing! I want to remind people that I operate this business as ONE PERSON therefore I need extra time to take care of things. Most of you have been incredibly patient and have not complained.
Currently all of the big sales are over for the Voodu Spirit Baths. Some other items may remain on sale while others will not. In between doing work for clients, I desperately need to update the website and help a friend with a project pending. I need to learn how to clone myself so I can get everything done.
