Hello from Shaftesbury

[Tim_Cook]

Hi Folks,

I've just taken my first steps into retail (after making bits and pieces as a hobby for the last six years) by renting space in the newly opened Cygnet Craft Units in Swans Yard, Shaftesbury. We opened on the 29th August and interest from the public has been very encouraging with all 12 artisans in the collective looking forward to the run up to Christmas.

Come and visit us!

Tim Cook
TC Silver

[bustagasket]

Welcome to the forums Tim, good luck with your new adventure, sounds like its gonna be fine

[Petal]

Hi Tim,

to the forum. I'm sure your collective will work really well, its always good to have a mix isn't it.

I've been to Shaftesbury a few times and its a lovely lovely place. Spectacular views too.

Keep those posts coming along, we're a friendly lot from total newbies, like me, to the more professional posters, but don't let that put you off!



Jules x

[amazingbabe]

Welcome to the forum, i hope ye do really well xoxo

[mizgeorge]

Hi Tim, and welcome from me too

Wishing you every success with the new venture - you're certainly in a lovely spot there.

[agent_44]

Hi Tim and Welcome,

Your venture sounds very exctiting, and I'm glad everyone is positive, it's nice to hear at the moment!

[Di Sandland]

HI Tim and a very warm welcome. Good luck on your venture.

[AlexandraBuckle]

Welcome to the forum Tim

[EmmaRose]

Tim. Hope you will enjoy your time here. Sounds like a great idea, will certainly visit if I'm in the area.
Em

[MuranoSilver]

Hi Tim,
to the forum
Sounds like a successful formula, artisan work and plenty of it!
I'd love to see how you've arranged your shop + hear any tips
you might have that have served you well. (you can post pics by
using your profiles photo album)

My top tip for a new shop - make sure you put aside your vat/tax
I opened my shop about 4 years ago (knowing bugger all about running a shop)
Very steep learning curve but I don't regret it, the TAX was my biggest and worst unprepared for bill
Nic x