Enjoy my rendition of an old Christmas classic - revised to fit our handmade business community. Enjoy and listen closely, you'll hear some priceless lessons that Amanda, our shop owner, learns from Jolly Old St. Nick.
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Hi there.
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It's Sue.
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And thanks for joining me for tips and talk day.
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These are bite-sized topics that I pull from community questions and
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things that I'm observing in the world of handmade small business.
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If you'd like to submit a topic,
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DME over on Instagram at gift biz,
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unwrapped happy holidays from me to you.
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The night before Christmas,
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when all through the store,
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employees were anxiously watching the door products sat neatly on the
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shelves with care in hopes that a customer soon would be
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there. The shopkeeper was nestled all snug in her chair while
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she envisioned wrapping up gifts with flair,
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the products were perfect.
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The prices were right,
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but would they still all be there when she locked up
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for the night in Amanda's mind,
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there arose such a clatter nobody's coming in.
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What is the matter?
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People must not like the things that I make,
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I should have known this business was a mistake.
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Glancing out the window,
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seen fresh fallen,
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snow. She watched shoppers bustling to and fro when what to
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her wondering eyes did appear,
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but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer with a little
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old driver.
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So lively and quick,
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she knew in a moment,
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it must be St.
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Nick, not down through the chimney,
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but right through the door.
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He exclaimed,
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whoa, whoa,
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whoa. Let's fix up this store.
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Look at the colors,
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the quality,
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the style we must spread word of your wares across miles.
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Why didn't you tell people of the products you make?
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I was scared that they would think me of fake your
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talent is clear and creations unique with artistry and style that
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so many Sikh now Dasher.
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Now dancer now Prancer and Vixen on comet on Cupid,
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on Donner and Blitzen to the top of the hillside.
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All residents must know of Amanda's treasures,
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all boxed up and bowed.
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And then in a twinkling,
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she heard on the roof,
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the prancing and Pauling of each little hoof up,
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up in a way the reindeer all flew with a message
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of holiday gifts,
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shiny and new within minutes,
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it happened.
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The door flew open wide,
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a snowy rush of air blue customers inside excitement built up
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as they discovered the wares.
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1, 5,
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7 gifts were purchased with care.
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Was it seconds or minutes that the gifts were all sold.
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Customers smiled while juggling packages of red,
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green, and gold.
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Which designs did you get?
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Oh, I loved that one too.
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I need to come back and get another in blue Amanda's
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eyes. Twinkled she felt light hearted and Mary people loved her
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creations. Even that shade of raspberry St.
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Nick's cheeks were like roses.
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His eyes held a twinkle success was right in front of
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you, except for one little wrinkle.
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You can't stay inside and be timid or meek.
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If growing your business is something you seek.
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Your artistry is spectacular.
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It's much more than fine.
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Be proud,
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be confident.
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It gets easier in time as the clock timed the hour
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and the day was now through Amanda sat in amazement of
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what she now knew.
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Trusting her skill and being herself creates a gift of its
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own. Like a personal elf customers will appear as they're meant
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to be the right ones for her,
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who would help her succeed.
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St. Nick's eyes gave a twinkle and with a round little
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belly, he laughed at the acknowledgement,
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like a bowl full of jelly.
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He spoke no more words,
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but went straight to his work and filled all the stockings.
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Then turned with a jerk.
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Your presence.
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This year are reminders for you of the dreams you've created
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that you can make true.
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She knew what he meant and on his cheek gave a
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kiss. His message was clear and no point was missed inside.
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She felt courage and anticipation.
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Nothing would stop her.
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Now from creation.
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He sprang to the roof and jumped into the sleigh.
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He'd given Amanda a priceless gift this day.
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They exclaimed together as he drove out of sight,
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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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That's a wrap.
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I'm a get to the point kind of girl.
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And this is what you can expect from these quick midweek
