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Macrame Mayhem: Recruitment.

Today’s moving tale will strike a chord with anyone who has turned their passion into a successful business. Gosh, there is even a television series where crafty people can gain help from others who have made it to the top.

Somewhere out there today, there will be someone in that in-between stage. They may have so many orders that they cannot keep up.

Monica and Gavin had been at it all night. A large order had come in a couple of days ago for two hundred of their special beaded plant hangers for large ferns. Fingers sore and struggling to keep up, Gavin placed the last one in the box and put the documentation inside. Then firmly sealed the flaps down with tape.

“This hobby of yours has got out of hand,” he said, as he printed the address label, took a set square, and stuck it perfectly in place.

He took a deep breath and then turned to his wife. “ I think we’ve reached that point,” he added.

Monica also took a deep breath and looked over at her husband. He was right. The time had come to employ some staff to cover the business and sales so they could concentrate on production.

Orders had come in thick and fast since they had been featured in the quality high-end craft magazine Beads, Buttons, and String.

They had spent the last month twiddling, plaiting, and knotting twenty hours a day.

Gavin felt a chill down his spine. He then carefully buttoned up his pure wool cardigan. He adjusted his cravat. “Do you agree ?” he asked his wife as he collected their mugs.

“French coffee or Columbian cafetiere? He asked as he walked towards the kitchen.

Well, there we go. That is how it happens. One minute you are merrily twiddling and placing your beads and the next the phone won’t stop ringing.

If you are up all night fretting over the next step in the art of recruitment, then you might like to get in touch! Call us without obligation for a free consultation.

All writing content Sonya Lawrence 3rd April 2025    ©  Image: rocknwool


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