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Do you realize that Christmas is just a little over 4 months away and Hanukkah is less than 4 months away? If you sell creative products either retail or wholesale you know that the Fall/Holiday season can be a make or break season for many businesses.

But are you ready?

Here are 7 ways to get yourself prepared this summer so you are not scrambling when it comes time to market, sell and ship whether you sell wholesale, retail or both:

1. [Retail & Wholesale] Overhaul your website NOW. Get it ready with photos of your new products and a layout ready to go for when you want to start the HOLIDAY season. Jazz it up so people will want to see what you have AND place an order. With the economy the way it is and people wanting to spread out their paychecks you can start the HOLIDAY season early with a “Christmas in August” promotion so orders come in early. I have a site where I am taking orders NOW for delivery starting in October – they are lining up, paying in...