Its late and I`m listening to Burt Bacharach covers. Its never been the easiest of months,  off  season for the gift trade, being productive & creative in winter so much harder. Its the first time my Dad has been away for his birthday, 86 and still going strong- my parents are celebrating it in Sydney with my brothers.
Things are looking positive, not sure why either!
Just got a large project in Singapore, the last 4 shows had record sales, retail & wholesale orders are up. Enquires are on the increase too.  Art projects are developing the way they should. Family research has been opening a surprising number doors from creatives, academics as well as relatives, providing encouragement for a museum grade exhibition. Even received  photos of my 3xG Grandmothers house and the bed she was born in 167 years ago. Its been a good month and not over yet.

I`m far from being a market analyst, but Art shows and high ticket items are still holding there own with the last two art shows reaching record sales. Reflecting the idea that Baby Boomers still have cash, are nesting rather than buying larger properties and will opt for spending more on less items, contrary to the ever dwindling Trinket Trade.

As the recession continues there seem to be more consultants than ever, all offering 21st Century versions of the Snake Oil miracle remedy. All you seem to need is a polyester suit, some generic statements,  `unbiased` references, then its ready to go.
Not to be out done, next week I`ll be starting a new series of hope, ideas, tactics and song.
Engelbert Humperdinck`s survival strategies for the Entrepreneur
starting with the classic,  Release Me- contracts,leases, flexibilty and opt out clauses