Catlog Chronicles: What can you expect from your first business round-up?

Catlog Chronicles: What can you expect from your first business round-up?

New years are a time to introspect, reevaluate, take stock of the past year, and make small or life-changing decisions. This level of introspection is not left for personal lives alone, every savvy business owner knows that it is also necessary for their businesses.

That's why we created Catlog Chronicles! It isn't just a simple report; it's a personalized journey through your last business year, highlighting key milestones, customer connections, and the overall narrative of your business growth.

We'll be giving you a comprehensive overview of your 2024, recognizing your successes and opportunities for growth.

What to expect in your Chronicle:

Your Catlog Chronicle will be packed with data and insights, presented in an easy-to-understand and engaging format. Here is what to expect:

  1. A deep dive into your customer base: Discover how many customers visited your store, where your most loyal customers are located, and who your top customer of the year is. We'll even spotlight your top customer - someone who truly made your business their business!
  2. Your sales performance: Review your total earnings, the number of orders you fulfilled, and identify your peak sales month. This helps you understand your sales trends and plan accordingly.
  3. Product spotlight: Find out which products resonated most with your customers and how many times they were ordered. This information can inform your inventory management and future product development going forward.
  4. Referral rewards: See how many people you brought into the Catlog community and the credits you've earned.

What do the tags mean?

We use plant-inspired tags to represent different stages of business growth, symbolizing the journey from seedling to towering presence. Here's a breakdown:

  • Lily: Like a delicate flower just starting to bloom, you're in the early stages of your business journey. You're full of potential, and we're excited to see you grow and flourish. This tag emphasizes the importance of nurturing your business in its initial phase.
  • Bamboo: Bamboo is known for its flexibility and rapid growth. If you're a Bamboo, you’re in your business growth era. Things are changing rapidly but you're demonstrating resilience and adaptability, key traits for sustained success.
  • Oak: The mighty oak represents strength, stability, and longevity. As an Oak, your business has a solid foundation and is well-established. You've demonstrated consistent performance and are poised for continued growth and expansion.
  • Iroko: The Iroko tree is a large hardwood tree in the tropical regions of West Africa that can live up to 500 years. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and wisdom. If you're an Iroko, you're a true and experienced business leader, demonstrating exceptional performance and inspiring others. You've reached a significant level of success and are a role model within the Catlog community. You should be extremely proud!

Why are we doing this?

Our goal for Catlog Chronicles is to help you see how far you’ve come. You poured your heart and soul into your business in 2024, and we want to celebrate your hard work and dedication. We also believe data is key to making informed business decisions, so, we're providing you with the insights you need to strategize for 2025.

What happens after you receive your chronicle?

Your Catlog Chronicle isn’t just a fun reporting tool. Here are some ways to make the most of it:

  • Analyze the Details: Aside from getting a cute plant-based tag, we also share in-depth data about your business like your total order volumes or which location gave you the most customers. Don’t skim over these. They’re super important.
  • Plan for 2025: Your goal should be to do better than they did in the last year, even if you killed it in 2024. Make concrete plans and write them down. Reference them throughout the year to ensure that you’re still on track. Set targets for yourself. You can do it!
  • Share it: You’re doing amazing and everyone needs to see it. Tag us on Instagram or Twitter- @catlogshop-  when you do. We always want to celebrate with you!

Catlog Chronicles is on the way, so keep your eyes peeled!