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An Inspiring Creative Project that Makes a DifferenceThis vibrant college town has crafters making art for a cause. See what Bloomington,...
6 Ways you can make your small business stand out from the crowdIt’s been a week since all the hype and hoopla over Black Friday, Small Business...
If you’re trying to find work-life balance, maybe you are in the wrong business.What is all this talk about “work-life balance” anyway? If you are a corporate...
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7 Ways to Wholesale your Craft to Galleries, Sell Directly to Customers and Keep Everyone HappyYesterday, while writing a guest article for Handmadeartists Blog, I realized there...
Collaborate with artist friends to get your work seen (and purchased) by more qualified buyersnote: this is Part 2. If you missed yesterday’s post, go read that first. Then...
2 More Easy Ways to Sell A lot More Crafts and Bring in Bundles More CashAre you feeling a slump in sales of your craft after the holidays? Maybe you have...
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3 Steps you should take NOW to make 2013 your most profitable, joyful year yet.In many businesses, the end of December and first week in January can be a slow time of year. It’s a great time to slow down a bit and recharge your creative energy but if you are like many entrepreneurs, your mind will still be buzzing with business ideas. When I was in the home furnishings business, I spent the last two weeks of December... [Read more of this review]
A Time of New BeginningsSeptember has always been a time of new beginnings for me. Yes, most people think of January as a time for fresh starts and of course spring is time of re-birth. Maybe it’s my Jewish upbringing because the Jewish New Year begins in the fall, or just left-over school days excitement about moving up to the next grade. Possibly it’s the years I spent... [Read more of this review]
Do you hate internet marketing?Fledgling and aspiring entrepreneurs frequently confide in me that they want to start or grow their business. They start out with great enthusiasm but lose momentum and fall into paralysis mode at the thought of marketing. They use words like “sleazy” and “underhanded” to define internet marketers. I keep hearing, “ I really want to start... [Read more of this review]
Starting small can be the ticket to BIG successAspiring entrepreneurs are under the impression they need large lines of credit, and when they hit obstacles, they frequently keep pouring more money towards the same mistakes rather than having to find creative solutions. It’s my firm belief that this keeps them from ever developing their problem solving muscles. As a successful serial entrepreneur,... [Read more of this review]
When it’s time to fire a client.You know that feeling you get when you work with a client who truly appreciates the value you add to their life or business? How you feel all energized? But sometimes you have a client who drains you and you feel worse after working with them. If you are in a service or consulting business, your income depends on attracting and retaining clients... [Read more of this review]
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