As a kid, I just loved going to camp. My parents sent me away for the summer and as I grew older, I even became a camp counselor. The beginning of summer always reminds me of my time in camp. A few weeks ago, I was helping my nieces plan for summer camp. We packed trunks, made a list of everything, and had all the goods shipped way in advance. Now that’s what I call good … [Read more...] about Preparing for summer camp is a lot like planning your biz
Archives for June 2013
Basic Photography Survival Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs
It wouldn't shock any one of you to hear that great product photography equals more online sales. Period. If you run an online business, you simply can't afford to have poor images of your products. But how do you consistently create stunning images? Here are some tips to help you move forward: Tip #1 - Take your camera off Auto Mode If I could convince everyone who … [Read more...] about Basic Photography Survival Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs
A Maker’s Most Precious Tool (And How to Care for It)
Whatever it is that you use to do your craft, you take care of it, right? You keep your sewing machine shiny and clean. You make sure to wash the bristles of your paint brushes carefully, so they don’t break and fall out. You keep the caps firmly on your pens so they don’t dry out. You keep your yarn tangle free (most of the time). There’s another tool you use to create, … [Read more...] about A Maker’s Most Precious Tool (And How to Care for It)
mini-retreat, part deux
Last June, Sarah and I travelled off to the mountains for a glorious (and hard-working!) mini-retreat weekend away. We knew that we wanted to do it again, so by last fall, we had a date nailed down and started inviting creative business friends to join us. Nicola and Billi were in right away! And off we were, planning our retreat. Or not really. I booked our accommodations a … [Read more...] about mini-retreat, part deux
Bursting with ideas? Idea Organization 101
I know you are bursting with ideas and big plans for your business, right? Ideas come in the most unlikely places and often when you least expect it. Ahh the creative mind... As a designer and blogger, I carry a small sketchbook (the old fashioned paper kind) with me most of the time. I use it to sketch out new ideas, jot down notes etc. I also use my iPhone to take … [Read more...] about Bursting with ideas? Idea Organization 101
