image credit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LBCpaper . If you’re anything like me, you absolutely love what you do. You love being creative. Building something from nothing. The challenge. The early mornings and late nights and everything in between. You love the disappointment because it only makes you try harder next time. You love the sense of accomplishment. The feeling of, … [Read more...] about Love Your Business…Enough.
Make, Sell, Repeat. Pause!
photo credit: pearson maron Make, sell, repeat. Is this what you do? Well, if so, then let me just stop you right there. You’re zipping around this looping track of production, so you must be really busy. Busy being busy. But, you’re missing out on a lot. In fact, you’re missing crucial aspects of business. I encourage you to hit the pause button on your repeat cycle and … [Read more...] about Make, Sell, Repeat. Pause!
Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
The month leading up to my son’s first Christmas was a total frenzy.I was on the search for tradition. It was like, hurry up, make it meaningful! I had visions of wintry walks, carefully chosen stories, handmade gifts, and lovingly prepared meals. The very first holiday season for our little family not only had to be super special but it would undoubtedly lay the foundation … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
Planners & Procrastinators: Welcoming Your Holiday Shoppers
Image: Ink + Wit stamp set Procrastinating husbands, frugal teachers, savvy mothers, hopeful boyfriends, thoughtful friends, computer nervous grandparents, undecided brothers....these are your holiday shoppers. During the holidays, we shop owners need to think beyond our typical market and imagine who else may fall in love with our brand and want to share it with others. Ways … [Read more...] about Planners & Procrastinators: Welcoming Your Holiday Shoppers
Rise and Shine – An eBook for Creative Entrepreneurs
Hello! I'm overjoyed to be here celebrating and sharing a little about my new e-book, Rise & Shine, which is about creating your path in the handmade world.I really put my heart into writing this book and focused on guiding creative entrepreneurs to develop an online shop that is distinctly their own. It’s intended for folks just starting out and for established makers … [Read more...] about Rise and Shine – An eBook for Creative Entrepreneurs
