by Jacqui Miyabayashi of Mee a Bee Hello, I'm Jacqui. I'm new to the team here at OMHG. I make bags for children. I've been doing this since 2007. Here's how Mee a Bee came to be... I woke up one day and found myself living in Japan, married, with two children. My life was nothing like I imagined it would be, and I felt full of regret. I was happy for the most part. I was … [Read more...] about Mee a Bee
Tips for Hosting a Successful Trunk Show
by Caroline Nelson of Little Cupcakes Company Trunk Shows and Craft Shows/Fairs are a great thing to do to build your business! Local craft shows and fairs are easy to find if you search online or talk to other business owners in your community - but do your research on set up, attendance, and be careful of entry fees. Even if you don't sell a ton, craft shows and fairs are … [Read more...] about Tips for Hosting a Successful Trunk Show
The Balancing Act: Passion vs. the Day Job
by Emily Ley of Emily Ley Paper Many entrepreneurs (myself included) start their businesses in the wee hours of the morning, when the little ones are tucked away (and for me, by little ones, I mean my sweet 130lb Bull Mastiff, Briggs, and 15lb Boston Terrier, Harley Bogart), the house is cleaned and the day-job is completed for the time being. A need for a creative outlet, a … [Read more...] about The Balancing Act: Passion vs. the Day Job
The ins & outs of working with a sales rep
by Nicole Morell of Honeybunch You've created a product, built a website, had a few sales and now you're looking to get your product into some stores and really grow your business. So you send a bunch of email queries or maybe you visit some of your favourite stores in town and make your pitch to the manager. If you're lucky you might have a few nibbles. But chances are, … [Read more...] about The ins & outs of working with a sales rep
Hosting a Handmade Open House
by Sara Tams of sarah + abraham Oh my! A house full of handmade and vintage goodness! My friend Emily O'Donnell is amazing - she's so full of grace and style. In December, and again last week, she opened up her home to host a handmade craft show, inviting neighbors and women from her church to display their handmade goods and shop. In December I displayed some sarah + … [Read more...] about Hosting a Handmade Open House
