by Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle & Boo Hello my name is Mandy, and I draw the pictures for my company Belle & Boo. I run the business with my good friend Kate, and we have another two lovely ladies, Tracy & Helena, who look after our retail and wholesale orders. From time to time I get asked to answer questions about my work from students, and it never fails to remind … [Read more...] about Q&A with Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle & Boo
Taking a Giant Leap
by Stacy Amoo-Mensah of Name Your Design and Le Papier Boutique Hi there! My name is Stacy, and six years ago I was teaching kindergarten. Today I own two creative businesses and have an exclusive brand of stationery on tiny*prints. I've known Sara for a little over a year and was thrilled when she asked me to be one of OMHG’s monthly contributors! I only wish there was a … [Read more...] about Taking a Giant Leap
Taking the Boredom out of Bios
by Amanda Avutu of Lucky Guppy Marketing Sadly, the days when it was simply enough to make something lovely have passed. People want to know you. Or at least feel like they do. This is especially true in the handmade market, where customers find the idea of investing in a work of art--or a specific artist--alluring. Blame it on reality TV or Googling or Facebook or global … [Read more...] about Taking the Boredom out of Bios
what we know for sure {part 2 of 2}
Today’s post focuses on growing a small business. Below is a compilation of advice from a few of the Oh My! Handmade Goodness contributors. Old school truth: Every business needs a USP (unique selling proposition). What’s yours? (Nicole Morell) Deliver within your stated production time and offer excellent customer service! In this fast past world, it seems CS has taken a … [Read more...] about what we know for sure {part 2 of 2}
what we know for sure {part 1 of 2}
by Sara Tams of sarah + abraham I’ve noticed lately that every time the topic of my home-based, online business comes up with a new acquaintance, I start out by answering the same few questions about what I do, how it works, etc., and by the end of the conversation I’m cheering on this new friend, encouraging her to follow her passion and start her own business. I started … [Read more...] about what we know for sure {part 1 of 2}
