How long have we slept, How long have we wept, There's work to be done in the garden. Soundtrack for reading: The Garden by Ruth Moody (lyrics) Spring has finally sprung here and with it renewed enthusiasm for planting dreams. This site has always been a grand experiment in how we can use creativity, community and collaboration to lift us all up and build stronger … [Read more...] about Meet me in the garden May 1st to plant the future OMHG
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Getting To Know – Jennie Walker of A Little Vintage
I'm really excited to be starting a new series of interviews here on Oh My! Handmade. Interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of business. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurs run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place. I was thrilled when … [Read more...] about Getting To Know – Jennie Walker of A Little Vintage
How to Run A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign to Grow Your Business
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular approach to raise funds in support of a project to grow your business. Rewards-based crowdfunding, where you solicit pledges from your customers, family and friends in return for special deals on your product or service, is appealing as a debt-free way to raise capital. But there are also other benefits. Not only does using your … [Read more...] about How to Run A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign to Grow Your Business
Social media: the compost of our creative garden
I know, it might be a gross comparison, but they have more in common than you think. Compost is essential to the survival and success of your garden. Social media is essential to the survival and success of most creative businesses. Too much compost produces phosphorous which becomes a pollutant in your garden, and similarly, you can often find yourself sucked into social … [Read more...] about Social media: the compost of our creative garden
#OMHG Question of the Week: How do you deal with the thorns?
Every business + creative life no matter how well planned has thorns (problems), weeds (tiresome tasks), pests (negative influences), drought (slow seasons), or storms (big crisis). Inevitably there are going to be unpleasant bits to deal with! How do you cope with the thorny side of your business or creative life and stay positive? This month on OMHG we are talking about … [Read more...] about #OMHG Question of the Week: How do you deal with the thorns?
