Note - My original post for this month dealt with my forte of web design but after speaking a little bit with Jessika via email, I decided to go in a different direction entirely. It seems a lot of us in our community are dealing with crazy and sometimes devastating issues in our personal life and I wanted you to know that you are not alone. beautiful necklace from lulu … [Read more...] about Stick to your roots and overcome
Ethics
Creating an ethical eco-based business
I am an eco-artist and a treasure hunter. I see “yes” where others see “no”. * I see possibility where others see trash. I paint vibrant cities on glass, plant colorful window box gardens in vacant cities and I hand-script affirming words as wall art. Salvaged plastic is used in all my work. 31 million tons of plastic waste was generated in the U.S in 2010. Only 8 … [Read more...] about Creating an ethical eco-based business
Don’t Be A Fool-Protect Your IP April 1st!
Tomorrow, it's both April Fools Day and "Don't Be a Fool!" Day. While everyone else is horsing around playing pranks on each other, we are going to tend to business. Are you ready? Right click to save your Don't Be A Fool badge designed by Abigail Page . Step 1: Register at least one copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. If you did not have time to prep for a … [Read more...] about Don’t Be A Fool-Protect Your IP April 1st!
Deanne Fitzpatrick: 22 Years of Authenticity & Creating Beauty Everyday
Editor's note: This is a sponsored post from OMHG advertiser Deanne Fitzpatrick of www.hookingrugs.com. I just wanted to preface this post with a big applause for Deanne's honesty and heartfelt integrity. Instead of sharing an advertorial for her sponsored post she gifted us with her wise words on staying true to your art for our ethics theme-this is the most authentic kind of … [Read more...] about Deanne Fitzpatrick: 22 Years of Authenticity & Creating Beauty Everyday
Taming The Infringement Beast (without straightjackets or spendy lawyers)
Let's Get Ethical image designed by Lauren Hardage for OMHG Ever felt as though you wouldn’t actually need your business if you only had a dollar for every time someone swiped a product picture or borrowed your web copy? You’re not alone. If you’ve been in business for more than a hot minute, you’ve probably come face-to-face with the Infringement Beast. He’s a nasty creature: … [Read more...] about Taming The Infringement Beast (without straightjackets or spendy lawyers)
