In case you haven’t heard, Google announced that on July 1, 2013 it is doing away with the old standby blog feed reader we've all grown up with...Google Reader. If you are currently following Oh My Handmade through Google Reader, you have a new option for how you can easily continue to receive all our posts. I speak on behalf of our entire group of Oh My Handmade contributors … [Read more...] about Goodbye Google Reader-Hello FEEDLY
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Growing Your Online Shop with Facebook & Twitter
A sponsored post by our advertiser Claudio Carnino of Fanchimp In 2013, if you're not using Facebook or Twitter to make promotions of your Etsy store, you're probably missing a huge opportunity. In fact, many shops are already doing it. Thousands of online shops are using Facebook because it drives more sales and sometimes it also doubles them. Statistics show … [Read more...] about Growing Your Online Shop with Facebook & Twitter
Reimagine Mentorship: Each One Teach One
Image credit: The Way You Live card by PinWheelDesigns Priceless. The value of encouragement and support, inspiration, insight, and even perhaps a swift kick in the pants. If you ask any successful entrepreneur or leader about their journey, undoubtedly they'll reference a mentor, a coach, a teacher, or a community that helped nurture these seeds of success. Even the earliest … [Read more...] about Reimagine Mentorship: Each One Teach One
Why Spring is SO Awesome for Your Business!
I know for many designers and crafters it’s the holiday season that really gets them excited. It is when the majority of sales are made so it’s easy to spend the bulk of your time and energy gearing up for this lucrative time of year. But, I think this approach is backwards. Springtime should be the focal point. This may seem completely counterintuitive. I mean, shouldn’t … [Read more...] about Why Spring is SO Awesome for Your Business!
Our Marketplace for Creative Entrepreneurs is HERE!
Party time, excellent! Today has been nearly a year in the making and everything has led up to this: our marketplace is finally here! Bust out the party hats and noise makers friends, this deserves a celebration! The very best services and supplies to grow your creative business are now all gathered into one friendly and cooperative market with new shops being added all the … [Read more...] about Our Marketplace for Creative Entrepreneurs is HERE!
