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Pricing our products is hard. It’s one of the biggest challenges for many handmade business owners.  I get it, it’s difficult to know how much people will pay for what we make – and a lot of us are hesitant to charge too much for our product as a result.  But did you know that […]

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The majority of customers we deal with are great. But from time to time difficult customers can turn up.  Anyone in retail can tell you that they’re a headache.  Unfortunately, because people can hide behind their computers and stay somewhat anonymous, things can get really rough for online businesses.  The longer you’ve been in business, […]

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If you’re a new business owner, you’ve probably gotten Shiny Object Syndrome – or SOS – whether or not you even realize it.  Everyone goes through it and it can give you analysis paralysis and stunt the growth of your business. We want to avoid it as much as we can.  I’m going to dig […]

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In the early months or even years of running a new business, it can be difficult to tell how well you’re really doing.  Even when you feel like you’re getting the hang of things. You’ve got a solid website, you’re making some sales here and there – but it might seem like there’s no concrete […]

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If you’re thinking about getting a PO box, read this first. I’m going to share the differences between a PO box and virtual mailboxes, and why you might want one over the other.  If you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about creating some privacy boundaries between your household and your small business. Recently I […]

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How to Start a Handmade Embroidery Business

If you’re looking to start an embroidery business, you first need to find out if it’s actually profitable and worth your time. Embroidery has been around for centuries and it’s easy to see why.  It’s classic, it’s beautiful, and it’s also so customizable that the options are limitless in terms of what you can make.  […]

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