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How to: model photography for your products

Are you looking to do more with your shop’s product photography? You know you can convert more customers into sales if your shop is optimized. Your product photography is no exception. I’ve talked about how to take product photos on white backgrounds and how you can edit those photos using a free software. Today, we’ll take […]

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How to pay yourself in your creative business The Formula

You are depriving yourself Hey small business owner. I’m calling you out. You’re in big trouble.  Money matters are not to be taken lightly in your business. For example, pricing your products correctly is the foundation of your career. I bet all the chocolate in the house that you’re making this money mistake. You’re depriving […]

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My first trade show experience: National Stationery Show 2015

I’ve talked about how wholesale is a great way to diversify your income streams and build your business. Have you wondered how to up your wholesale game for your creative biz? What’s one way that can turn your business into a million dollar company in less than two years? (It has happened to a few […]

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How to create a wholesale linesheet in Microsoft Word or Pages for Mac

Over at the Academy of Handmade, I wrote a post on 5 things to consider before you jump in and do wholesale. If you’re inspired and you think you’d like to take wholesale on, awesome! I’m right here with you on that and think it’s a great source of income. Here’s a list of the […]

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don’t make this mistake when giving away free stuff

Do you give out free stuff in your creative business? It could be your incentive to sign up to your mailing list, like a free PDF or an ebook. It could be a free gift with every order or a giveaway prize. When you give out free versions of your product, there’s the assumption that […]

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How to build a loyal following on social media

  How do you grow your social media following? The right kind that are not only your target customers but also raving, loyal fans? You’re about to find out how and see the power of a true and faithful following on social media. Two days ago I posted one of my scented bacon necklaces on @tinyhandsjewelry […]

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Unlock a Profitable Handmade Business in Just 12 Weeks WITHOUT USING ETSY OR SOCIAL MEDIA

Don’t chase success the hard way. Follow the same simple step-by-step system that I used to build multiple 6- and 7-figure online handmade businesses. Even if you hate selling, don’t have a large following, and aren’t techy.

How to get influencers, bloggers and celebrities to make your product go viral  

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How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans

Secret # 2

How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep

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