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With so many options for spreading the word about your business—social media, Facebook ads, online marketplaces, traditional advertising—it’s guaranteed that your efforts will lead to sales, right? Not necessarily. There’s no such thing as a guarantee for any aspect of marketing your handmade business. No one can guarantee that daily Facebook posts will bring you five […]
Are you finding it hard to make sales in your handmade business? Some days you feel like you’re not sure what you’re doing. What’s the magic key, the secret that other businesses that have “made it” aren’t telling you? I want to peel back and show you the exact strategy I’ve used to take my business to consistent five […]
Are you frustrated that you’re not doing all the things you want to do for your handmade business? That mental to-do list just keeps growing and you’re feeling like there’s not enough time in the day. You find yourself on Facebook again and as bedtime rolls around, you start to feel guilty or upset that […]
I’m not usually one to make new year’s resolutions, but 2014 was the year that I really wanted to WOW my customers at Tiny Hands. If you’ve ever made a purchase from my shop, you’ll probably know about my two-week made to order policy. My handmade jewelry take a lot of time to make (up […]
Do you sell finished products or supplies? If you’re like me, you’re catering to the consumer that’s ready to buy a finished piece. They’re not interested in spending the time and effort to make something on their own. Our customers are people wanting to wear your product now. They want to gift your product to […]
Did you just get yet another angry email from someone complaining that your prices are too high? Or you just got back from a craft show where you overheard passersby commenting about your high prices. You’re hurt, disappointed, confused and upset. But you’re not alone. Here’s a screenshot of an email I got from someone […]
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
How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans
How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep
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