Remember back in 2020 when we thought ‘oh, this pandemic thing will only last a few months’ or ‘everything will be back to normal in 2021’? 

Ha! If anything’s for sure about 2021 it’s that the world has changed for good. 

And as small businesses, we need to adapt to stay relevant or our livelihoods will suffer.

But don’t freak out! 

Today, I’m going to share with you the top 5 product trends I’m seeing already in 2021!

AND I’m going to give you some practical suggestions …

If you’re not having much success with your handmade business, it might be because of the products you’re selling. 

As artists, we want to believe that our work is sellable no matter what, but the hard truth is that that’s not always the case. 

When starting a handmade business, it’s important to be able to separate our business from our art, so we can focus on creating products that actually sell. 

That’s why today, I’m going to tell you 5 things to avoid with your handmade …

Owning your own business comes with a lot of perks. 

From the extra income to the freedom to live life on your terms, it’s no wonder why so many people dream of it. 

While being a business owner is certainly worth pursuing, there are some things that most books, podcasts, and videos simply don’t teach us. 

This is where I’ll be sharing 3 major aspects of owning a business that no one tells you. 

For today’s post, I thought I would do something a little different. I’m going to flip through and talk about my very first business journal from 15 years ago.

That’s right! This is from when I just started my business at the very beginning, and I’ve never shared this with anyone before.

I’m so glad I kept this journal because it is so interesting to see where my head was at, and I’m sure I’ve got some stories to share along the way.