This is the time of the year when you’re probably getting at least a dozen emails that go like this:

“When will my order arrive?”

“Can I get this custom order on time for Christmas?”

“I ordered this yesterday. Why hasn’t it shipped yet?”

If any of these look familiar to you, you know that handling your shop’s customer service emails can be frustrating and time consuming.

Especially when you might “ruin someone’s Christmas” – yes! I’ve gotten that one too. (Thankfully my customer …

You’re busting your butt doing a craft show on a hot and humid Saturday.

Your booth catches the eyes of two women and they walk over.

They look interested!

They flip your product over and look for a price tag.

Oh uh, sticker shock.

They don’t quite notice you standing there in your booth.

One of them whispers too loudly to their friend, “I could make this myself” and walks away.

Kind of stings, doesn’t it?

This is definitely one of those roll-your-eyes moments.…

Why do you do what you do?

Why do you run your own creative business when it’s so much easier to get a “real” 9-5 job?

Why do you stay up at night creating new designs or promoting your work?

What’s it all for? The Creative Hive Manifesto exists for four reasons:

• To remind ourselves of our why
• To keep us focused and strong even when we are faced with hardships
• To build a community of united makers, artists & designers
• To create a future where

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 yourself (and your family) of your business profits.

In other words, you’re probably not cutting yourself a check at the end of every month.

In this post, you’ll find out why…