I enjoyed writing last week’s blog post, so I created a poll in our secret FB group asking what topics they wanted me to discuss here, and the #1 topic…
I started writing this post months ago, when I was just getting over the launch of gift wrap and washi tape for the holiday. These two new products had my head…
After selling on Etsy for 7 years, I launched my own website (duh, you’re reading on it right now). Admittedly, it was initially hard for me to start directing traffic…
A common fear among Etsy sellers is receiving negative feedback. I see it brought up often in threads and groups I follow. That dreaded 3, 2 or even 1 star…
I am starting to become more active in pursuing the wholesale side of my business, and I often wonder what it’s like from a buyer’s perspective. What do they look…
I’m getting ready to take a trip to Seattle for the Renegade show next weekend (If you live in Seattle, come say hi! Details here). I remember before I started…
The day of the website launch I woke up around 7AM. I knew my scheduled newsletter was going out to my subscribers in just an hour so I shot out…
Anyone have the app Timeshop? Handy little app that shows you your daily posts on social media in previous years (all the way back to nine years ago when I…
Tuesday was a weird day for me. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong, I just felt….off? I feel like I have had this feeling on and off for a…
I did my first craft show of the year this past Saturday. I had skipped the majority of the local May shows because of our wedding so when I heard…
Last week, I asked my Facebook peeps for business topic questions they wanted me to discuss here on my blog. One of the questions that stood out the most was…
Aaahhh, I feel like myself again. Had a pretty long week of work after a crazy weekend (of work) but Thursday, you’re feeling pretty good. I had a table at…
I’ve been thinking about this here blog lately…what I choose to post about, what I choose not to post about, my reader’s response, my sponsor’s response.I’ve been having a great…
“Hi! Margo here from Eyes Of Style, a life and style blog with a focus on DIY fashion and design. I recently shared this tutorial over at my blog, and…
Happy Monday, friends! Things have been a bit of a world-wind lately, and while there were quite a few topics I had in mind for today’s post, yesterday I realized…
The more I explore this small business marketing world, the more I believe a newsletter is important. When I participate at craft shows I’m often surprised by the amount of…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] In getting ready for Renegade L.A., I had no idea how much stock to prepare. I realized that, although I have done shows before, I never really tracked…
[et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_6″] Since I just participated in a craft show, I wanted to share a bit of what my check list looks like. I generally only write down things that…
I mentioned on Facebook this week that I have developed an obsession with Instagram. I love being able to share quick and easy sneak peeks into what’s going on at…
Hey guys! I wanted to share this quick and easy tutorial today. I’m surprised to say that a lot of the comments I receive are “No-Reply Comments.” If you are…
Yesterday I was reading my friend Dana’s blog, The Wonder Forest, and I noticed she had a reminder at the bottom of her post that Google Reader was ending. I’ve already…
I think it’s really important for bloggers to make ‘blog friends.’ I know that the thought can be daunting. There have been days where I’ve felt like I’m late to…
It’s that time of year when most business owners are busy bustling in preparation for the big shopping weekend that starts with Black Friday and ends with Cyber Monday. We…
So you have a blog or shop. You love it. You want to spread the word by advertising on other blogs (which I totally recommend because getting involved in the…
My friend Gina, over at Acute Designs, has a great series called “Handmade 101: 3 Things I Wish I Had Known.” Through it she hopes to provide tips and inspiration…
One of my most popular posts has been my “How to Add a Pinterest Button to All Blog Posts” post. However, lately I’ve been getting questions on how to do…
Up until recently I have had a hard time keeping up with all the blogs I enjoy reading. I just started using Google Reader and I love it. The ability…