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Instant Link Collection | Common Tax Mistakes For Small Business To Avoid

Jason — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:15:47 +0000

Vintage Large Tool Tote / Industrial Storage from: havenvintage

Tax time is kicking into high gear. Here are some tips to help you file your taxes and common mistakes to avoid.

Tax Report : Traps for Small Businesses Wall Street Journal

Tax Tip: 6 tips for reducing tax-time stress KOAM TV

Filing for an extension can solve tax problem Observer and Eccentric

Small-business owners can and must help shape local policy NJ.com

Top Three Tax Mistakes for Small Businesses Fox Business

Daily Links : Creative Business Tips

Timothy Adam — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:16:15 +0000

little red deer by: RoyalMint

Today’s links all come from the Arts Business Institute. The ABI offers seminars that are designed to instill successful business practices in artists.

How to Add Value to Your Art and Increase Profits

Starting a Business? Build Your Creative Community

How to Wholesale Your Work – Interview with Bruce Baker

20 Cheapskate Trade Show Booth Ideas

Artist Profile: Stepper Brothers

12 Ways Artists Can Network Effectively

Loving Pinterest

Martha Latta — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:37:26 +0000

Pinterest is quickly becoming my brand new obsession, so I wanted to share a little bit about it with you today, so we can all be equally obsessed with it!

I first heard about Pinterest when I took the Social Media Blitz Course offered for free by Handmadeology. It wasn’t on my radar at all before then, so like a good e-course student, I headed over and tried to sign up. I was foiled in my attempt when Pinterest told me I needed and invite to join. At that time, I wasn’t so clear on its purpose, so honestly, I just clicked away. Silly me.

Earlier this week I was revisiting the Social Media Blitz course because I had gotten off track with a program that was actually working really well for me. So, as I am reading through the course again, I come across the section on social bookmarking, and there it is again: Pinterest. This time I wasn’t ready to wait. I posted on my Facebook page and asked for someone to send me an invitation.

Like internet magic, about 45 minutes later (apparently it can take a while) my invites to Pinterest started rolling in. Just as I was figuring out how Pinterest works, my husband comes up behind me and asks, “What is that?” “Pinterest,” I say, “I’m not sure exactly how it works yet, but I can tell I am really going to like it.”

Like it is kind of an understatement. I am loving Pinterest! It’s one of those things that I think I really was missing in my online life, but didn’t know it until I found it! I know that sounds very dramatic, but I don’t often get excited about websites…

I really have only been using it for a couple of days, but I am so excited every time I find something I want to “pin.” Pinning is what Pinterest is all about. Like their about page explains, Pinterest is ” a virtual pinboard — a place where you can create collections of things you love and “follow” collections created by people with great taste.”

When you first get started, Pinterest offers up some board ideas to you because, this is the great thing, you can categorize photos on to several boards to keep everything organized. Suggested boards included things like “for the home,” and “my style pinboard,” and “books worth reading.” Cool. I’ve since added the following boards: Inspiration and Motivation, Crafty Food Projects, Art and Craft Fair Posters, and All Things Hipster (yeah, I know… just look at it when you get a chance).

I am going to get so lost in Pinterest… Oh wait, I just did (for 20 minutes!) while I was looking for a few photos to post here!

I highly suggest you get yourself on Pinterest without delay. Leave me a comment if you need an invite, and be sure to follow me and I’ll be sure to follow you!

Daily Links – Small Business Success

Timothy Adam — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:53:02 +0000

Happy Red Mini File Box | by: FreestyleGifts

Today’s links are focusing on the business side to selling online.

Writing a Business Plan – Wonder Thinking

The Cinderella Guide to Radically Transforming Your Business – Copy Blogger

My 5 Favorite, but Often Ignored, Analytics Features – Problogger

Simple Ways To Prevent Creative Burnout- Meylah

Clawing Out of Your Box: Using Twitter Effectively- Soutiegirl

Is Your Online Shop Actually Ready for Marketing?- Smallerbox

how do you know when it’s time to hire your first employee?- Crafting an MBA

Crafty Connections – Marketing on a Budget – Facebook Marketing

creativeapples — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:32:51 +0000

Hi! Welcome you to this weeks Crafty Connections! Each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and informative links to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafty DIY projects, and blogs I think are worth following. I hope you enjoy this weeks links!

How to Market your Small Business with No Budget

Focus you efforts (time and money) on something that’s more likely to get results.

Start the New Year with a Marketing Calendar

Marketing and merchandising for seasonal occasions is an essential part of boosting sales, and doing it effectively means planning ahead.

Building and Marketing your Facebook Page
Facebook offers a lot of opportunity for marketing your business, but how do you make the most of it and where do you start?

10 Things to do Daily for Entrepreneurs

Rediscover the importance of the “to do list”.

Using etsy’s circles and activity feeds to research your ideal customer

When it comes to finding out who your ideal customer is, there’s no better place to start then with people who have already purchased your products.

DIY-Sweetheart Pin Cushion Tutorial

Having cute things around you help motivate you when you are being creative!

If you know of any good handmade craft marketing resources I should include in the next Crafty Connections post please don’t hesitate to email me, or leave the link(s) in the comments section! I would love to be able to share these great resources with everyone! Also, are these links helpful to you? Let me know! I appreciate the feedback!!!! Thanks!

Crafty Connections is brought to you by Creative Apples

Top 20 Small Business and Design Year End Blog Posts

Timothy Adam — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:13:58 +0000

Polaroid 2011 Calendar - The Year in Polaroids | by: jerseymaids

Here are 20 of the top posts from handmade, and deign blogs that I read on a daily basis. They are in no particular order, because you should read them all!

Business:

how to make the most of your fourth quarter profits – Crafting an MB
Thoughts on Etsy, Circles, Feedback and Reputation Management – Smallerbox
aim high. act fast. claim your prize -Scoutiegirl
What’s Your Story? – Coppyblogger
The 21 Best Resources from the 2010 Business Blogosphere -Etsy Blog
2010: The Social Media Year in Review for Bloggers – Problogger
Stand Out in the Crowd or Drown – Heartmade
The Art of the Giveaway - Design*Sponge
Etsy Check List – Tips for Selling More – Handmade Marketing
12 Book to Help You Improve Your Social Media Prowess - Meylah

Design/Decor/Handmade:

Decorating Ideas – 1st Option- Decor8
Last Minuet Gift Wrapping Inspiration – Poppy Talk
Alice Stevenson – Artist Feature -Pikaland
Photo Blocks by Bonnie Jones – Papernstitch
Eco-Friendly Finds - Modish
Holiday Cards – Mixed Plate
Printable, Projects, and Patterns – Going Home to Roost
Christmas Treats – Indie Fixx
DIY Gifts {etsy love} – Everything Etsy
Cozy, Warm Inviting Homes – Best of 2010 – Apartment Therapy

Best of Handmadeology:

Downloadable Holiday Tags from Design*Sponge

Timothy Adam — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:42:26 +0000

Time to wrap presents, so why not add some unique tags! Check out these holiday tags from designer Julia Rothman.

You can download them from Design*Sponge HERE!

Crafty Links – Social Media Pains – Photo Editing

creativeapples — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:59:02 +0000

Hi! Since the holiday shopping season is in full swing, marketing tips and ideas are even more important. That’s why each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and other helpful links to help market your handmade arts and craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafts I’ve seen, and blogs I think are worth following. I hope you enjoy this weeks links!

Don’t Let Your Biz Fall Apart During The Holidays

some tips to keep your business going – and not go totally insane

Five Ways to Become a Local

Ideas regarding how to connect locally as an artist.

Do You Want to License Your Art? Here’s Your Contact List

A comprehensive list of companies who accept submissions from artists.

10 Cures for Your Social Media Pains

Photo Editing Tools – Free and Paid Options

When producing item photographs for your online store, photo editing tools become essential to ensuring your potential customers accurately size-up your items.

How to write a blog post every day

Best tips on how to manage writing a blog post every day.

Brought to you by Creative Apples

Crafty Connections: Flickr Tips – Remarketing – Craft Show Superstar

Timothy Adam — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:30:46 +0000

Hello again! I’d like to welcome you to this weeks Crafty Connections! Each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and other helpful links to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafts I’ve seen, and blogs I think are worth following. I hope you enjoy this weeks links!

Top 10 Misconceptions about Photography and the Law

If you’re a photographer, you need to read this! Very eye-opening and clears up a lot of misconceptions.

Behind the Register: How to get your product into my store

Real insider info on how to approach a store and essentially get on the shelves.

Flickr Tips for crafters

Great little video explaining how crafters can get the most from their flickr account!

Get a second chance with remarketing
Sometimes it takes more than one visit to get someone to make a purchase.

Re-Purposing: Sweater into Sling Purse

It’s time to give those old sweaters a new life and turn them into something new!

Six Tips to Become a Craft Show Superstar
Being physically present at a local craft show, arts and crafts festival, or business forum can be what sets your craft-brand-business apart from the competition.

Brought to you by: Creative Apples

Daily Links – Time Management – Blog Tips- Etsy Tips

Timothy Adam — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:51:18 +0000

Today’s success reading list covers time management, reaching your target market, Etsy success tips, and some great blogging tips! Grab your cup of coffee and enjoy!

Crafty Connections| Bloggs – Crafts – Martha – SEO

creativeapples — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:19:56 +0000

Hello! I’d like to welcome you to this weeks Crafty Connection! Each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and other helpful links to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafts I’ve seen, and blogs I think are worth following. I hope you enjoy!

Quality backlinks for better SEO

another super important key to SEO– Backlinks.

Getting color on the canvas

Sometimes you just have to get the dang paint on the canvas.

4 Social marketing tips from Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart may be best known for her cupcakes, but she also knows a thing or two about social media.

DIY-project- fabric leaf bowls – Loving this tutorial– perfect for autumn decorating

Blogging for etsy sellers

You don’t have to be an English major, an HTML whiz, or an ace reporter. All you need is a little time and the tools you already have.

A blog you should follow!
The Stapelia Company
Jessica is painter, an illustrator and a photographer who strives to bring this essence of the quiet and hidden to each piece she creates!

100k For Handmade – Handmade Links November 3, 2010

Timothy Adam — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:19:04 +0000

100k For Handmade keeps it’s fans up to date everyday with the latest links from the handmade community. Here are a few top articles and stories from the past few days. Enjoy!

Motherload of Creative Thanksgiving Day Ideas — Tip Junkie

laney butler photography | going home to roost

Monday in Stitches : Craftee

anything that can be reframed should be

Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » under $100: fluffy, shiny, toasty and cozy

12 Ways to Bring Color to a Room with Pillows : Decorating : Home & Garden Television

Etsy :: Community- Quit your day job – Vital

Sponsor Spotlight: Allie’s Adornments – Modish

Etsy Teams Up With HGTV for Handmade Holiday Shopping | Handmadeology

Zibbet’s Blog – INSPIRE » Fantastic Five: Nature Inspired Housewares

Cuteable » Blog Archive » Little Korboose

Branding You: 5 Ways to Build a Community | Meylah