Small Business Tips

At the end of the day, to build a profitable jewelry brand, you need to be pricing your jewelry correctly. Read More »

Tracy and Robin are back at it with Flourish & Thrive Academy! They just launched their 2nd video in a free trainings series. The first one taught the “4 Essential Steps” every jewelry designer needs to take to build a strong foundation for your jewelry business. If you missed it don’t fret, it is still live! Register HERE Their newest video ... Read More »

After talking to many creative entrepreneurs, I quickly learned that I was not the only one with this problem. So I devised a DIY Business Plan, and have implemented it with both of my businesses. Before anything, I asked myself a few questions: Read More »

The phrase "multiple streams of income" is music to my ears. I love the imaginary doors it opens, I love the way it rolls off my tongue, and I love the peace of mind it brings. Read More »

As the year comes to an end, it’s a brilliant time to reflect on what it is that you would like to manifest for your creative business for 2014. Read More »

    2013 was a year of growth for Handmadeology, with over 2 million visitors and 4 million page views!  I have put together a list of the top 10 most visited business articles from 2013.  These articles were all not published in 2013, but as you can see they were very popular! Top 10 Handmade Business Articles of 2013 ... Read More »

What Will You Create for 2014? A Few Things NOT to Worry About It’s no secret, and there are no two ways about it: In order to expand, you have to s  t  r  e  t  c  h your comfort zone. The end of a calendar year is the perfect time to review what’s working and what you need to ... Read More »

We will always look back on parts of our lives and say, “I wish I knew then what I know now…” so here are 10 insights that I wish I knew during my first creative business. Read More »

As one of the biggest supporters of the Shop Local movement, Meylah has entered to win 1 of 12 Chase Mission Main Street Grants to help further our work for this most important cause for the  small business community!  We need just 225 votes to be considered for this amazing opportunity which would help to infuse $250k of additional funding into our work ... Read More »

Here are five things I learned this year about building my dream. There really are more than five but these are the ones at the top of my list. Whether you are still gathering momentum, are in the midst of your best year yet, or are ready to evolve I think these will resonate with you. Five things I’ve learned about building your dream: Read More »

Did You Know: Consumers are going to spend about 7% more this holiday season than last year that is $600 Billion in just two months? Read More »

Are you prepared for the influx of customers that may come knocking on your business's door? If not, I'm here to to give you a quick tip that can make your holiday experience a much easier one. Read More »

We researched, picked the brains of store owners, established artists, MBA's (yes, them too) and came up with five strategies.. Some may work for you: Read More »

Are you ready to have the best business quarter of your career? What about next year? Do you even know what the business of your dreams would look like? Read More »

How to create one social media marketing plan for the upcoming holiday shopping season, that you can repeat again and again throughout the year. Read More »

Some handmade artisans are afraid of people copying their work and stealing their ideas, but I prefer to thank imitators in appreciation for the sincerest form of flattery: imitation. Read More »

We are, each one of us, creating something out of nothing. We are artists. Two years ago, I didn’t have a small business. I just had an idea. I invested my time, energy, and a little bit of money--just as you did. Read More »

It’s my job to never forget what it’s like to be a customer. I treat all my customers, whether virtual or face-to-face, as I would like to be treated. Follow these 8 tips for customer service success. Read More »

“I feel so overwhelmed! I want to pull my hair out because I have so many things to do. I know I should be acting like a CEO, but I am stuck in the day to day of my jewelry business. I know I need help, but I don’t know how to get there. “ Read More »