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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 »

Creating a system for order fulfillment isn't really all that in depth or time consuming. Just grab a sheet of paper, follow the steps below, and you'll be flying through your orders in no time. Read More »

Anyone can become an expert. It doesn't take a diploma or for Oprah to say you are {that may help though}. It takes practice, knowledge, skill, & recognition. Read More »

So, the type of freebie matters. "Really," you say. Yes, it does. I've had people send me the item I ordered with a little extra of the item or maybe some of what I ordered in a different color. Read More »

Most markets these days are saturated. You need to stand out in the crowd. You can start this process with your brand. Remember, you reflect your brand & others perceive it. You want your brand perceived in a way that is rememberable & professional. Read More »

  I started this little creative project a while back. I decided I was going to make a flag bunting to add some color & a decorative element to my studio. You’ve seen them, right? They seem to be everywhere these days & I’m jumping on the bandwagon. I think they’re adorable! So I checked out a few DIY bunting ... Read More »

You have to start off by knowing your customer & knowing your product. It's called market research. Read More »

Anyone can become good at what they do, but what happens once you reach that point of being good? Do you stop? Read More »

Well today I'm sharing how you can invest in your business & invest in your children at the same time! Whether you have a newborn, a toddler, a school aged child, or a teenager. Enjoy! Read More »

So you've heard the term "User Friendly", it usually refers to products & software, but today I'm going to share with you 4 ways to make your Etsy Shop more "Customer Friendly". Read More »

Optimizing your shop for SEO will increase your traffic & can lead to sales. It’s that simple. It’s a proven tactic that works, but it’s up to you whether you’re going to take advantage of it or not. Read More »

Decision paralysis is when there's a decision that needs to be made, like where to start on making your wreath patterns, but there are so many choices that you get stuck, not knowing which choice to make. So you do nothing. You stop. You become stagnant. Read More »

The new year is just around the corner & it's that time of the year when we all start thinking about planning, prioritizing, & setting goals for ourselves. But you know what? January is NOT the time to start this! Read More »

Sometimes, in this crazy life of trying to get ahead with our businesses, we feel lost, overwhelmed, we have questions that seem to have no answers, we don’t know where to begin, we feel stress, discouraged, & just plain stuck in a rut. Do you feel that way right now? Read More »

Blogging is one of the easiest ways to market your business. Whether you use a free blogging platform like Blogger or you have your own domain with a website & Wordpress blog...blogging is a smart move to make Read More »

So first off, what does “the 411″ mean? I remember that little saying from middle school & that was like, so 15 years ago! Whoa, that makes me feel old.Weird. Pricing Woes Anyway, pricing products is always a struggle. At least for me it is. You have to consider so many different factors & it varies depending upon what your ... Read More »

Today I want to share 4 steps to doing this yourself & some oh-so-fabulous resources that are available to help make that transition super smooth for you if this is something you're interested in doing for your business. Read More »

Imagine you’re a customer shopping for the perfect handmade gift for your Mom for Mother’s day. You’ve searched through several shops, & finally narrow your choices down to two. Read More »

You need to stop focusing on your problems & start focusing on what’s already working for you or what has worked in the past. Read More »