When you knit a scarf for your friend or paint a vase for your mother, that's a hobby. When you list that creation online for sale, that hobby creation becomes business. However, most handmade sellers fail to realize this. Read More »
31 Days
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Test Your Product’s Marketability {Day 2}
There are a few ways to not only test the marketability of a future product, but to enhance the visibility/search-ability of any existing products you might have on the market. Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Where to Start {Day 1}
Are you ready to turn your hobby into an income-earning side business? Want to sell on Etsy? Read More »
What Did the BaBCB Course Mean to You?
Overall, I think I gained knowledge and open mindedness. I gained the courage to reach out and take chances that I know I would never have taken had I not taken this course. I gained the ability to read through a lot of the crap that is out there being offered and get to the important stuff. Read More »
How to Build a Better Creative Business // Fall Class Launch 2013
How to Build a Better Creative Business // Fall Launch 2013 I’m very excited to announce a new and innovative course I co-host with Lisa Jacobs, specifically catered to the creative community. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, then you are going to be amazed at what I have to offer you here. I ... Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Build a Better Creative Business {Day 31}
Before I get into too much detail on the course, let me share with you a few of the reasons we built it and how to determine if it's a good fit for your creative business. Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Ready, Set, Goal! {Day 30}
Great goals are a mixture of excitement and challenge. You want them to feel like they're within your reach, but you'd have to really buckle down and put in some hard work to make them happen. Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: How to WOW Your Customers and Keep Them Coming Back for More {Day 29}
Today we're talking about customer service: How to WOW your customers and keep them coming back for more! Let's get straight to it: Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Perfect Your Elevator Pitch {Day 28}
Today, we're going to discuss how to introduce your business to people and perfect your elevator pitch. Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: More Q&A {Day 27}
Most of the questions Tim and I have received over the last two weeks or so have revolved around the Build a Better Creative Business course we’re currently promoting. Thank you! We’re so glad you asked :) Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Funding Your Business’ Growth {Day 26}
Today we're going to talk MONEY! As the saying goes, it takes money to make money! Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Time Management and Productivity {Day 25}
You owe it to your passion to treat it like a business and manage your time accordingly. That means not letting it grow like a hearty weed into every nook and cranny of your life, but giving it boundaries and tending to it the same way you'd nurture a lush garden. Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Wearing Many Hats {Day 24}
Today, we're going to talk about the many hats you wear when creating a creative career for yourself. Read More »
Live Etsy Shop Critiques { Webinar Replay}
Learn what sellers are doing wrong and right. Sit back and take in all the expert advice that you will be able to apply to your shop!! Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Branding {Day 23}
It's Day 23 of 31-Days to Build a Creative Business series. Let's talk shop! Today, we're going to discuss what branding means to your Etsy, craft, or hobby business. Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Identify Your Ideal Customer {Day 22}
We're getting down to the wire! Today is Day 22 of the Build a Creative Business series! Let’s discuss how to identify an ideal customer for your business, but first! A little disclaimer on marketing and advertising … Read More »
Etsy Shop Critiques Live
Learn what sellers are doing wrong and right. Sit back and take in all the expert advice that you will be able to apply to your shop!! Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Improve Your Shop Cohesion {Day 21}
It's Day 21 of 31-Days to Build a Creative Business series! Let’s talk shop cohesion! Read More »
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Build an Email List {Day 20}
31 Days to Build a Creative Business: Build an Email List {Day 20} You can find all the 31 Days articles HERE. Welcome back to Day 20 of 31-Days to Build a Creative Business series. Today we’re talking about building an email list for your business. Ask any successful online storefront, small business, or popular persona how they achieved their ... Read More »