did I ever tell you about the time winona ryder almost bought some of my art? It was the early days of my first business and I had a weekly booth at the Melrose Trading Post in Hollywood and one…
I’m betting that you didn’t notice that I’ve been absent… …from social media for a month. I set out to take a two week summer vacation from social media like I do most summers, since it’s our slow time of…
As the owner of a creative small business it’s important to create a memorable experience for your customers both in your online shop and at craft fairs. A few ways to do that is with creative gifts with purchase, fun…
The beginning of the year is a classic time for goal-setting…but it’s also a classic time for goal-forgetting. If you set some goals this year and haven’t been keeping up with them as you intended, you’re not alone! 92% of…
it’s a new year and that means a fresh start… …not just for you but also for your business. What do you want to do differently for your business this year? What area of your business do you want to…
i carry a small notebook with me everywhere… I can’t remember ever going anywhere without a small notebook in my purse or pocket (and, of course, a pen). Over the years and 18 moves I’ve made traversing California in U-Haul…
What’s something that you would do if fear wasn’t standing in your way? What would you do if you stopped caring about what other people thought or let go of the expectations the world has for you or embraced your…
Have you seen this Instagram Reel yet? There are 1,000s of versions of it, all featuring small business owners sharing what it’s really like to be a solopreneur. Most of us small business owners have to take on multiple (if…
When I sit down to write these monthly letters to you, I usually have a starting point… . . . but tonight it’s different. There’s no outline in my head. I’m starting from nowhere. Usually I start from somewhere… it…
What am I supposed to put in my email? When I encourage someone to start sending out regular emails to their audience, 9 times out of 10, that is what I hear! Crafting an email that your audience loves and…
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