As an Etsy seller, I know you’ve put a lot of work, pride and creative energy into the shop you’ve built. We may not always like their policies or changes, but they are a business first and foremost, and they operate like one. Make sure you do the same! Here are a couple of potential dangers to remember […]
At the start of 2014, I decided on full-disclosure and proceeded to share monthly income reports with the revenue I’d earned from both my Etsy shop (Energy Shop Jewelry) and this blog. Here’s how the idea was formed, what it taught me and how you can apply it to your own business. Why I Started […]
I love creating collages for both my blog (see my 15 before 2015) and Etsy shop (gift guide, as shown below). I shared the software I use to create all of my graphics on the Mac in The Little Black Book for Creative Business – it’s inexpensive and extremely user-friendly. Click here to see a […]
Pinterest has become my absolute favorite form of marketing and the best traffic referrer for my creative business to date. While my Facebook reach continues to shrink, free exposure from Pinterest is on a steady increase. By the way, how can it be that every time I post to my Facebook fan page, it does better than […]
It’s time to start preparing for the most wonderful time of the year for businesses big and small alike. We’re about to enter the most profitable quarter and busiest season, so today I’d like to offer you some ways to encourage product gifting. More importantly, I want to leave you with a few ideas to keep […]