business buzz 8-7-10

A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links:

How to Finance Your Craft Business – some great ways to make your pennies stretch when you’re first going pro.

Brag Better About Your Art, About You – you need to learn how to speak about your accomplishments with self-confidence and here are some helpful ideas

15 Excellent Corporate Blogs to Learn From – examples of good blog design, accessibility, and interaction ideas from some real life examples

3 Steps to Help Artists Find Gallery Representation – how to sell yourself, find your target galleries, and then approach them

Eight Things You Must Do When you Sell An Artwork – you thought you were done once the money was in your bank account? Not if you want a repeat performance.

The Golden Triangle of Online Marketing, Part 3: Email Marketing – more people use email and there’s better opportunity for personal connection than with public social media platforms

101 Ways to Make More Sales Online – seriously, you need to read Copyblogger everyday! This post will help you convert lurkers into buyers

6 Ways To Brand Your Business With Content – Your artwork has your voice all over it, so should your blog, website, business cards, marketing copy, etc.