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Today I want to talk about the difference between running a business and simply supporting your hobby. With sites like Etsy and Shopify making entry into the crafts market so easy, the line between business and hobby gets more blurred by the day. And that blurry line can cause a lot of stress for you …
A few weeks ago, Tara and I recorded this little video. (And yes, we’re in a Panera. And yes, I make a lot of funny faces in the video.) We frequently talk business when we get together, and here we talk about building our own creative empires, how our businesses are perceived by those around …
When it comes to your pricing strategy, do you take an offensive stance or are you constantly on defense? Defensive pricing is reactionary. You set your prices by responding to the prices of similar products on the market. But when you do this, you are letting someone else dictate the rules of the game. When …
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Today I’m excited to share this guest post from Holly of Accounting Spot. Holly provides accounting and bookkeeping services for small and micro businesses, and she’s graciously agreed to share her tips for keeping track of profit in your business. Thanks Holly! Hello! I was so excited when Megan asked me to guest post here …