When I asked what you needed to grow your business, an overwhelming number of you responded with “more time.” But before you try to find more time in your already busy day, first you should make sure you’re spending the time you have on the most valuable parts of your business. I spent the weekend …
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I’ve been thinking (and reading here and here) a lot about strengths and weakness. For a lot of us, especially those of us running a solo show, the tendency is to try to improve our weaknesses. To become better at the things we aren’t so great at. To become well rounded. But is this the …
Today I’m sharing a little video talking about the possibilities of having a day job that actually enhances your creative business. why I’m not quitting my day job from megan auman on Vimeo. I also mentioned the interview I did last week over at CraftyPod about Etsy and it’s pro-am culture. If you haven’t already …
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 …