by Jess | Marketing, Podcasts, YouTube
Makers – should you (or should you not) participate in big sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day, EOFYS, etc.? In this episode I discuss the reasons why these sales events might be a good fit for you – and when they might NOT. I hope it...
by Jess | Interviews, Podcasts
Sigriet has been running a thriving terrarium business for many years – but this year, like many of us, she had to make some changes. A big part of her business these days is terrarium workshops – for both small and corporate groups – and COVID...
by Jess | Etsy, Handmade Biz Tips, Health, Mindset, Motivation, Organisation, Podcasts, Self-Care, Time Management, Videos, YouTube
More people than ever before are moving to working from home – either due to COVID, or due to moving into some form of self-employment. I’ve been fully self-employed for over 10 years, and I’ve worked from home for this entire time. Over this time...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Marketing, Podcasts, Set Up Shop, Social Media
Chereen Leong Schwarz has worked hard to build a super-engaged instagram following, which has helped her create a thriving handmade business! I’ve known Chereen for a few years now – she’s a member of my Thriver Circle membership community –...
by Jess | Etsy, Podcasts, Set Up Shop, YouTube
Have you been thinking about starting an Etsy shop? More than ever, selling our creations online is becoming an attractive way to start a business and make extra income. But it’s not as easy as you might think… In today’s show, I outline a number of...
by Jess | Branding, Interviews, Podcasts
When do you know it’s the right time to make a big change in your business? For Aliya Hutchison of Soap Cult, it was when she saw unboxing videos of her soaps – and found herself cringing at the mismatched, DIY branding just pouring out of boxes. It was...