by Jess | Marketing, Products, Retail, Shop Design
This is a guest post by Simmone Spring. I’ve known Simmone for a few years – we’ve bumped into each other at markets here in Brissie on numerous occasions! She’s uniquely qualified to write this – the first of a short...
by Jess | Marketing, MotiBrights, Motivation, Products, Social Media
This quote is from a truly excellent article on The Holborn, written by founder of Hiut Denim Co. David Hieatt. The article – Ten Lessons from a Maker (This site/resource is no longer available) – was shared by one of my...
by Jess | Etsy, Marketing, Money, Motivation, Products, Set Up Shop
I’m going to lay some truth on you all today. Handmade business is hard work. Building a successful handmade business that actually makes you a decent income? Seems darn near impossible. But take it from me – it’s not. It DOES takes a long time and...
by Stacie Bloomfield | Organisation, Products
The new year is a fresh start. As an illustrator I look forward to trying out brand new ideas, improving on what is already working, and maybe even cleaning up my product offering to create a leaner, stronger line. Every January I really...
by Katia Donohoe | Marketing, Money, Motivation, Products, Time Management
Making your small handmade business a success is hard. It is definitely not just listing your items in an online store store: it requires determination, constant development and devotion. Three Ds that will help you to get through the “wall” and get...
by Megan Eckman | Marketing, Products
This time of year, I generally try my best not to lose my mind. This year things are even crazier than usual since I’ve signed up for 5 shows, I’m moving to a new state the first week of January, and my partner’s parents suddenly decided to visit for...