by Jess | Etsy, Motivation, Set Up Shop
I just got back from spending 2 weeks travelling around Cambodia. I have been to South-East Asia before… but I’ve never spent so much time in one country, travelling around on the ground between towns and cities. It was an experience...
by Jess | Etsy, Health, Marketing, Money, Motivation, Products, Set Up Shop, Social Media, Time Management
Over the last few years, I’ve taught, talked with, and watched many hundreds (perhaps even thousands!) of people who have the shared dream of turning their handmade hobby into a thriving business. Unsurprisingly, they all share many positive things in...
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 Jess | Health, Set Up Shop, Time Management
I’ve been thinking about doing a digital sabbatical for a long time now. Even when I have time off from the jewellery business (such as our #USACAN2013 trip this year), I still stay connected. I still work – checking email, running this blog, staying on...