Are
You the Master of Your Domain?
Nadine Gilden,
Curious
Light
"YOU
need to take repsonsiblity and ownership of your domain. It
is your site and you need to be able to control it. Leaving
everything in someone else's hands is a recipe for disaster."
The
Relationship between Colour & Sales
Amanda Vlahakis,
Truly Ace
"Make no mistake that emotions are the driving force behind
sales, and customers making buying decisions can be influenced
through visual elements towards a particular behavior or emotion
that will encourage more sales."
Beating
Business Burnout
Lynn H. Colwell,
Bloom and
Grow
"If you find yourself exhausted, ridden by anxiety,
suffering physical problems such as headaches, stomach aches,
or sore muscles, it's time to consider whether you're on the
verge of burnout."
Ten
Common Web Design Mistakes
Nadine Gilden,
Curious
Light, Tinacious
Gifts
"Many
small business owners design and build their own websites, or
have a relative or friend do it. Inevitably, mistakes get made
that can cause them to lose customers, and prompt poor word
of mouth. Here are 10 common mistakes and some ways to fix them."
I'm
a Mom First
Jennifer
Ramos, Textile
Fetish
"Hello,
my name is Jennifer, soon to be 32. I have two children and
I run a business in my home. Simultaneously!"
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Getting
Your Product Out There
Kim Barker,
Safetygirl
"It
would be great if we could all afford publicists to work full
time getting our name out there, but with a small, new business,
that's not always possible. Here are my five tips for getting
great exposure for your product without breaking the bank."
Taking
Professional Looking Photos Without a Professional
Lindsay Landis,
Pattern
& Paw
"And TADA! You’re done! You’ve just created
a professional product photo without a professional! Congratulations!
I hope this was helpful."
Craft
Show 101
Brandy Agerbeck, Loosetooth
"On
a gorgeous early fall day, I participated in the first (annual)
Renegade Craft Fair. I am reticent to do craft shows. Why? Because
they are a lot of prep work and always a crap shoot."
Taking
the Plunge
Alexandria, Fashion
Compassion
"Being a small business owner means the sky is the
limit to your creativity! As long as you keep focused and work
hard on your dreams - you are for sure to succeed!"
Getting
Started In Stores
Susan Beal, Susanstars
"Once
you have perfected a few of your cool handmade designs, try
approaching small, independent stores you like around town." |
