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The key to Search Engine Optimization (or SEO) success on Etsy is picking the most effective keywords for your shop and items. This helps your products come up faster for customers who are looking online via Google, Etsy, and other search engines. Here are three simple ways to generate keywords and phrases to use in […]
Being super duper focused and getting whole piles of work done in a day is not one of my strong suits. Sure, I’m busy, I do get quite a bit accomplished in a day but I know I also squander my time. So this year it has been a goal of mine to improve my […]
September seems to be the season of the start of new schedules. Even if no one in your household is going back to school this fall, the post-summer schedule reset is an opportunity to build new routines. That’s why the September issues of magazines are full of tips for streamlining your mornings. You want […]
We often think that huge creative successes are made up of luck. Maybe it’s easier to explain success that way—as a chance happening or good fortune. Some of us even tend to think that people are creative geniuses because of good genes, financially supportive families, or some other random benefit bestowed upon them. But it […]
If you are like many creative business owners you probably spend a great deal of time tending to your business. Then there is the family, the day job, the house and all of the other demands you deal with while trying to run and improve your business. All of that running, going and doing can […]
Recently I reached out to several Chicagoland crafty business owners to see what they had to say about running a creative business. I’ve learned a lot! Hopefully you will too. Meet Josephine from Abuela Creations! After seeing this article where she was featured, I couldn’t wait to get to know her more! What inspired you […]
As business owners, we all hit highs and low. To stay inspired, read other people’s success stories to find out how they overcome difficulties and navigate the world of business. These 5 books are worth reading and should become part of your library now. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield This book is all […]
It’s easy to get stuck in one way of thinking, especially if you’ve had some success with doing things in one specific way. When that happens, your business may stay steady, but if you really want it to grow, it’s time to start thinking outside the box. What are some things that you can implement […]
Every small business owner feels stuck sometimes. Sales aren’t what they should be, traffic could be better, and no amount of marketing seems to be helping. It happens to us ALL. Here are a few ways to help you get unstuck and jumpstart your creative business. 1. Develop Self Confidence That does not mean […]
A key to improving your business is being able to stay on trend. One minute something’s in, the next it’s out. To help your business grow, you need to be able to keep up with the constantly changing market. To do this you should be able to recognize when a trend is on the cusp […]
