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Let’s get real for a minute. Making crafting profitable is basically like running your own small business. And not only are you the CEO of this business, but you’re also the creative team, the manufacturer, and the marketer all rolled into one. That’s a lot of different responsibilities for one person to juggle! That’s why […]
Many creative business owners are looking for opportunities to connect with other indie artisans, small business owners, or content experts while also keeping abreast of the latest developments in their industry, social media, and handmade marketplaces. One way to do this – from any location – is to participate in Twitter Chats. (If you’re new […]
Welcome to the fifth in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Today we are focusing on Facebook, a giant in the social media industry. You will learn how to use Facebook and receive a helpful overview on using Facebook for business. Facebook: The Backstory Facebook was founded in 2004 as a […]
Welcome to the fourth in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Today we are focusing on Pinterest, an image sharing/content curation platform with social features. Pinterest: The Backstory Pinterest launched in 2010 and now has over 44 million users. Although initially using Pinterest for marketing was discouraged, features for business users have since expanded. […]
Welcome to the fourth in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Even if you don’t have a lot of experience online, learning how to use social media is very easy. Today we are focusing on how to use LinkedIn, the professional networking service. LinkedIn: The Backstory LinkedIn launched in 2003 and […]
Welcome to the third in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Today we are focusing on Twitter, the social network that challenges creative business owners to refine their marketing messages down to 140 characters. Twitter: The Backstory Twitter launched in 2007 and now has over 288 million monthly active users […]
Welcome to the second in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Today we are following up last week’s post on Google+ (also known as G+) by sharing tips for getting more out of using G+ for business. Now that you have a presence on G+, you may be wondering how you […]
Welcome to the first in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Today we are focusing on Google+ (also known as G+). Many people make the mistake of passing Google+ up, thinking it to be smaller and less effective than it actually is. Learning how to use Google+ is easy […]
