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are you listening to too many voices?
Read more: are you listening to too many voices?The world is teeming with information (websites, blogs, books, Pinterest, the list goes on and on!) and there’s a natural tendency, especially when you’re building your business, to want to consume as much as possible. I know that I’ve gone through periods where I’ve followed a ton of blogs, read what felt like every book…
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making multiple revenue streams work for your business
Read more: making multiple revenue streams work for your businessIf I were to identify one key factor in developing a successful creative business, it would probably be developing multiple revenue streams. Having multiple revenue streams can help even out the unexpected ups and downs (and cash flow) of a creative business, provide a better safety net than a day job, and help take advantage…
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Who pays for shipping?
Read more: Who pays for shipping?Yesterday, this email landed in my inbox: When it comes to wholesale, who pays the shipping costs? You or the buyer? The short answer is simple, the buyer. But the reality is much more nuanced. Which leads me to a misconception worth addressing. One that I’ve been perpetuating myself for the last several years. When…
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when it comes to price, context is everything
Read more: when it comes to price, context is everythingThe other day at the grocery store, I hesitated when spending almost a dollar on a packet of my favorite French vanilla cocoa mix. But while I was there, I couldn’t help thinking that at Starbucks, I don’t bat an eye at spending over $5 for my soy vanilla spice latte. In the grocery store,…
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What’s causing your lack of motivation?
Read more: What’s causing your lack of motivation?It’s a week until New York Gift, and I should be down in the studio, blasting out work. But I’m not. My motivation has slowed to a crawl. And the reality is, I can’t really do much about it. I’m not a winter person, and so when I’m cold, my brain and body shut down….