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Designing an MBA

Business thinking for designers and makers.

  • resources for manufacturing

    I’m so excited today to have a guest post over at the Design*Sponge Biz Ladies series.  (Welcome to any new readers coming over from D*S!) My post is all about helping find a manufacturer for your product ideas.  (It’s focused on finding a local manufacturer whenever possible, which is something that is very important to…

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  • new york international gift fair

    I’m back from the gift fair, and after taking most of the weekend off, I’m slowly easing back into things.  I’ve got two posts planned recapping the New York International Gift Fair.  The first post is going to be more a general post about the show to give those of you thinking about doing it…

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  • thanks for your patience

    I know its been a little quiet around here as I wrapped up preparations for the New York International Gift Fair, and then spent the week exhibiting at the show.  (Only one more day to go!)  I also know that lots of people have been finding their way to the site this past week, which…

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  • DIY marketing materials

    I’m headed to NYC at the end of the week for the gift fair (I’ll be exhibiting), so I spent most of yesterday in my office making little catalogs for the cozy/cuff.  I decided to go the DIY route for my catalogs partly out of budgetary concerns, and partly because none of my online printing…

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  • take the Crafting an MBA reader survey

    I’ve put together a little survey to help me figure out what kind of content you’d like to see here.  I’ve got my own goals for Crafting an MBA – but it would be nothing without you fantastic readers, so I want to make sure I’m meeting your needs too. Please take a minute to…

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  • business buzz 1-22-10

    A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: Stock and flow – a fantastic way to think about what you’re putting out around the Internet. (thanks to ohmeaghan for the link!) Kickstarter – help someone realize their ideas, or submit a project of your own to get funded! How much money…

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