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the myth of location independence
Read more: the myth of location independenceOne of the great promises of the new age of digital entrepreneurs is that you can run your business from anywhere. Location independence is the mantra of the day! It’s even a selling point for Etsy. Because Etsy allows you to connect with buyers from across the globe, it doesn’t matter where you live. But…
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business buzz 10-15-11
Read more: business buzz 10-15-11A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links. 39 blogging tips – If you’ve already got a blog, you can scroll down through the first 10 tips. These are more technical tips rather than content tips. Don’t Use Price as Marketing Strategy – Someone will ALWAYS be cheaper than you, so…
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what does it cost to run your business?
Read more: what does it cost to run your business?Do you know what it costs, what it really costs, to run your business? Let’s back up. Do you have monthly sales goals for your business? If not, you should. You should have a target number for how much money you need to bring in each month. That number should be your benchmark. When you…
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you can't copy someone else's strategy
Read more: you can't copy someone else's strategyIn the post on Missoni mania, Kate asked an interesting question. What language did Target use to generate buzz and promote the Missoni launch? Could I share examples? Target’s primary way of spreading the word was a well placed TV commercial. They didn’t run it often. Just enough during key TV shows to get people…
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business buzz 10-8-11
Read more: business buzz 10-8-11A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links. 10 Tricks To Motivate Yourself To Write–Right NOW – Give yourself a kick in the butt in your day-to-day battle to get things done Once you’ve sold something, what can you do to keep those clients coming back? Enhancing the Art Buying Experience One…
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thank you, Steve
Read more: thank you, SteveI bought my first iPhone in 2007. At the time, my primary revenue streams were craft shows and Etsy. I bought an iPhone so I could keep track of the second while I was away at the first. I never met Steve Jobs, yet the impact he had on my life and business cannot be…