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business buzz 5-21-10
Read more: business buzz 5-21-10A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: Should You Make Your Niche Smaller? – Why a focused niche is more successful then a broad approach. The Three Surprisingly Simple Keys to Success – “You need talent, luck, and persistence. Pick any two.” Big Brand Copycats – Eye-opening article from the…
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4 benefits of attending a trade show (beyond sales)
Read more: 4 benefits of attending a trade show (beyond sales)In addition to walking the National Stationery Show this past weekend, I spent some time at the other big show in the Javits Center – ICFF. The International Contemporary Furniture Fair is the annual trade show for all things home and design – furniture, home accessories, wallpaper, lighting, and a host of miscellaneous products that…
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National Stationery Show – how to stand out in a crowded field
Read more: National Stationery Show – how to stand out in a crowded fieldIf you design and make any kind of paper goods, the National Stationery Show is certainly the place to be. Every May, buyers from around the world (I saw a good assortment of locations represented at the show yesterday) head to New York and the Javits Center to make their paper purchases for the year. Yesterday was the…
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business buzz 5-14-10
Read more: business buzz 5-14-10A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: What IS in it for you? – Sister Diane shares why it’s ok to be a little selfish. Time is Never Found for ANYTHING – If you don’t make time for what’s important, it will never get done. The ABC’s of Responding to…
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which craft business book is right for you?
Read more: which craft business book is right for you?Yesterday on Design*Sponge, I shared my top 10 must read business books. (If you’ve just found your way over from D*S for the first time, welcome!) I included Craft Inc. on that list, and while I consider it a fantastic resource, it’s not the only book on the market aimed at anyone running (or looking…
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the CMBA business growth planner
Read more: the CMBA business growth plannerA few weeks ago, I sat down for an impromptu review of my business numbers. I calculated monthly income based on revenue stream, monthly expenses, and net profit. Then I set monthly sales goals for each revenue stream, and created a plan of attack to make those numbers a reality. After I was done, I…