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business buzz 4-10-10
Read more: business buzz 4-10-10A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: DIY USP ASAP – A really great worksheet for developing your unique selling proposition. Dear BAKERY: Profit Sharing – Some suggestions for implementing an employee profit sharing program in your small business. 10 Steps to Wholesale Success – Tips to get your wholesale…
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guest post: What's the story, mornin' glory?
Read more: guest post: What's the story, mornin' glory?Today I’m excited to share a guest post from Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl. Tara gives her take on a recent Seth Godin post that’s been making the rounds in the handmade community. Seth Godin – demigod of the community marketing movement (I’m not sure that’s what it’s actually called‚ but that’s what I’d call…
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question: how do you keep track of inventory?
Read more: question: how do you keep track of inventory?With spring in full force, it’s really time to think about spring cleaning my office! And the number one priority needs to be going through boxes of product, inventorying them, and making sure they’re available for sale in the shop. (They certainly aren’t making me money just sitting in my office!) So I thought I’d…
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when to give away free products
Read more: when to give away free productsMost of the conversation around Free centers on giving away information as a way to broaden your reach. The reason most people can afford to give information away for free is that there are no physical costs. The only thing you are giving up is your time. But someone brought up this question in the…
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is it time to add new price points to your product line?
Read more: is it time to add new price points to your product line?Wow, I can’t believe we’re already five days into April! Now is the time when many of you are busy preparing for the start of the outdoor craft show season, or perhaps finishing prep for a May trade show. (Or maybe, like me, you’re starting to think about your product line for one of the…
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business buzz 4-2-10
Read more: business buzz 4-2-10A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: 10 Acronyms You Need to Know – If you ever wondered what ROI and CPM stood for, but were too afraid to ask. On Responsibility, and Why You Can’t Quit – In case you were in need of a pep talk. 14 Ways…