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the value of Instagram
Read more: the value of InstagramThere’s been a lot of furor online over the last two days about Instagram’s new terms of service. I won’t get into the full details of what the changes mean (plenty of other posts have been written about that) but what’s causing outrage is the idea that Instagram will now be able to sell, and/or…
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fear is a terrible excuse
Read more: fear is a terrible excuseOne of the biggest excuses I hear for people not doing the things they need to do for their business is fear. Fear of failure. Fear of losing money. Fear of rejection. Fear of looking stupid. You name it. Well today I’m here to call bullish*t. There are so many reasons that businesses don’t succeed,…
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how wholesale improved my quality of life
Read more: how wholesale improved my quality of lifeIt’s no secret that I love wholesale. Wholesale forms more than the core of my jewelry business. (Over 90% of my jewelry business comes from wholesale.) I’m a big advocate of wholesale as a way to grow your business financially. But today, I want to talk about the difference wholesale has made in my quality…
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get off the Internet and grow your business
Read more: get off the Internet and grow your businessI’m a big fan of the Internet. It’s provided a lot of opportunities for my business. (After all, without the Internet, I wouldn’t have Designing an MBA.) But when I think about the opportunities that have grown my business the most, they all seemed to happen OFFLINE. I built a thriving wholesale business because I…
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4 Ways Writing For Your Videos Is Different Than Writing For Your Blog
Read more: 4 Ways Writing For Your Videos Is Different Than Writing For Your BlogNote: You guys know I’m a big fan of video. It’s one of the best ways I know to build a connection with your audience and turn people into fans. For makers, it can bring that craft show connection to the computer. But I also know that many makers are scared to go on camera….
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how many trade shows is too many?
Read more: how many trade shows is too many?August kicked my butt this year. Why? Because I did three trade shows in one month. (Accessories Circuit, StyleMax, and New York International Gift, in case you were wondering.) I know there are many of you who are still contemplating your first trade show, so I’ll warn you that once you’ve gotten a few successful…