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guest post: In an Abundant World, Scarcity is Opportunity
Read more: guest post: In an Abundant World, Scarcity is OpportunityToday I’m so excited to share a guest post from Diane Gilleland, better known as Sister Diane of CraftyPod. CraftyPod is an amazing collection of podcasts created by Diane that focus on crafting and business. Diane is also a co-founder of and contributor to Make & Meaning. She’s been sharing lots of thoughts about the…
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video – an underutilized marketing tool for makers
Read more: video – an underutilized marketing tool for makersYesterday, Chris Brogan posted about the importance of developing your marketing mind. As an example, he highlighted Field Notes. According to Brogan, there are a lot of things Field Notes is doing right to entice us to buy their product. One thing he didn’t mention was video. But as I was browsing their site, I…
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accounting software review: outright.com
Read more: accounting software review: outright.comWell, I’ve officially given up the battle with Quickbooks. Partly because it makes my head spin, and partly because I’ve found something better. A few wonderful readers had suggested outright.com, and after giving it a go, I have to say I’m in love. If you’re running a small business, particularly one that relies heavily on…
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online workshops through Crafting an MBA!
Read more: online workshops through Crafting an MBA!I had such a great time presenting business workshops the other weekend through the PA Guild of Craftsmen that it got me thinking – wouldn’t it be great if I could make those workshops available to more people in more places? Well, through the magic of the Internet, it is possible! I’ve hooked up with…
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contributers wanted for the book club blog
Read more: contributers wanted for the book club blogMay is just around the corner and that means the next installment of the CMBA book club. This time we’ll be tackling Business and the Buddha* by Lloyd Field. I think many CMBA readers started their creative businesses to focus on more than just profits. If that’s the case, Business and the Buddha is a…
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business buzz 4-23-10
Read more: business buzz 4-23-10A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: The Importance of Modeling for Business Success – To understand how your business will grow, you need to understand what kind of business you’re in. How to Write Smart, Actionable Goals – Inspired by growth week, Sarah shares her tips for goal setting….