You Need to Spend Money to Make Money

You Need to Spend Money to Make Money

Okay, I can’t even BEGIN to tell you how blown away I was by the responses to my last post: 10 Reasons Why Etsy is a Starting Point (but only a starting point).  I’m so happy that so many of you commented saying that you’ve already made the crucial jump to your own site.  YouContinue Reading

Interview with Brigitte Lyons

Interview with Brigitte Lyons

We’ve had this interview up our sleeve for a while now because we knew it would blow you away.  Brigitte Lyons, the mastermind behind Unfettered Ink, sat down with us to shared her story of corporate PR to entrepreneur.  Not only does she talk about how she successfully made the transition but she gives outContinue Reading

10 Reasons Why Etsy is a Starting Point (but only a starting point)

10 Reasons Why Etsy is a Starting Point (but only a starting point)

Before I get nasty comments, let me say that I’m not against Etsy.  In fact, I still have some work on Etsy and sell regularly day in and day out.  BUT I also have my own website because while Etsy is a great starting point, it should never be your ending point. Want to knowContinue Reading

31 Days to Build a Better Blog

31 Days to Build a Better Blog

Blogging effectively can not only improve your business, but it can BE your business.  If your blog isn’t bringing in the traffic, the comments, or the money that you had in mind when you originally starting writing, then you are going to love this book by Problogger.  It didn’t show me how to sell hundredsContinue Reading

Link Hype 3-15-2013

Link Hype 3-15-2013

They say that March is the month that determines the success or failure of your business.  So we found some inspirational business articles for you this week in the round-up to make sure you’re pumped to make your business a success.  Happy reading! If you want an inspirational read, you’ll definitely enjoy Bubby and Bean’sContinue Reading

Power of 1: Personality is the Solopreneur’s Advantage

Power of 1: Personality is the Solopreneur’s Advantage

Personal brands are just as important when you’re running a solo business as they are when you’re out there pounding the pavement for a job. What makes the brand “personal” is letting clients know that part of their investment is the unique experience of doing business with an individual, a real person, and tapping intoContinue Reading