How to Run Your Handmade Business Like a Boss (Even If You’re Doing It All Yourself)
You've heard "work on your business, not just in it" but what does that actually mean? Here's a practical monthly routine for makers: four areas to review and specific questions to ask.
Why Artists Must Have a Website and the Best Platform to Choose
I get it. It’s tempting to rely on Etsy or your Facebook shop to sell your art. It’s easy to set up and free (apart from the associated fees when you sell your work). But every single artist should also have a website. Even better if you can sell your art from your...
3 Reasons Why Artists, Makers and Craftspeople Should Avoid Free Business Facebook Groups
There are thousands of free Facebook groups aimed at artists, makers and craftspeople. And these groups promise things such as: Help with business strategy and marketing Gaining feedback on your work Making new friends and connection As an artist, maker or...
Can you really make a living from a handmade business?
Do you dream of turning your part time handmade business into a full time income? Here are the four things you absolutely need to get right in order to make a living from your handmade business.
How to get your plans back on track
It's Monday night. The week has only just started and you're feeling defeated already.
Why?
Because even though you did all of your planning for this week, and decided exactly what you were going to work on, Monday morning came along and ruined it all.
Can Creative People Stick to their Plans?
We've all seen those articles about how creative people are special. Probably when we were scrolling social media, procrastinating on some task for our business that we know we need to do, but don't know how to start.
They're clickbait for creatives. And they make us feel good. We feel special - like we have some superpower that only a few are blessed with.
But we probably should also feel a little patronised and undervalued too.
The mistake that makes it hard to achieve your goal
There are many reasons why so many of us fail to stick to the goals that we set ourselves.
But a really big one is that quite often, we set goals based on what we want to happen, as opposed to what we're going to do.
And you might be thinking, isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
Work Habits That Set You Up For Success
Running your own business is a very different experience than working for someone else.
In this post, I'll share some habits you can develop that not only set you up for success, but will help you to gradually step into the role of a business owner and let go of some of the old ways of working that won't serve you now.
Don’t Make These New Year’s Goal Mistakes
In January it can seem like the whole world is setting goals and feeling super productive. But if you're a maker, January can actually be a really difficult time to set new goals and make changes in yourlife and business.
How to Stick to Your Goals
Do you find it hard to stick to the goals you set for yourself? Do you start with the best intentions but by the end of the year you can't really remember what they were, and you probably haven't achieved them?
How to figure out why you’re not getting anywhere with your business
Sometimes another year rolls around and we feel like we're still pretty much where we were last time. And even if we have made progress, it can be frustrating if you feel that there is just so far left to go.