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When Does a Hobby Become a Business? Part Two
After I wrote my first post on this top, When Does a Hobby Become a Business, I was sharing insights received from a LinkedIn Group called Arts and Crafts Community. Since my last post, more great ideas have been shared that I would like to add. The discussion started by this question posed by...
When Does a Hobby Become a Business?
While checking out some of the industry groups and lists I participate in, I found this question posed by Ellen: When do/did you start seeing a (your) hobby business as a ‘real’ business, and is that different from us shop-owners and the rest of the world? An interesting question to ponder when starting out...
Thinking Outside the Box with Your Business
With all the challenges to product based companies, we all need to learn to ‘Think Outside the Box’ with Our Business. Some of the old methods and tips no longer work — we need to think of something new! Megan, from Create Hype, writes this inspiring article to help you Think Outside the Box!...
Are You Sabotaging Your Business?
Unfortunately, many of us are sabotaging our business without realizing it! One of my favorite websites, Mogul Mom, features an article by Anne Samoilov on the topic. She lists the following three ways we may be sabotaging our business; 1. Working with the wrong clients 2. Hiring the wrong team (or having no team...
Being Creative with Possibilities …
The following article is written by Carolyn Edlund from her Artsy Shark blog. I love this article as it demonstrates many creative ways to make a living with your business. Maybe the economy looks bad, but if you look beyond that, you may come up with some great ideas. Hope this article inspires you!...
Planning a Success Business
Running a success business is not a hit or miss endeavor. It takes planning, focus and persistence. Early in the year, I often reflect on my plans, how business transpired the previous year, and what I want to do differently in the new year. I recently found this article on one of my favorite...
What is the Difference Between a Hobbyist and a Business Person?
If you don’t know the answer to this, or if you are unsure, you need to read this article. The sad story from Handmadeolgy does not list an author, but I would like to give him/her credit for being honest and sharing their misfortune with the crafting world. Consider this a wake up call...
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