by Jess | Aug 18, 2012 | Crafty Biz, epheriell, Fashion, Marketing, What I Wore
{On the boardwalk at Sandgate} Today was a journey of yellow, pink, pyrite, polka-dots… and business development? Hey, that last part might not sound so sexy, but I promise you, it was pretty damn awesome. I kicked off this lovely Saturday with 2 hours...
by Jess | Aug 16, 2012 | Crafty Biz, Podcasts, Reads, Reviews
Market stalls are a vital selling venue for many a crafter. Some people prefer the social aspect of markets – selling face-to-face – rather than selling online. Or perhaps – like me – you do the occasional market to get your product out into...
by Jess | Aug 9, 2012 | Crafty Biz
{image via The Maven Circle} As freaking AWESOME as working for yourself is – being in control of your work, being able to follow your passions, not having a boss telling you what to spend your time on, etc – it has its own set of challenges. For me, those...
by Jess | Aug 2, 2012 | Crafty Biz, EDTV
{photo by Elize Strydom} So, you may remember I was in Sydney during June to take part in Etsy Success Sydney. I was honoured to be invited to appear on the ‘Tips from Top Sellers’ panel, along with the hilarious Lloyd of Tummy Mountain and my lovely...
by Jess | Jul 31, 2012 | Crafty Biz
I have a new work ritual. Every day, when I make my way to my studio, I pull out and light a scented candle. I recently bought a stack of different candles from City of Light Candles, and I’m yet to try all the different scents. I love the little ritual of...
by Jess | Jul 27, 2012 | Crafty Biz
Today we have the final guest post from July’s Special Guest Blogger Elle Roberts of the Creative Business Co. Elle is passionate about the importance of business planning – something so many of us kinda leave to fall by the wayside. See the previous posts here,...
