Crissy Herron is the founder of Indie Biz Chicks. She is the self-described "World's Best Aunt," loves Motion City Soundtrack, is awesome in the kitchen, and is a proud resident of The Mitten State. (that's Michigan, by the way.) And, oh yeah, she used to live in Alaska. (she likes the cold.)
I am super excited because registration for The Indie Biz Chicks Conference is now open! (Register here: http://indiebizchicksconference.com/registration/ ) If you haven’t heard about, the conference will be held on May 6 and 7 and the best part is that it will be a virtual event. There will be 14 sessions led by some very [...]
There are the blenders you can buy at your local store, and then there’s the VitaMix 5200. This is a SUPER blender! Well, it’s kind of beyond “super,” to be honest. I’ve had the pleasure of trying this out and it was by far the most powerful blender I have ever used. As the company [...]
The goal of any business is to make money. To do that the word has to get out about your products or services. One way that you let people know you exist is with a business website. Some ask if a business website is truly important. The answer to that question is found in the [...]
If you’ve ever read the “about me” section on this site, you know I’m a Michigan girl. I wanted to give a shout-out to some fellow Michiganders and tell you about some upcoming crafty events! Spring Fling… A Craft Thing will be held on April 4th at The Loving Touch in Ferndale. This craft show [...]
Jewelry is always a good idea for Mother’s Day. I mean, who doesn’t want a new necklace or pair of earrings? Jewlery is the finishing touch of an outfit. Adding a couple pieces of “bling” can be the difference between looking “okay” and “amazing.” Lia Sophia is a jewelry company with a bit of a [...]
In any business, the first step is to find the customers. Throwing open the doors won’t guarantee that anyone will come in. And, if they do, it is no guarantee that they will buy from you. The same goes for website businesses. Use every opportunity to market your business on and offline. Let’s talk about [...]
In today’s society, we associate different products with tag lines and commercials. This is all a part of brand recognition. Just to hear the name of a brand brings to mind the type of quality and the type of advertising associated with it. Brand recognition is a desired achievement for anyone in business. You might [...]
Working from home is an ideal choice for many. Whether you own your own business or your employer allows you to telecommute, working from home offers many conveniences and freedoms that a traditional office job does not. However, working from home also offers many challenges; the primary challenge for many is staying focused and motivated. [...]
The name of your business is one of those decisions that feels monumental. It represents you, your passions, your goals and your new life. Additionally, the name of a business is a powerful marketing tool. Jane’s Store may feel right to the owner however it doesn’t communicate the benefits and uniqueness of the business to [...]
I’m sure you’ve heard of Twitter. If not, schedule a hearing test ASAP. The buzz around Twitter is HUGE – everyone’s talking about it!! Twitter.com is a social networking site that allows you to quickly and easily stay in touch with friends and family. It’s also a GREAT business tool! I’ve been using Twitter for [...]
