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Use GIMP to create FREE web graphics

Use GIMP to create FREE web graphics

Website Graphics For Free? It’s Possible With Gimp. One of the most difficult parts of starting a new website is making the online visual match the offline creativity and talent you possess! You know that people judge a book by it’s cover. It also stands to reason that people judge the quality of a website by it’s [...]

April 27, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Copywriting Class

Copywriting Class

Some people would say that copywriting is an art form, and honestly, I don’t think those people are too far off base when they say that. Now, don’t worry. If you don’t know the first thing about copywriting, you can still learn! Copywriting is the art of selling through words. Whenever you type up an [...]

March 2, 2011 | 0 Comments More
Slow Craft Fair Sales

Slow Craft Fair Sales

Let’s face it, we all have a few bad business days throughout the year. And sometimes, these days come in the form of slow craft fair sales. If you have ever had a less-than-spectacular day at a craft show (that you thought would bring in lots of dough), you are not alone. Here are some [...]

February 28, 2011 | 2 Comments More
How To Make Money Blogging: Affiliate Sales

How To Make Money Blogging: Affiliate Sales

In today’s post,  are continuing the trend of making money with your blog, and today’s topic is affiliate sales. If you’ve never heard of affiliate marketing, it can certainly sound very intimidating – and be even more intimidating to get started. But don’t feel that way – it’s very easy to get started, and there is no [...]

February 16, 2011 | 0 Comments More
How To Make Money Blogging: Products & Services

How To Make Money Blogging: Products & Services

Welcome back to the How To Make Money Blogging series! Yesterday, I gave you an intro on the basics. Today, we’re going to talk products and services! For many of you reading this site, this is a good place to start. Many of you already have a business, and most of you already have a [...]

February 14, 2011 | 0 Comments More
How To Make Money Blogging

How To Make Money Blogging

Blogging. I know you’ve heard of it. You probably even have a blog. But do you know how to make money with it? There are lots of people out there who do know how – and that’s what they’re doing right now. They’re earning a paycheck with their blog. And if you’re not, it’s about [...]

February 13, 2011 | 0 Comments More
How To Motivate Yourself

How To Motivate Yourself

Motivation is a great thing. At its height, it makes you unstoppable. It’s the times when everything seems to come together effortlessly and your business just gets better and better. Unfortunately, keeping motivation on your “team” isn’t always easy. A lot of us find that coming up with ideas or getting stuck into a project [...]

February 3, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Three Ways To Stop Procrastinating

Three Ways To Stop Procrastinating

We’re all guilty of it. Well, at least I know I am. Procrastination. Sometimes, I think it could be my middle name! And as someone who suffers from this (more than I’d like to admit), I have learned a few tricks to get myself moving. Who knows? They might work for you, too. Break Up [...]

January 25, 2011 | 5 Comments More
What Are You Afraid Of?

What Are You Afraid Of?

Many people freak out at the mention of the word “sales,” so instead of asking for the sale,  they be quiet. If you don’t ask for the sale, you’re not going to get it. People are not going to come up to you, holding piles of money, and ask you to take it from them. You [...]

January 17, 2011 | 5 Comments More
Winter Biz Tasks: Stuff To Keep You Busy In A Snowstorm

Winter Biz Tasks: Stuff To Keep You Busy In A Snowstorm

It’s winter. And you’re probably not spending a lot of time outside (unless you’re a pro snowboarder or something). It can be very easy to sit on the couch and watch TV while the snow is falling outside. Trust me, I know. I’ve recently become addicted to Sons of Anarchy. That being said, there are [...]

January 13, 2011 | 1 Comment More