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Free Class – Blogging 101

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

Blogging, Blogging, Blogging. It’s everywhere. Just about everyone has a blog, and you probably do, too…. But what do you do with it? Most people aren’t using their blogs to their full ability. In this free class, we’ll be talking about the basics of blogging, from buying a domain and setting one up to content ideas to actually making money…

Free Class – Work At Home 101

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

Do you dream about working from home? It might seem like an impossible dream, but there really are many ways to work from home. We will cover the basics and more in this FREE class. From finding jobs, freelancing, avoiding scams, starting a business, and more. We’ll talk about all of it and then some! This class will take place…

Why Social Media Marketing Reigns Supreme

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

Marketing campaigns used to consist of direct mailers, e-mails that generally wound up in the Spam box, and search engine pay-per-click ads. However, internet marketing has rapidly evolved, and has provided businesses with new and more efficient ways of reaching potential customers. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have made it possible to reach audiences that traditional…

I Quit The Day Job….

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 7 Comments

For the past couple of years, while I’ve been building my business, I have been juggling IndieBizChicks with a day job. It hasn’t been easy. But it did help me get a car, an apartment, and all new furnishings. (Remember – when I left Alaska, I left everything behind) For the past little bit, I’ve felt like the time was…

It’s Me & Franny’s Anniversary!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

One year ago today, I adopted a cute little kitten that I named Franny. It has been quite the experience having her in my life. I had never had such a tiny kitten, and I admit – back in the beginning there were a few times when I wondered if I had made the right decision. Those doubts didn’t last long,…

Saturday Is My 2nd Anniversary Of Not Being Dead – Help Me Celebrate!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 3 Comments

On July 16, 2009 I got a call from my doctor that changed everything. She told me to go to the hospital and get a blood transfusion, immediately. After many days in the hospital (and many blood and plasma transfusions later) I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia. I have a B12 Deficiency. I give myself a monthly B12 shot, and…

Twitter Party – Big Crafty Talk-A-Thon!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 2 Comments

The next Indie Biz Chicks Twitter Party will be Tuesday, July 12 from 9pm – 10:30pm Eastern time. It’s gonna be a BIG Crafty-Talk-A-Thon. We’ll be talking about selling your crafts online & offline, pricing your work, finding motivation, dealing with the ups and downs of business and more! My super awesome guests will be Bethany Nixon (@bethanylouise) and Amy…

Twitter Party – Sell More With Your Blog!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 1 Comments

The next Indie Biz Chicks Twitter Party will be Friday, July 8 from 11am – 12pm Eastern time. We will be talking about selling more with your blog! Whether you make products or provide services, we will have tips for you! My guest will be Wendy Piersall (@eMom). I recommend using TweetGrid to keep track of the discussion. You can…

Setting Up An Email List

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

If you don’t have an email list, I hope you consider starting one …. ASAP! This is one of the best forms of marketing – it’s effective and very affordable. My friend Angela Wills, the founder of Email List Mojo, created this video that explains the basics of setting up a list. For more tips from Angela, you can sign…

Getting Crafty, American Style……

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Crissy Herron ~ 27 Comments

Happy Birthday, America! And Happy 4th of July to all of my fellow Americans. In celebration of all things American, I want you to show off your crafty patriotism. Let’s see your best stuff! So feel free to post the links to your crafty goodness! Seriously – show it off, why don’tcha? And to start it off, I would…