I asked Carrie Lauth to speak at The Indie Biz Chicks Conference about balancing a business while raising children. Carrie did a fantastic job. And believe me, she knows what she is talking about. She is the mother of five – soon to be six – children! After the call, she shared some of her […]
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Hi there. My name is Tishia Lee. I’m honored to be a guest blogger for Crissy here at Indie Biz Chicks. With Thanksgiving right around the corner it only seems fitting that I share about what I’m most thankful for in my business. There are lots of different things in my business that I’m thankful
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Entrepreneurs are no different from other people in that we all make mistakes. The difference is that when an entrepreneur makes a mistake, their business suffers. The good news is, many of these mistakes can easily be avoided. Let’s take a look at the five most common mistakes that stifle entrepreneurial success and how to
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I don’t like to admit that I’m sick… but I am. I’ve got a pretty bad case of bronchitis. The picture to the left is the arsenal of meds my doctor prescribed today. As you know, you’re supposed to drink lots of fluids, eat chicken noodle soup and get plenty of couch time when you’re
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If you are a paper crafter, I’m sure you already know what a Cricut is. If not, let me explain. A Cricut is a personal cutting machine. There are different sizes and models available to fit your needs. Provo Craft, the maker of the Cricut, recently sent me the Expression model to try out. You
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Faith is an elusive thing. It’s often much easier to have faith in someone or something else than it is to have faith in yourself. Yet if you’re going to achieve your goals, it’s the one essential thing you need to have. Belief in yourself gives you the power to: Dream big. When you believe
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The next Indie Biz Chicks Twitter Party topic will be How To Market A Craft Business Online For Free (And Almost Free)! This will be held on Monday, November 16th from 9 – 10pm Eastern time. This week’s sponsor will be Detroit Urban Craft Fair. (#DUCF09) I recommend using TweetGrid to keep track of the
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Direct mail and advertising are two extremely powerful marketing tools when they’re done correctly. And there are key steps you can take to ensure not only that you’re getting the best conversion rate, but that you’re maximizing your response. These keys rest in the design of your piece. Let’s take a look at ten design
There’s a saying that says if you’re not receiving criticism, you’re not trying very hard. Criticism comes in many forms and from many directions. There are of course two ways to handle criticism; you can let it derail you or you can deal with it. Here’s how to deal with criticism effectively. Step One: Take
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Search engine optimization is something that everyone seems to have an opinion about. One thing that people can agree on is that it can be a time-consuming process and if you don’t know SEO from your elbow, then there’s a bit of learning to do. So should you outsource your SEO? Does it make smart
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