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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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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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
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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(Guest Post) By Carmine Gallo, Author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience Apple CEO Steve Jobs is considered one of the greatest marketers in corporate history. For more than three decades, he has delivered legendary keynote presentations, raised product launches to an art form
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The holidays! The phrase brings to mind images of freshly fallen snow, a big meal of turkey (or tofurkey) – complete with mashed potatoes and stuffing, putting up decorations, and lots of time for rest and relaxation… Wait! Who are we kidding? The holidays are a very busy time of year and you have A
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The Indie Biz Chicks Podcast had it’s first male guest in August 2008. It was Justin Pierre from Motion City Soundtrack. We talked about the marketing strategies the band was using and how all businesses should be doing those very same things. (you can listen to and download that episode of the podcast by clicking
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The next Indie Biz Chicks Twitter Party topic will be How To Give Good Blog! This will be held on Monday, November 9th from 9 – 10pm Eastern time. I recommend using TweetGrid to keep track of the discussion. You can log in by clicking here. Remember to use the hashtag #indiebizchat when you enter
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What are the reasons to begin an online business? Many people begin online businesses for various reasons, ranging from needing more money to expanding a hobby so they can quit their day job. Whatever the reason, there are concerns about starting an online business expressed by budding entrepreneurs. Here are ten of those concerns that
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