Hey hey!
I have been thinking about something: What if we are one question away from our next bold move?
Ask away, we need to move past the discomfort of unknowing and into the space where we allow ourselves to be brave and get the answers we need to create the businesses we want!
How Do Tariffs and Shipping Costs Affect Your Product Pricing?
Tariffs and shipping costs can make or break your profit margins. Learn how to calculate your true landed cost, adjust pricing for changing rates, and handle the unpredictability of manufacturing overseas—with real-world advice for artists and product-based businesses.
How Do I Use Google Streak for free?
You do not need to pay for Streak to get access to some of my favorite features!
What are your favorite tools?
Let’s move beyond art supplies and into what really makes my business operate with wholesale, direct-to-customer and education.
What are three common pitfalls when starting to manufacture your own product?
Oh hindsight, it’s a thing, am I right? I can’t say that mine is 20/20, but it’s pretty close, lol.
How do you decide what to do with your art?
In the beginning, I really wanted to see my artwork everywhere. But, my artwork doesn't belong everywhere.
What are your favorite programs to make art?
I find that when I try to monetize all the art I create, the joy leaves. So, going back to a non-digital process has really helped me to balance my art business with creating art.
How do you find trustworthy manufacturers?
Want to learn how to find a trustworthy manufacturer?
Where is the Profit?
Looking for ways to find more profit in your business? Consider these ten points…
Where can I add my branding?
If there's not a name on your product, where will people find it again?
How do I package a tea towel?
Belly bands, hang tags, or factory packaging? How I package my tea towels for wholesale and markets — including the budget version I started with.
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I started this blog to share answers to questions I recieve all the time. I figured the answers could help others who are finding their way in business.
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