Why Working Smarter Beats Working Harder
After several months (or years) of being in business for yourself, you begin to get burnt out. You work all day, every day, and the profits still aren’t enough to let you do the things you dream of doing: going to Europe, paying off student debt, buying that new...C&T Poll: Do you like receiving a personalised email from the seller when you buy handmade online?
{image by Emily Dove} Today I thought we’d try something different, and have our first C&T Poll! This question is one I’m still not decided on, and that is: should I send each customer a personal ‘thank you’ email when they buy from me?...C&T Q&A ~ Can I talk about copycatting without sullying my brand?
{Picasso’s take on the subject} Today’s question is from Megan, and she writes: Hi Jess, I’ve been loving the Create and Thrive blog so much as you may have guessed! This afternoon while posting some product images on Facebook, a topic for discussion...5 Lessons Learnt from a Defunct Jewellery Business
This is a guest post by the lovely Brooke McAlary. One cold afternoon in August 2010, I drove to my parents’ house in tears. I had everything to be happy about – a wonderful husband, a beautiful daughter and a baby on the way, a lovely home we were renovating and a...
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