How Etsy fees SAVE me money…
Etsy fees SAVE me money. No, I'm not kidding! I see so many people on social media complaining about Etsy fees, and perpetuating this myth that 'Etsy fees are SO expensive'. Well, I disagree. And today, I'm explaining how Etsy fees actually SAVE me - both money and...
My secret to getting more 5-star Etsy reviews
I see this question pop up regularly - 'how do I get more of my customers to leave reviews'? And of course, when we say we want more reviews, what we REALLY want is more 5-star reviews, right? This week I've shared my own personal secret weapon (plus a few other...
The Gilded Bee Quilt Studio: Thriver Circle Member Spotlight
Once upon a time, Susan Brady was a teacher. Today, she is a quilter. Susan started her business - The Gilded Bee Quilt Studio - about 1 1/2 years ago - though she's been quilting for MUCH longer that this. Susan says: "I made my first quilt at the age of 21, however...
A BUNDLE of prizes for our final day of giveaways!
It's our final day of giveaways! It's been so much fun to give away all sorts of prizes to help you grow your handmade business in 2025. (Not gonna lie, it's also been a HUGE amount of work, and I am totally taking a day or two off to hide in my cave after all this is...
A gift for you AND for someone else!
Hey Thrivers, If you missed it yesterday, we're starting a NEW course inside the Thriver Circle today! It's called The Next 12 Months: Vision & Planning There are 4 modules: Your Vision for the Year Ahead How to Plan the Year Ahead The Top 3 Priorities Planning...
Course starting tomorrow – The Next 12 Months: Vision & Planning (+ Day 8 giveaway!)
February has landed, and if you're not already in the swing of things with your business, I'm guessing that this month is when you're really aiming to get the year going. With that in mind, we're starting a NEW course inside the Thriver Circle tomorrow! It's...
Win another Thriver Circle membership today!
I can't believe we're already half-way through the big giveaway! It's been so fun hopping in the group and chatting with you each day, I feel a bit like a fairy godmother, booping people with her wand. Before we get to today's giveaway, don't forget that you...
Get a peek inside the Circle… (+ win a critique from me!)
Want to have a sneaky peek inside the Thriver Circle? Here's your chance! I have a video for new members that gives you a tour of the site so you can get your bearings and know where all of the good stuff lives - and today, I'm giving you the chance to watch it and...
Fit To Be Tyed: Thriver Circle Member Spotlight
Today I'm kicking off a new feature here at Create & Thrive - the Spotlight! Every few weeks, I'll be shining a light on one of the amazing makers from inside the Thriver Circle - and today, we're kicking off with the wonderful Tania Laskowski of Fit To Be Tyed!...
If you want to set up your shop this year, don’t miss this!
If you want to set yourself up for success in 2025, I recommend you start with the Handmade Business Fundamentals course inside the Thriver Circle. In this course, I'll guide you through: Finding your Why Unlocking your Core Values Goal Setting - do's and don'ts so...