by Jess | Marketing, MotiBrights, Motivation, Products, Social Media
This quote is from a truly excellent article on The Holborn, written by founder of Hiut Denim Co. David Hieatt. The article – Ten Lessons from a Maker (This site/resource is no longer available) – was shared by one of my...
by Jess | MotiBrights, Motivation
Handmade business can be lonely. Even if we’re lucky enough to have a supportive family. An enthusiastic and affirming partner who believes in us. Friends who understand our dream. Even IF we’re lucky enough to have all of the above,...
by Jess | Etsy, Marketing, Money, Motivation, Products, Set Up Shop
I’m going to lay some truth on you all today. Handmade business is hard work. Building a successful handmade business that actually makes you a decent income? Seems darn near impossible. But take it from me – it’s not. It DOES takes a long time and...
by Megan Eckman | Motivation
The new year gives you permission to let things go. With my upcoming move to a whole new state, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means for a business owner to pick up shop and move. It’s not as simple, certainly, as moving...
by Megan Eckman | Interviews, Motivation
Maggie of Gussy Sews All right. I can’t sew worth beans but that’s what draws me to tactile artists like Maggie of Gussy Sews. Her bags and so darn cute and so is she! Watching her career and business explode over the last three...
by Jess | MotiBrights, Motivation, Time Management
We’re all guilty of this, right? Welcome to the last full week of posts for 2013 here at C&T! We’re having next week off so everyone can have a bit of a chill-out over Christmas, but we’ll be back on Monday the 30th. But we’ve got one more...