by Jess | Marketing, Organisation, Other, Podcasts
Your micro-niche is your super-speciality. It is the one product (or product line) that defines your business – and the one that makes you recognisable amongst your competitors. We all begin creating because we love it – but taking that step from making...
by Meredith | Motivation, Other
There is this feeling that can suddenly appear when you notice someone paying attention to your work. It is excitement that someone appreciates your hard work and skill but… it is also a feeling of fear. Fear that they will change their mind, walk away, or make...
by Meredith | Organisation, Other
We all know how hard it can be to switch on our creativity when we have so many things to think about in our daily lives. And I’m not just talking about the business side of what we do. Rarely are any of us simply running a creative business: we are also...
by Meredith | Organisation, Other, Time Management
Thinking of our art as a business can be a challenge for some of us. While we may be experts in our craft, we are often still learning many of the aspects of running a business – especially customer service. It is super important to protect ourselves and our...
by Jess | Other, Podcasts, Products
Meredith Ireland runs a retail space in Tasmania promoting local makers and creatives. She is also a weaver and my right-hand gal here at Create & Thrive. In this episode, we discuss what the process of wholesaling your products looks like from a retailer’s...