School will be in session before you know it! While parents and students might still be enjoying the lazy days of summers, teachers are eagerly getting ready to welcome new faces to their classrooms in the new school year. Technology plays a huge role in education nowadays, and there are many excellent apps that can help teachers bring creativity to their classrooms. Here are some of the top … [Read more...] about Top Creative Apps for Teachers
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Selling Craft Products at Your Garden Center
If you're not currently offering craft supplies at your garden center, you're missing out on a golden opportunity. Not only do these products enhance your own displays, making them more decorative and eye-catching, they also provide an additional revenue-generating opportunity. Petitti Garden Centers, for example, uses Darice products in many of its displays. "Darice's products really … [Read more...] about Selling Craft Products at Your Garden Center
Grow Your Brand’s Presence on Pinterest
Pinterest is a great resource for promoting your craft business or blog. Many in the industry will tell you that Pinterest is one of their top traffic referrers! Keep reading to learn how you can use Pinterest for business to maximize your presence and grow a following for your brand. Create a Business Account To maximize your success using Pinterest for business you will need a business … [Read more...] about Grow Your Brand’s Presence on Pinterest
Measuring the Success of Your Maker Business
"How is your business doing?" You are sure to either hear this a lot or ask your self this question often after you start your own Etsy or maker business. Measuring success in business is an important thing to evaluate often as you nurture and grow your craft business. As I mentioned in my top five tips for running a home based business, you need to develop a business plan. Your business plan … [Read more...] about Measuring the Success of Your Maker Business
Best Apps for Your Maker Business
In my article listing the top five pieces of advice for running a business from home, I wrote about the importance of staying connected and organized using technology. Small business owners can keep working wherever they are thanks to a wide variety of apps. These applications will help you manage your time, your inventory, be ready for tax season, and so much more. Here are some of the best … [Read more...] about Best Apps for Your Maker Business
How to Brand Your Business
You rarely get a second chance to make a first impression, so figuring out how to brand your business is something you want to "get right" the first time. Your brand, from your name to your logo to your mission statement, lets consumers know who you are and what you represent. Here are some things for you to consider. Tips for How to Brand Your Business Name: Who Are You? Choosing a … [Read more...] about How to Brand Your Business
