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3 Things No One Tells You About Owning a Business

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Owning your own business comes with a lot of perks. 

From the extra income to the freedom to live life on your terms, it’s no wonder why so many people dream of it. 

While being a business owner is certainly worth pursuing, there are some things that most books, podcasts, and videos simply don’t teach us. 

This is where I’ll be sharing 3 major aspects of owning a business that no one tells you. 

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Is it Worth Hiring Out Product Description Writing to Fiverr?

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Welcome back to another one of my Fiverr reviews!

In this video, I’m going to review three separate product description writers on Fiverr.

I’ve used my own jewelry from Tiny Hands jewelry as the guinea pigs for this test. These are products that are newer in my shop and I never got around to getting good descriptions written for them.

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4 Most Common Mistakes on Etsy That’s Costing You Sales

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These days, it’s not enough to just be a great artist or maker. 

If you want to sell your products online, you have to learn how to run a business and do the  marketing right. 

If you’re an Etsy seller or you’re interested in starting a shop, keep reading!

I’m going to share with you the 4 most common mistakes that creatives make with their Etsy shop, which could be costing you sales. 

I will help you fix those issues, and position your shop to make a lot more sales! 

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How To Start Your Own Resin Business

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You may have noticed there’s a growing trend in the art world called resin art. 

You know, those really mesmerizing, 3-Dimensional pieces that have been filling up your Instagram feed? 

If you know what I’m talking about, chances are you’ve already dabbled in making some resin art yourself. 

Today we’ll talk about how you can turn your new favorite craft into a business! 

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A Look Inside my First 15-Year-Old Business Journal

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For today’s post, I thought I would do something a little different. I’m going to flip through and talk about my very first business journal from 15 years ago.

That’s right! This is from when I just started my business at the very beginning, and I’ve never shared this with anyone before.

I’m so glad I kept this journal because it is so interesting to see where my head was at, and I’m sure I’ve got some stories to share along the way.

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I'm Mei ('may') from Minneapolis. I want to help you build a sustainable, profitable handmade business that makes you consistent income and sales. I only ever teach or recommend marketing, social media, pricing, production and branding tips that I've personally used in my own handmade business and that I know work.
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