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How to Take Perfect Product Photos On A White Background

In the previous post, I showed you how you can take photos of your products on a white background. It’s a common misunderstanding that your photo backgrounds will appear perfectly white right out of the camera. To complete the process, you’ll need to edit your original photos in a photo editing software. So in this […]

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Have you ever wondered how other people get such perfect shots of their products? The ones where the product appears to be floating off the page? With a seamless white background? Yeah, that one. You see these photos on top brands like Paper Source, Burt’s Bees, ModCloth, Nordstrom and more. I’m going to show you how you […]

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How to get more Facebook fans and make more sales

Are you sick of going on to Facebook every day only to see that your fan count hasn’t changed? That measly two or three digit number that never seems to go up. You want to get more Facebook fans but it feels like you’ve tried everything. If only more people could see your art work, […]

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7 Steps To Start Selling Wholesale And Bring In The Big Bucks

Are you thinking about taking that plunge into selling wholesale to brick and mortar stores? I know that wholesale can be a mixed bag. After all, why would anyone want to sell their handmade products at lower bulk pricing? But selling wholesale can be very lucrative if you play it right. I started selling wholesale in 2013 and […]

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Annual Income Report for my Handmade Business

I sent you an email asking if you wanted to see a 2014 year review of my handmade jewelry business, Tiny Hands. I’ve never exposed so much of my business like this before but it can be helpful for you to have this insight into another creative business! I received an overwhelming response to do this […]

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Four Hour Workweeks are Overrated (if you love what you do)!

Since Tim Ferris released his book The 4-Hour Workweek, many people have jumped on the work less, make more bandwagon. I’m not one of those people and I’m going to tell you why. While I know that there is value in working smarter, not harder, I think four-hour workweeks or even four-hour workdays are overrated! […]

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Unlock a Profitable Handmade Business in Just 12 Weeks WITHOUT USING ETSY OR SOCIAL MEDIA

Don’t chase success the hard way. Follow the same simple step-by-step system that I used to build multiple 6- and 7-figure online handmade businesses. Even if you hate selling, don’t have a large following, and aren’t techy.

How to get influencers, bloggers and celebrities to make your product go viral  

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How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans

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How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep

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