Are you frustrated that you’re not doing all the things you want to do for your handmade business?

That mental to-do list just keeps growing and you’re feeling like there’s not enough time in the day.

You find yourself on Facebook again and as bedtime rolls around, you start to feel guilty or upset that you didn’t do what you wanted to today.

Are you sure you want to run your own business?

It’s no secret that it takes a lot of discipline and initiative to be …

I’m not usually one to make new year’s resolutions, but 2014 was the year that I really wanted to WOW my customers at Tiny Hands.

If you’ve ever made a purchase from my shop, you’ll probably know about my two-week made to order policy.

My handmade jewelry take a lot of time to make (up to three days!) and I just couldn’t see any other way around it.

But these days with Amazon and other big online retailers raising the bar on what’s considered normal for delivery …

Do you sell finished products or supplies?

If you’re like me, you’re catering to the consumer that’s ready to buy a finished piece.

They’re not interested in spending the time and effort to make something on their own.

Our customers are people wanting to wear your product now.

They want to gift your product to their loved one right away because they don’t have time to DIY.

Part of promoting your business might include advertising on other people’s blogs to help get the word out.

But you …

Did you just get yet another angry email from someone complaining that your prices are too high?

Or you just got back from a craft show where you overheard passersby commenting about your high prices.

You’re hurt, disappointed, confused and upset.

But you’re not alone.

Here’s a screenshot of an email I got from someone really pissed off: