My oh my. The last few weeks have been jammed packed. I delivered the sewing kits to the waiting women at Aspire Rwanda, I hung out with the women listening to their stories and amazing new found con...
When it comes to arts and culture, it’s no secret that New York City pulsates with creative energy, filled with start-ups, museums, art galleries, theaters, handmade fairs, and underground scen...
Let’s face it, the retail market is vastly overcrowded. It is easier than ever to start a website and reach customers all over the world. Now more than ever, consumers have a greater choice at decidi...
I’m excited to share the next instalment of Your City // For Creatives. This week we are visiting San Francisco with Sarah and Lisa from Awfully Grand. It’s hard for us to think of how we feel ...
{Heart Tree by Yael Berger, The Joy of Color} For the most part I enjoy social media. I love interacting with other small creative businesses and customers/potential customers. But, more than that it...
59 women will receive sewing kits tomorrow. 59 businesses in Rwanda will now get off the ground 59 families will have a better future 59 of YOU will become more empowered using the Empowerment Kits 5...
Having a professional website can help your business be taken more seriously. Consumers want to feel safe when shopping online and when your site looks professional you foster a sense of trust. It is...
Sometimes we get stuck thinking that everything has to be perfect before we launch a new project or unleash our latest product range. Often the little details that you focus on would not be noticed b...
Today’s post is by Kira from Her New Leaf. She has clearly found her blogging voice and style and has a growing readership to prove it! Blogging can be a fantastic way to take your business to ...
Flower Power by shopgracieb featuring a short sleeve floral dress Petal dress J Crew short sleeve floral dress J Crew peplum top Kate spade Zigi Soho flat heel shoes Kate Spade embossed handba...
Today I’m thrilled to have the first of a new series, Your City // For Creatives. Sue Redekop from Sweetstitch Shop shares some of her favourite creative places to visit in Ottawa. All words an...
A while back I had the idea to run a online course to help inspire people to move forward with their businesses, to take big leaps and to create a mark on the world. What resulted was Create Your Mar...
The Empowerment Project was inspired by the women of Rwanda. Strong, beautiful and like many of us trying to make a difference for their families by earning a living doing what they can. Rwanda is a ...
I love this lyric. “Get up, get out and do something. Don’t let the days of your life pass you by”. It’s from the song “Do Something” by Macy Gray and it always in...
Collection of items that inspired Noisette Academy’s branding When you start working on developing new products do you use a tried and true method or do you switch it up from time to time? I be...
{Beehive print by Angela Vandenbogaard :: jellybeans on Etsy} You are not an island. I’ve referenced this sage advice many times. When I’m up to my eyelashes with orders, fabric, and sewing, tucked a...
A beautiful piece of artwork can change the whole mood and atmosphere of a room. These bright, modern paintings would look great as a focal point in a fresh white studio or office space. 1. Iced Summ...
Whether you write a blog for pleasure, to make money, promote your business or to share your ideas, you’ll want an audience and most likely the bigger the better! Some of these, such as keywords will...
“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” -Leo Burnett Our featured theme for the month of April is Creativity! Throughout the month alongsi...
Lately I have felt like I’m rushing through life from one project to the next, hurried and overwhelmed with no control over what I’m doing or how I’m doing it. My mind feels like it...
A little motivation for your Monday morning. I’m about to start working with the Create Your Mark e-course students for Week 2. Week 1 was hard going, emotional and eye-opening. We discussed fe...
Live Colorfully by shopgracieb on polyvore. Today I’d like to welcome new Style columnist, Grace Brown-Mitchell from gracie b boutique. Grace will be sharing fashion tips so we can rediscover o...
The Strategy - Target the people who can afford your stuff - Forget the rest for now - Hone your product offering to these people - Tell them about it - Close the deal The Detail It’s tempting to try...
As your business grows you need to get stricter about using your time more productively. By focusing on the task at hand and being present in what you are doing you’ll find it takes less time t...
Yesterday I spent the morning wandering around Portobello Market in the sunshine for a new Academy column starting soon. Whilst I was there I saw some graphic art painted on a side wall. I lov...
Today’s post goes through product pricing, step by step. If you are looking to grow your creative business, you should ensure your prices are at a sustainable level. If you undersell what your ...
Do you live in a city or town that has lots of things to do for creatives? Whether it’s for entrepreneurs, freelancers or just to feed your creative urges, I want to hear from you. Over the yea...
Spring is nearly here and in the tradition of Spring cleaning, I’d like to turn our attention to an online spring clean. Much like the household spring clean it’s not the most enjoyable of jobs, but ...
When it comes to setting effective goals for growth we need to ensure we have some clarity about what you would like to achieve. After considering where you are now with your money, income streams a...
{Seedlings by Mossy Lane Studio} When you think of a business growing, what comes to mind? More than likely images of increased production, bigger profits, more sales, hired employees, rigorous mark...
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