What It’s Like to Run a Subscription Business
Michelle Galletta of Toronto’s Kiriki Press chats about her now-retired embroidery-kit sampler club and what she’s doing next.
Strategy
What are your business goals and how do you get there? How do you plan for growth? What products should you focus on? Should you sell wholesale or retail? What marketing should you do? All the big questions are answered in these articles about strategy, from big-picture planning to more specific decision-making choices.
What Most Business Owners Struggle With, According to a Business Strategist
You want to get more done in less time, right? Join the club. Here, Kim Cota of Beautiful Thinkers shares some of the steps she takes with clients to tackle their to-do lists and create small-business processes that work.
“How I Found Balance Between Art and Commerce”
Halifax-based quilter and pattern designer Andrea Tsang Jackson shares how she built 3rd Story Workshop into a thriving business with multiple revenue streams while staying creatively fulfilled.
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3 Smart Tips from our Goals Event
Missed our goals event on February 15? We've rounded up some of the most useful takeaways for you and your business.
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5 Questions to Help You Set Business Goals You'll Achieve (+ Free Download)
When planning for the future of your business, it can be hard to know if the goals you’re setting are the right goals for you. These questions and free worksheet will guide you to finding goals that will help you build the small business of your dreams.
15 Tips to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Career
Yes, you can build your business into a job that pays — if you have the right strategy. These tips from experienced entrepreneurs will help you get there.
Yes, You Need a Business Plan. Here’s Why
A business plan seems so corporate, right? But it’s an essential tool for even the most creative, unconventional businesses. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Feeling Lazy Means You’re Working Too Hard
In their book Laziness Does Not Exist, Dr. Devon Price challenges cultural assumptions about productivity and time management. Here, we speak with them about what that might mean for your business — and your life.
Why Email Newsletters Are an Amazing Way to Reach Your Customers
Email: it’s old-school, but it works. Here’s what to think about when planning how to communicate with your customers via email newsletters.
Create an Unforgettable Unboxing Experience: 5 Tricks for Your Handmade Business
How you package your goods for shipping can have an immense effect on how your customers view your brand — and whether they’ll buy from you again. Here’s how to get the e-commerce unboxing experience right.
8 Ways to Diversify Your Revenue Stream
Having multiple sources of income is a smart way to keep your cash flow steady and grow your business. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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