by Melissa H | Dec 17, 2010 | artists on-line, marketing, resources, small business, social networking
You’re an artist, crafter, some kind of creative entrepreneur and you’re thinking about starting a blog. Everyone seems to have one and you probably enjoy reading many of them. So why not step into the fray? Blogging is one of the most established forms...
by Melissa H | Oct 25, 2010 | creativity, marketing, small business
Gasp… I just mentioned the word Christmas! If you are anything like me, you probably started shaking in your shoes at the mere thought. As much as I love the holidays (and I really do!), they sure are a lot of work. Whatever your beliefs, it’s likely you...
by Melissa H | Jun 2, 2010 | artists on-line, marketing, small business
Portfolios… if you’re a creative in any field, you know just how important they are. When it comes to selling yourself, your portfolio is probably your most valuable tool. Depending on what you are trying to achieve, your portfolio is your opportunity to...
by Melissa H | Mar 22, 2010 | artists on-line, freelancing, marketing, planning, small business
There are a lot of things you need to think about when you’re getting ready to market your creative talents on-line or in real life (they do go hand in hand!): logos, websites, business cards, blogs, social media… it can be a long list. But before you...
by Melissa H | Feb 16, 2010 | artists on-line, design, marketing, small business
creating a site on a budget – can i do it? The simple answer is: YES! Putting up your first website doesn’t have to be an expensive proposition. However… there are some things you will need to take into consideration before you start: hidden costs...