S. Denise Hoyle | July 9, 2012
Working from a home office requires a lot more self-discipline compared to working in a traditional office space. If you’re one of the thousands of people who work or run a business from home, then you too probably deal with distractions on a daily basis. Here are some tips to help you minimize distractions in [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | July 2, 2012
So the months and even years of turning your idea into an actual product have finally come to fruition. You’re just about ready to start getting your product onto those store shelves, right? Have you given thought as to how to approach those specialty stores and retail outlets? Here are some tips to keep in [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | June 25, 2012
Some business people seem to have absolutely mastered the art of social interaction, while others would rather have their teeth pulled out than attend a networking event. The idea of networking at an event may seem complete intimidating if you are new to it. If you’re one of those people who would rather visit the [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 29, 2012
Are you looking to patent your product or idea but have no idea how to get started? Here are a few points you might want to pay attention to: 1) Seek the services of a professional. It’s perfectly legal and possible to file a patent on your own—but consider hiring a patent attorney if you can [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 14, 2012
Are you just about ready to venture into selling your crafts for the very first time? Creating stocks of items to sell is one thing—but pricing them is a completely different story. Pricing products can be a very tricky matter. Set the price too low and you might not even be able to cover your [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | April 16, 2012
If you’re a lover of all things craft-related, attending a craft fair is something you should definitely make time for. If you make crafts, however, then you may want to seriously consider selling your handmade works of art at craft fairs instead of just attending them.
S. Denise Hoyle | April 9, 2012
Every business needs a website—whether the business is already very much established or is one that is just starting out. Many small business owners believe that there aren’t many benefits to having a website. If you’re someone with a similar mindset, you may want to reconsider.
Sarah J. Doyle | June 28, 2010
Considering the number of pregnant women I see whenever I’m out in public places, AND remembering how difficult it was to find any type of maternity clothes or maternity patterns when my daughter was pregnant with quadruplets, I’d say specializing in making maternity clothes could be very lucrative! I see pregnant women that are plus [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | May 24, 2010
Everyone knows that simply having a website doesn’t necessarily generate sales. The key to keeping that website alive and growing is all about traffic! When individuals visit your website / blog and like what they see, they’ll most likely come back again and again. A good way to get that traffic coming back is by [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | May 3, 2010
Well, the tax filing season is finished for this year (for taxes LAST year), however there is plenty of time to think about what to keep THIS year for tax purposes. I don’t know if you ended up getting a refund of some sort or had to pay, however the business receipts you keep can [...]
