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 | February 1, 2010
We realize that not all of our readers are currently active in the sewing / crafting / alteration businesses. Some of you are doing other jobs, or have NO job, and are looking for information about starting your own business. In addition, there are some who are retired, but thanks to the economy their retirement [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | October 13, 2009
1) Find Your Niche Some people think that focusing on a niche is thinking too small, but having a niche product line is actually a wonderful thing! If you really want to compete with Sears and Toys ‘R Us, you can do that by offering better customer service or by providing more guarantees, but it [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 6, 2009
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Sarah J. Doyle | March 9, 2009
In the past we’ve talked about organizing your sewing time in order to be more productive in your work (organizing sewing projects so you’re using white thread for several items before changing to a different color thread, etc). There are many ways to actually be more productive while working, therefore getting much more work done.The [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 27, 2008
We all have disappointments and setbacks in our businesses. How we deal with them will actually tell the tale of how our business will survive. John Fortner, in his article, gives some outstanding things to think about, as well as to put into action regarding our home businesses.Disappointments follow success like fatigue replaces exertion. It [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | September 8, 2008
“If it’s to be, it’s up to me” is one of my favorite quotes! I have it tacked to the wall in my office along with a few other quotes. This is a reminder to me that it is NOT a favorite employee that’s gonna make my business what it needs to be, neither is [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | September 1, 2008
Nearly every business, whether brick and mortar store, online store or home business experiences a slow down or slump at certain times of the year. Many businesses see this slow down right after school lets out in the spring when families are only thinking about vacations, summer camps for the kids, etc. Others may see this [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | August 11, 2008
Advertising can be a small classified ad in a magazine, a full page display advertisement or a website consisting of several pages of “copy” and related material leading to the same end – the selling of your product or service.A good ad, regardless of what type it is, must have four key elements, which we [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | June 11, 2008
We all know a little about a lot of things, and I would venture to say that we all know a lot about a few things. It is those “few things” that we could learn even more about and truly become an “expert”.There are almost unlimited opportunities awaiting anyone who desires to become an expert [...]
