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02/24/11

Your Social Media Roadmap

I'm in a book! Beth Schillaci contacted me a while ago to get some input for her book, Your Social Media Roadmap. I had to keep it under wraps, but her book is now available! With tips from entreprenuers and social media experts, it's a great crash cou… more »
Categories: Jewelry News, Marketing and Web Design

09/01/10

Vote In StartUp Nation's Home-Based 100

Click a button and make a busy jeweler happy today. StartUp Nation is running its annual Home-Based 100, a voted list of the top 100 internet-based, work-from-home, small companies. It's a huge honor for those chosen for the list and a major source o… more »
Categories: Jewelry News, Jewelry & Design Events

09/14/09

The Etsy Experiment

About a year ago I decided it was time to give Etsy a shot. I'd heard so many great things: low fees, attractive shopping experience, and overnight successes to name a few. The idea of adding a little extra visibility to my line seemed like a no more »
Categories: Jewelry News, Marketing and Web Design

09/07/09

Coding and Logo-Making

Here's a project I've been putting off forever: With my last front page redesign at the beginning of the year, I had something very specific in mind. Since I hadn't grasped fancy things like overlapping css, I ended using a combination of slices and… more »
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08/31/09

Packaging the Garnet Bracelet

Congratulations to Anne in Bridgeport who won the Garnet Temptation bracelet! Today I'm packaging it up, and getting ready to ship it to her. I've been thinking far more about identity and branding this year. When most of us start our businesses, we… more »
Categories: Jewelry News, Marketing and Web Design

06/07/09

Twitter, Advertising and Credibility

When it comes to companies using Twitter, the whole thing comes down to accessibility. People follow big brands and celebrities in the hope of getting a little closer to the real people - an inside look without the glossy facade that usually blocks more »
Categories: Jewelry News, Marketing and Web Design

05/03/09

Running a Home Business Without Going Crazy - Part 3

Welcome to Part 3. In this final installment, let’s look at going back to basics and dumping the guilt. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Get a new hobby If you run a business that was once your hobby, you'll quickly find that it doesn't more »
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