When I tell people I’m an online business owner and that I work from home full-time, I’m often greeted with one of two responses. The first is a blank or doubtful stare. And I understand why: before I discovered the world of online business, I had no idea what it …

As creative entrepreneurs, we crave inspiration from others who have come before us. We want to know the stories behind how others have built and grown their dream businesses. Podcasts are perfect for this. They make it easy to learn or find inspiration while multitasking (because I know you’ve got …

Shipping supplies are a necessity for online businesses. You’ve got to have something to ship your lovely products in, right? And not just something, but the right thing (be it a box or an envelope). It doesn’t stop there, though. There are a few more essentials when it comes to …

Media exposure can transform your business. Even if you have a small audience, you can get your brand and products seen by tons of people. Increased exposure can mean more subscribers, traffic, and sales. Sounds pretty sweet, right? Luckily, it isn’t as hard as it sounds! Here are 5 simple …

One of the best (and easiest) ways to increase your brand’s reach and traffic from Pinterest is to get more followers. The more followers you have, the more people will see your pins and click over to your website. That may seem obvious to you, but many people consider follower …

Instagram stories are insanely popular. They’re one of the best ways to engage your audience on social media. That’s why I’ve put together this list of the best apps for Instagram stories, to help you film, design, edit, and schedule them. Whether you’re using Instagram stories for your video content, …

If you’re thinking about starting an online shop and need some creative product ideas, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. I’ve put together a list of ideas for products to sell if you’re crafty. You don’t need to be super artistic to make some of these, though. A …

Some days, we just need a jolt of creative inspiration. Whether you’re an artist, maker, designer, writer, and/or blogger, there will inevitably be days where your creativity tank is running on empty. Books are a perfect medium to boost inspiration and encourage brainstorming. They help us eliminate all other distractions …

Quality product photography is essential for attracting potential customers. When I’m on Etsy, Instagram, Pinterest, or any other visual medium, I scroll right past dark or blurry pictures. And I know I’m definitely not the only one. Poor photography could be killing your sales. You might have the coolest product …

If you haven't heard of Tailwind, it's a game-changing scheduling app for Pinterest. It's hands-down my favorite social media tool. It's basically a super-machine working tirelessly for your business in the background, so you can focus on higher priority tasks. In this post, I'm not only going to show you …