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 …

So you've decided to open an online shop and sell products. Or, at least you're thinking about it. Great! Now, how do you decide which selling platform is best? I'll break down the pros and cons of 8 major marketplaces (plus what I use), so you can decide which platform …

As a small business, partnering with social media influencers can expose you to large audiences (and bring in more traffic and sales). In fact, it’s the best strategy I’ve used to grow my own online shop. Having a mini-tribe of influencers gushing over your brand and products sounds pretty sweet, …

Let me guess: as a creative entrepreneur, you're either super busy, strapped for time, or on a budget. Maybe you're all three. I get it. I'm the same way! But in the past year, I discovered some awesome tech accessories that have saved me time AND made it easier to …

In May of 2017, I started a boutique online bookstore. Honestly, I don’t even remember the exact moment that inspired me to do it, but I was set on making it work. I got a business license, a PO box, built up an inventory, and figured out my pricing. I …

We've all come across those prodigal Instagrammers or online shop owners: the ones who seem to have an entire bakery & floral shop at their whim any time they want to snap a photo. Somehow they're constantly surrounded by masses of macaroons, bouquets of fresh flowers, and a steaming latte …

A year or two ago, if you asked me how organized I was in my business, I would have laughed (or cringed). I kept telling myself I was "too busy" to be organized. Finally, I got fed up with feeling overwhelmed and cluttered, and made it a point to sort …