Etsy 101: How to Create a Shop and Sell Your Handmade Items

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A few years ago, I started making herbal remedies for my family. Soon after, I began sharing them with friends. I nodded when people said I should sell them, but didn’t do much about it. And then people kept saying I should open an Etsy shop. So I did. Last week, I opened Dragonfly Remedies, [...]

A Detailed Look at How I Make Money From Home (and 4 questions to answer before getting started)

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I was first introduced to business by a Mary Kay consultant. She presented the opportunity to me and I jumped on it. I loved teaching skin care classes and hanging out with other women. After a couple of years, though, I became more interested in natural living and left that business. But I had been [...]

Voting Ends Today!

I just wanted to take a quick moment and tell you about a little contest I’m in. My friend Justin Lukasavige is giving away a video camera to one of his Need a Topic members. I entered the contest by sending him a list of blogs that I’ve written after being inspired by Need a [...]

A quick note on customer service

My favorite job ever was as a waitress. Though, I suppose the politically-correct term would be food server. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. (That says a lot because I’ve generally hated every other job I’ve had). I suppose it’s because I really like taking care of people. Sure it sounds cliche, but I do. I [...]

Blog to Build Your Business

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Are you a work-at-home-mom (WAHM)? Was the Mary Kay opportunity created just for you? Did you sign up for doTERRA to stay at home with your kids? Do you want more prospective clients? Yes? I would think so. There are lots of great companies out there that offer a proven business model that works. That [...]