Transition

Custom work

Project: Turn Peace Around

New Turn Peace Around items! Hemp!
I've finally gotten around to taking decent photos and listing my newest exploration - hemp jewelry with flipped peace sign charms! These first ones were made with clay pendants made by 2 talented Etsians through the Etsy Alchemy Request system. Thanks to KittyRobot and NoodleRoll for w

Marketing ideas
So in my wanderings around WhyDoWork.com, I've come across lots of useful information. Today, I'd like to share this list of 57 ways to market, both online and offline. I've bolded the ones I've used or would like to try soon. This list came from someone who could easily market to mom's but I'm sure these ideas can be tailored to your product and niche market.1. Bumper stickers 2. Flyers 3. Business cards (Self-Made or VistaPrint) 4. Personalized T-shirts this would be cool, and I can get it cheap through Vista Print.... 5. Message boards working on this now....6. Free classifieds

Facebook for Small Businesses
This is a summary of the things I have learned about getting started and marketing your small business with Facebook. It is only a summary, and I'd be willing to further explore any area you might have questions on, if the interest is there.What is Facebook and Social Networking?In essence, social networking is a way to keep in touch with people you know via the internet. Often, these sites have options to write blogs, upload photos, and post information about yourself. They also let you search for people you know, and them to search for you. Facebook and MySpace have been the top sites in this arena for quite some time now. As a small business owner, I suggest you

Breast Cancer / Pink Ribbon items
As promised, I've added some more pink ribbon items to my Etsy shop.A collection of magnets, with a variety of messages. Whether for the Survivor, or for those who keep on fighting after the loved one has gone, the Pink Ribbon is a very strong statement for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.

Marketing, networking, advertising
I apologize for not updating here recently. We had a sudden move fall in our lap, so for just over a week, the whole home has been out of sorts. I think the dust is finally settling and things are getting back to a somewhat normal routine around here.With that being said, my latest endeavors have been focused on learning about marketing and advertising. I'm looking to increase traffic to my site, thus increasing sales as well. When one is on a tight (or non-existent) budget, the places to advertise are a bit limited. I've spent some time lately looking into valid, free, easy-to-use ways to get my name and websites out there. Here's a brief list of places I use now:--