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Author: Cris CM

26
April

The best Mailchimp alternatives for 2023 (free and paid)

April 26, 2023
In Marketing
By Cris CM

As a small business owner, you need to have a reliable email marketing platform to help you communicate with your customers and grow your business. While Mailchimp has been one of the most popular choices in the past, their recent changes in pricing and the fact that they count unsubscribed contacts as part of your list, among other issues, are driving many people away. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the best Mailchimp alternatives available right now, focusing...

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07
June

4 alternatives to Etsy to sell your handmade products online

June 7, 2022
In Business, Etsy
By Cris CM

Since its launch back in 2005, Etsy has undoubtedly become the most popular online marketplace for handmade products. Thousands of sellers and buyers use it every day and it is one of the best places to be if you want to get visibility for your small handmade business. However, policy changes, a recent increase in fees, and the growing number of mass-produced items that are finding their way into the site are pushing sellers to look for alternatives to Etsy....

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26
April

[UPDATED] What is the real cost of opening and running an Etsy shop?

April 26, 2022
In Business, Etsy
By Cris CM

When it comes to starting a small business, especially if it is related to the handmade world, Etsy is one of the first options for selling goods online people find out about. Many business owners start their adventures on this platform and a great number of them keep their shop open way after they have reached a good level of recognition and have their own standalone website. That’s my exact case: I started my graphic design shop 8 years ago...

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12
January

15 lead magnet ideas to grow your email list

January 12, 2022
In Marketing
By Cris CM

Having an extensive email list to which you can advertise your products or services is one of the most valuable assets you can have as a business owner. Offering an opt-in reward is the most effective way of getting people to sign up for your email list. You are asking for their data so it is only fair to give them something in return. Here you have some highly converting lead magnet ideas that will help you get more subscribers...

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04
August

What is the real cost of building and running a website with WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix?

August 4, 2021
In Web design
By Cris CM

When considering building a new website for your business, it may be difficult to figure out the real cost of doing so on each one of the main available platforms such as self-hosted WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or Etsy in the case of an online shop. In this post, you will find a quick comparison of the ongoing costs involved in opening and maintaining a website using each one of these services.   Some considerations:   ·   Even though many of the associated costs may...

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24
June

Wix vs Squarespace: What are the main differences?

June 24, 2021
In Web design
By Cris CM

When it comes to website builders, Wix and Squarespace are definitely the most popular and widely used options right now, and for good reasons too: they are both user friendly, affordable, and capable of great results. So, what are the main differences and why you should choose one or the other? Here you have an in-depth dive into their strengths and weakness in some crucial aspects of the website building experience. I’ve analyzed these categories from the point of view...

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28
April

Be bold, have courage and don’t think too much: Amy Fung on running a coaching business

April 28, 2021
In Business, Clients, Inspiration
By Cris CM

Hi Amy! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a Life and Executive Coach and I started my own Coaching business in 2016. Before that, I have over 20 years experience in corporate working as CFO for HK and Greater China for Advertising and PR companies.   What’s your business name? What products or services do you offer? My business name is: Amy Fung Coaching Company Limited. I offer Life and Executive Coaching, Career Coaching, Training and Facilitation.   How did you get the background...

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21
April

3 passive income ideas for small business owners

April 21, 2021
In Business, Marketing
By Cris CM

I’m sure you have heard of and read about passive income many times before, as the concept is becoming ever more popular in the small business world. To start, what is passive income? It is that income you receive from something you created once and keep selling more or less on autopilot without the number of sales adding work time to your schedule. Even though passive income can be low maintenance, there is a variable amount of work involved in...

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17
March

Facts tell, stories sell: Neha Sonney on public speaking and storytelling

March 17, 2021
In Business
By Cris CM

The second guest on this small business interview series is Neha Sonney, a relationship coach and public speaking trainer based in Hong Kong. Neha and I worked together on her branding and website design last year, and I was able to discover a great professional and business owner. In this interview, she discusses the importance of storytelling and public speaking and the ways she helps her clients achieve clarity through these skills.   Hi Neha! Could you tell us a bit about...

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