small business Tag

4 alternatives to Etsy to sell your handmade products online

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....

Read More

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

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...

Read More

15 lead magnet ideas to grow your email list

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...

Read More

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

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...

Read More

Wix vs Squarespace: What are the main differences?

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...

Read More

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

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...

Read More

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

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...

Read More

Start a dropshipping business with Etsy + Printful

  In recent years, dropshipping has become increasingly popular as a business model and Printful is one of the most popular print on demand dropshipping services available. The wide variety of products they offer and the growing number of fulfillment centers they have worldwide make them the ideal partner. Combine that with the super affordable startup cost of an Etsy shop and if you are an artist or have an eye for design, the Etsy + Printful combo can be the...

Read More

Take risks and bet on yourself: Andrea Medaris from Dragonfly Psychological Services

  Andrea Medaris, the owner of Dragonfly Psychological Services, is the first guest on this new small business interview series I will be posting on the blog. Andrea and I have recently worked together on her business branding as well as her personal brand and I wanted to invite her to share some of her insights on being a business owner, the struggles she had to overcome, switching to online work during the pandemic, and much more. I hope you like...

Read More

6 processes you should automate in your small business

The day-to-day of running a small business involves many tasks that we need to perform regularly, some of them crucial to our success. By automating these processes, even partially, you will be able not only to save time and money but also reduce errors and market your business more efficiently. Here you have some ideas on tasks you can start automating today.   Pre-written email responses This one is the perfect example of how an automated process can save you loads of time....

Read More