Archive for August, 2010
Counting change to make ends meet? Want to make more money? Yep, sure do. But how do you do it? Well, that’s the part that gets most of us stuck. Really the answer is pretty simple: multiple revenue streams. Makes sense right? If you have a regular 9-5 job and its not bringing home as much bacon as you’d like, than you’d probably consider getting a second part-time job wouldn’t you?
Well, bring a self-employed entrepreneur brings about the same set of circumstances. If the project that is making you money isn’t cutting it on its own, than you may want to consider adding additional revenue streams. This idea is nothing new. In fact, its been recommended over and over again by top bloggers. Why? Because it works. And believe me, its not as complicated as it seems. If you have an online shop and a moderately popular blog you are already on your way.
Here are a few ideas… Start selling advertisements on your blog if you haven’t already, and try getting involved with some affiliates as well. That’s two revenue streams right there and that’s not even the tip of the iceberg. Think about seeking wholesale orders for products you typically sell in your Etsy shop. Or create other products to sell online (ebooks, ecourses, etc). Use your expertise to teach an online or in-person course. Pick up some freelance writing jobs. The list goes on and on.
Here are a few articles on the subject…
-Darren Rowse from ProBlogger makes a six figure salary and brings in income from more than ten different revenue sources each month.
-Tara Swiger wrote a guest post for Megan of Crafting and MBA on this very topic of creating multiple revenue streams. Its a must read.
-Twelve Ideas for creating multiple income streams from Freelance Switch.
-Check out the amazon book list
Have an additional tips to share on the subject? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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A handmade rainbow of color for Wednesday morning.
There are a bunch of birthdays coming up in my family in the next month, so I am definitely going to need some gift wrapping ideas. Luckily, Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom has agreed to share a tutorial that should really help me out with my packaging dilemma. Yeah!
I’ve already tried the project myself (the green tissue paper photos are from me) and can tell you its super easy and easily tweaked to create slightly different shapes and looks.
Materials: 1. 4 sheets of tissue paper (mine was 18 x 26 inches) 2. scissors 3. string 4. bone folder or credit card
Step by Step Instructions: {click image above for larger view} 1. Stack the tissue paper together and fold lengthwise in half. Trim off about 5-6 inches from one end of the length. 2. Get rid of the portion that was cut (the 5-6 inch). Use the bigger portion of the tissue paper. With the paper still folded in half lengthwise, crease it into an accordion fold about 1 inch wide. Run over the creases with the bone folder or credit card. 3. With the open side of the tissue paper, cut a rounded end. It will be tough to cut through all the layers of tissue paper at the same time. Use a pair of sharp scissors. 4. On the folded side of the tissue paper, tie it tight with some string. 5. Fan out the tissue papers and break up the layers. Be gentle so you don’t rip the tissue. Fluff as needed.
Thanks so much Tiffany for sharing another great project with us. Be sure to check out more of Tiffany’s projects on her blog, Simply Modern Mom.
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You may remember Letitia writing about Jackie Rueda here on the blog a few weeks back. And today, Jackie is shop of the day on the exhibition site, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites from her gorgeous collection of photographs…
(Left to right. Top to bottom.)
1. Garden 8×8 print 2. Relax 8×8 print
3. Yellow 8×8 print 4. Tulips 8×8 print
Visit Jackie Rueda on etsy and on her portfolio site to view more of her photographs.
One of my favorite things to talk about here on the blog is small business. Unfortunately, I don’t give as many tips or write as many advice columns as I would like to. BUT fortunately there are plenty of other people out there who write about small business on a daily basis. Like Bonnie Forkner for example, who you may already know from her popular craft blog, Going Home to Roost, or perhaps from her three adorable Etsy shops. Bonnie has just launched a wonderful e-book and e-course that is sure to satisfy your need for a crafty business fix. Here’s the info…
New Seller in Need of some Guidance? GHTR just launched a new e-course, Selling the Handmade Way. It’s for beginner/intermediate sellers of handmade goods to learn more about their indie biz and how to make a name for themselves. The class will start on September 6th and will last 7 weeks. The class will cover everything from product photography to website SEO.
Click here to view more details about Selling the Handmade Way.
Just looking for some free advice? Bonnie has also compiled a free e-book called Best of the Shop Help Series. It’s chalk full of the best tips from Going Home to Roost’s weekly biz articles over the past year, and free for anyone to download. So, head on over and check it out.
