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3 Smart Tips from our Goals Event
Missed our goals event on February 15? We've rounded up some of the most useful takeaways for you and your business.
Kat Tancock
Kat (she/her) is the co-founder of Workshop, bringing her experience as a lifelong crafter, skilled editor and writer and long-term small business owner. Lately, she's all about upcycled textiles.
Ask the Expert: What Are the Basics of Pricing?
How should you set prices for your handmade goods? Small business coach Patrysha Korchinski lays out the basics.
15 Tips to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Career
Yes, you can build your business into a job that pays — if you have the right strategy. These tips from experienced entrepreneurs will help you get there.
Ask the Expert: How Do I Create a Brand Identity?
What is a brand anyway, and what do you need to make yours better? Creative director and agency founder Janelle Desrosiers shares her secrets to success.
Anatomy of a Product: Upcycled Skateboards by AdrianMartinus
The AdrianMartinus team started their business with a simple goal: to design functional, attractive furniture and products out of discarded skateboards. Here's how they made it happen.
Gift Guide: 6 Books for the Creative Entrepreneur in Your Life
Time management, creativity, finding meaning, connecting with community, making a difference and getting things done: these inspiring and useful reads cover it all.
Ask the Expert: How Can I Get More Reach on Instagram?
Instagram can be a gold mine for handmade businesses — but it can also be a frustrating time suck. So how do you make it work for you? We asked marketing expert Kaeden Merasty for his tips.
Inspiration: 6 Bag Makers We Love
Leather or canvas, upcycled or fresh off the fabric printing press, these bag makers in Canada design and sell totes, zipper pouches, purses and more to an audience eager to upgrade their collections.
Ask the Expert: How Do I Take Better Photos of My Products?
If you’re trying to sell or promote your products online, it’s important to have good-quality photos. Here, we speak with Toronto photographer Doaa Jamal on how to make yours better — or hire a pro to take the lead.
Anatomy of a Product: Beadwork-Inspired Fabric by Indigenous Nouveau
Kaija Heitland wanted to create a fabric collection inspired by her heritage and produced entirely in North America. Here’s how she achieved it, and where she’s going next.
Inspiration: 6 Ceramicists We Love
From mugs and bowls to teapots and beyond, Canadian ceramicists are creating beautiful functional art that sells. Here are six makers we're inspired by.
Yes, You Need a Business Plan. Here’s Why
A business plan seems so corporate, right? But it’s an essential tool for even the most creative, unconventional businesses. Here’s what you need to know.
5 Steps to More Eco-Friendly Packaging
As environmental issues become increasingly urgent, businesses need to make a difference wherever they can. Here’s how to make your packaging greener.
Why Feeling Lazy Means You’re Working Too Hard
In their book Laziness Does Not Exist, Dr. Devon Price challenges cultural assumptions about productivity and time management. Here, we speak with them about what that might mean for your business — and your life.
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