I have created this page for my fellow creative entrepreneurs or for those who are hoping to join our ranks.  I am sharing my favorite gear and resources as well as my business story and some of my most popular blog posts written for creative business owners.  I hope the information contained in this page will provide just what you need to get an idea off the ground…

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

   

Photography Gear

   

business books

BUSINESS BLOG POSTS

   
 

The story of my business...

How My Business Began | Part 1
How My Business Began | The Name | Part 2
How My Business Began | Now I'm an Entrepreneur How My Business Began | Finding My Niche
How My Business Began | The Blog
How my Business Began | When it Really Took Off
 

Encouraging and informative blog posts for those just starting out...

An Accidental Entrepreneur

Starting a Business - In the Very Beginning

Starting a Business - The Nitty Gritty

Starting a Business - My Business Story (told when I was about 2 years into the journey!)

Letter to a New Blogger

Everyone Starts Somewhere  

General Creative Business Posts...

Making Profit-based Decisions
The Business Brain & the Human Heart
Designing a Product
How Society6 Works
Behind the Scenes | Producing a Video
Behind the Scenes | Online Shop

Blogging

The Business of Blogging | Money Matters
The Business of Blogging | Social Media
The Business of Blogging | Sponsored Posts
The Business of Blogging | Ads
The Business of Blogging | Affiliate Links

 

 

Series on Selling at Antique Shows & Markets

Show Business | Part 1
Show Business | Part 2 | Tagging & Setting Up
Show Business | Part 3
Show Business | Part 4
Show Business | Buying to Sell
Show Business | Buying Power

 

Styling & Photography

Three Elements of Shooting in Manual Mode
Behind the Scenes | Magazine Photo Shoot
Behind the Scenes | BH&G Kitchen Shoot
Styling Tips for Photography
Photo Styling Gone Wrong
Improve Your Photography
The Process of Styling | Part 1
The Process of Styling | Part 2
Controlling Light

PODCASTS

Building a Story Brand
Accidental Creative
The Daily Creative
Magic Lessons
 

DIGITAL TOOLS

Planoly - Instagram posting
Lightroom - Photo editing
Pic Monkey - Collages & Graphics
ProCreate - Digital design
Wordpress - blog platform
Asana - project management
 

AGENCIES

AdThrive - Ad management
Bliss & Tell - Branding & blog design
RewardStyle - Affiliate marketing
MediaKix - Blog sponsorship agency
Blue Sky Design - Licensing Agent
DC Jacobson & Associates, Jenni Burke - Literary Agent