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I’m off to the Buyer’s Market of American Craft today, but I’ve got a great guest post to share from Eleanor Mayrhofer of e. m. papers. When Eleanor mentioned in The Creative Empire forums that after raising her prices she sold MORE product, I immediately asked her to share the story with CMBA readers. If [...]
So, I know I said I was going to talk about crafting an economic recovery this week, but this week kind of blew up in my face. So today I’m just going to take care of a little housekeeping. 1. Guest posts wanted! My August is insane (vacation, two trade shows, the launch of The [...]
Yesterday, I shared some of my thoughts on why your craft business gets stuck. And many of you chimed in to talk about the issues you were dealing with. But I wanted to ask a little more directly: What do you need to grow your business? What kind of time, money*, help, resources, services, or [...]
A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: Should You Make Your Niche Smaller? – Why a focused niche is more successful then a broad approach. The Three Surprisingly Simple Keys to Success – “You need talent, luck, and persistence. Pick any two.” Big Brand Copycats – Eye-opening article from the [...]
A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links: Getting Paid Partially in Time – While I do agree that there is incredible value in having control over the way we spend our time, I still wonder, why shouldn’t makers be paid well for what we create? Read Break the Scarcity Mindset: [...]
I know its been a little quiet around here as I wrapped up preparations for the New York International Gift Fair, and then spent the week exhibiting at the show. (Only one more day to go!) I also know that lots of people have been finding their way to the site this past week, which [...]
I’ve put together a little survey to help me figure out what kind of content you’d like to see here. I’ve got my own goals for Crafting an MBA – but it would be nothing without you fantastic readers, so I want to make sure I’m meeting your needs too. Please take a minute to [...]
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A weekly round-up of craft, design, and business related news and links: Small, Simple, and Shared: The Three Ss for 2010 – three trends that could boost your business next year. Focus on a single product or idea, look for ways to simplify, and find ways to share with your customers. A must read! What [...]
Megan Auman is a designer, maker, educator, and entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for great design and sustainable business. Her eponymous jewelry line is sold in stores across the US and online. In 2009, Megan founded Crafting an MBA to help designers and makers develop their business skills. In 2011, the site name was changed to Designing an MBA.
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