Articles in the Tips From The Entreprenette Handbook Category
Dear Sarah,
I make these super cute round terry towels, that are incredibly absorbent, and have an unique button loop so you can hang it from almost anything; towel bars, stove bar, fridge handle, apron strings, high-chairs, cribs, strollers, tennis bags, and gym bags. I have targeted several celebrity moms, chefs, tennis pros and dog lovers who I want to send these to (I have your "How to get your products to Celebrities" CD) but how can I promote this if I can't get a photo of the celeb with my …
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So last weeks post inspired me. I loved hearing what people disliked doing in their business and how they handled it. The #1 way to handle their "icky tasks" was to outsource them…….which lead me to this post. It seemed to me that almost everyone was using a Virtual Assistant (VA) to help with the things they disliked as well as things that are best left to an assistant. VA's are a great choice for more than just the "having an assistant part" – you pay them on a 1099 …
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I remember when I decided to patent my Handbag Hanger back in 2003. I did as much research as I could on my own via the internet – searching google and scouring every organizing store on the planet to see if they had something similar. Once I was fairly certain I had a unique product, I called an attorney to start the process. It was pretty easy going from there for me back then as not as many patents were being filed. I did however choose a Design patent over …
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I got so many great comments and emails on last weeks post on how to maximize 4th Q and questions galore about drop shipping and what it means and how it works…….so you ask, and I answer!
So what is Drop Shipping?
This is usually when a website displays your product for sale, but does not buy and stock it in advance. They sell it "like" they have it in stock, but in reality, they send you the order and have you ship it. What is so great about drop shipping? I …
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We are well into 4th quarter and I want to get you all cha-chinging away, so let’s go over a short check list to see what else you can be doing to make the most of the rest of this year.
Here are some ideas that I have brainstormed with clients to generate more sales this year.
1. Call a national gym and ask to do a holiday sale. The women there will be excited to get their last minute gifts and work out at the same time. Park once, accomplish twice.
2. …
