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A Fresh Start: Time-saving Online Tools for Your Business

Posted by Cynthia Boris

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January is traditionally the time of year when we take stock of where we are and make plans to get where we want to be by this time next year. You have a fresh calendar on your desk, a new envelope for your business receipts, and the will to do it all more efficiently than ever before. To help you on your way, we’ve pulled together a list of online tools for you and your business. Some are free. Some will cost you a few dollars a month but any or all of them will save you time and aggravation – which equals saving money in the end.

Let it Go: The Top 5 New Year's Absolutions

Posted by Cynthia Boris

New Years 2015
Look around the internet and you’ll see hundreds of posts dedicated to New Year’s Resolutions. List after list of promises to get fit, quit bad habits, spend more time doing X and less time doing Y. We write it all down with the best of intentions but almost all of those grand ideas fizzle before the end of spring. Then the guilt rolls in. This was going to be different! And to assuage the guilt you turn to one or more of the bad habits that got you in this mess in the first place. The diet’s already blown so why not treat yourself to that double fudge brownie? Then the guilt starts all over again. Get off the merry-go-round right now. This year, instead of crafting a list of unattainable New Year’s Resolutions, set yourself up with these New Year’s Absolutions.

Handmade Holidays: Beads, Chains and Chokers

Posted by Cynthia Boris

microphone choker

With Hanukkah happening and Christmas less than a week away, we have one last round of gift ideas for you from the artisans at IndieMade.

If you can't find the right items here, check out our previous Handmade Holidays posts for even more ideas and deals. Remember: artisans don't always have handmade items in stock, so use the contact form to make sure what you want is available and will arrive before December 25.

Handmade Holidays: Forest Friends, Aprons, Angels and More

Posted by Cynthia Boris

Forest Friends
Christmas is only a week away but you can still find a wonderful, handmade gift right here at IndieMade. If you can't find the right items here, check out our previous Handmade Holidays posts for even more ideas and deals. Remember: artisans don't always have handmade items in stock, so use the contact form to make sure what you want is available and will arrive before December 25.

3 Things Your Small Business Can Do That Big Businesses Can’t

Posted by Cynthia Boris

Small world
There are three reasons why consumers like to shop at big, online businesses; selection, price and free shipping. As a small business owner it’s hard, if not impossible to compete in these areas. Your selection is always going to be limited and with your tight margins, you can’t afford to slash prices let alone offer free shipping. So how can you compete? By focusing on these three small things that big businesses can’t do.

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