It’s hard to be inspired and creative when you are faced with a mountain of paperwork, the accounting, the taxes, or any of the other mundane tasks involved in running your own business ~ be it full-time or sideline. Sometimes it can difficult to motivate yourself when you are home on your own.
This week, I have gathered some posts from others who share their wisdom on working and creating, and running a business.
- Paper n Stitch’s Craft Venture is a series of weekly posts about running an online indie business by Brenda, owner of Phydeaux Designs on Etsy and 1000 Markets. Brenda covers everything from stress to marketing.
- The Howdy Do It series by Ellie from Mint and and Margot from Pitch Design Union swaps sites each Monday to talk about their journey into being their own boss. Lots of interesting tips from the real world. (they are taking a little hiatus until January for the holidays but check out this post from freelancer Steve Heiser)’
- In some serendipitous timing, Belinda from gretchenmist has started an interview series ~ art making and marketing. See the first post here.
- Stephanie Levy talks to a range of artists about creating and blogging over at artists who blog
- I have mentioned workspaces before but it is always fun to peek into someone else’s studio. Share Some Candy has a great workspace feature here.
If you have any more great links, feel free to share them in the comments below.
Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
thanks kellie for including my post in this round up ~ i love how willing people are to help and offer tips, it’s very cool. off now to have a look at Howdy Do It
happy thursday!
Now this is a post that I am going to have to take some time with. I love the creative side of my business, but the bookwork does my head in!!!