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Is your About Me page doing its job?

July 19th, 2006

All websites have them, or should have… the *About Me* page…
They serve several purposes:
1) They reassure potential customers who are leery about doing business online
2) They provide a nice opportunity to add Search Engine friendly content

The NEW Quilter’s Home Magazine

July 12th, 2006

I grabbed a copy of the new magazine from McCall’s called:
*Quilter’s Home- For the new generation of quilters*
I found it a very interesting read and I am looking forward to seeing how it evolves. Right now I think that they have a good concept (if you believe their sub-title) but the execution and application […]

MUST Read for ALL Independent Retailers!

July 7th, 2006

My issue of
American Quilt Retailer
arrived yesterday. I had a busy day and I am still working my way through it but I wanted to make two important points here…
ONE:
I firmly believe that American Quilt Retailer is a *MUST HAVE* subcription for ALL Independent Needlework Retailers and Quilt Retailers. An annual subscription is only $40. If […]

Small Business is Courageous Decisions!

July 5th, 2006

I just saw this quote on a business forum I belong to…
“Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”
– Peter F. Drucker

Certainly these are words to think about, especially for those of us running our own businesses. Sometimes it can be hard to see the forest for the trees.
It is easy […]

Small Business Blogging at its Best!

July 2nd, 2006

Here is an example of an innovative blog, used to market an artist/crafter’s work…
Loosetooth.com Shop Blog
She is doing so many things right! And look at how well she is using CafePress!