Finance
In times of financial uncertainty and online-only shopping, jewelry can still thrive. Merging creative marketing solutions with the adaptation of online retail, independent jewelry designers who once relied on in-store sales are able to both stay afloat financially…
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“Shows are canceled, stores are closed, and sales are down. How do I sell at a time like this?” This sentiment has been popping up all over the jewelry community. It’s a scary and uncertain time, but you…
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The Coronavirus situation has majorly disrupted people’s livelihoods all over the world, and small businesses have been hit the hardest. It’s a scary and stressful time, but the good news is we’re all in this together – and…
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Everyone in our community has been asking, “What can I do for my small business during the Coronavirus pandemic?” I get it, we’re in totally uncharted territory right now. The good news is there are plenty of resources…
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What’s your money story? When it comes to money, everyone has different stories they tell themselves, including you – though you may not even realize it. Most people start out with negative money stories that take serious work…
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I love it when a skeptical designer enrolls in our program – only to have their business totally transform! That’s exactly what happened to Peggy Houchin, the designer behind Peggy Houchin Jewelry. Peggy came to us because in…
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For most designers, making a $100,000 salary is what it will take for you to quit your job or achieve your goals. I hear it all the time. “Tracy, I want to make $100,000 a year. What does…
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Today’s topic is very close to my heart: recession-proofing your business. If you’ve listened to my story, you know my first business got wiped out by the Great Recession of 2008. I used to carry a lot of…
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It’s birthday season here at Flourish & Thrive Academy lately! If you didn’t know, our company is turning 7 this week! And we just passed Robin’s birthday too… In honor of this huge milestone, Robin and I got…
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Do you feel like you have no idea what you should be doing to make money? When I first started my business, I was always doing a million things. I was crazy busy. I’d work all day non-stop…
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