October 31, 2012Have you ever wondered why political discussions turn into emotional rants with little logic or factual basis to support them? It’s because perception is an act of creation. How we perceive the world and our reality is unique to each of us, but much it can be influenced by the...
October 21, 2012Roxana Villa Roxana has been working very hard at building her botanical perfume company, Roxana Illuminated Perfume for almost five years. It’s been growing year after year. When preparation meets opportunity, look out! Roxana is being celebrated on the front page of Etsy as a Featured Seller and with it...
October 15, 2012© Greg Spalenka It is amazing how much time can be taken up by doing research. After a day of scanning the internet looking for venues and blogs to connect with, checking out supplies, seeing what others are doing can sometimes feel like wasting time. But it isn’t! Market research...
October 8, 2012©Greg Spalenka This post by Daniellexo, Etsy’s Seller Education Coordinator reflects on the evolution of ideas and how a good idea can spark a great one. One morning I woke up to a Facebook message from one of my favorite college professors. I was excited to hear from her; she...
October 1, 2012©Greg Spalenka Whenever artists decide to go it alone, make their own way, fear comes along for the ride. As freelancer for so many years I understand where this fear comes from. The goal of being secure in your finances, being safe in general (food, clothing, shelter) are real considerations...
