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Make Over My Business and Open Q&A Replay

Jane Button — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:06:24 +0000

Thank you so much for all the terrific questions on Monday night's Open Q&A Call. We had questions from how do I set up an agreement with a sales rep – to HELP! I have an appointment with a big chain – to when are you having your next event <love that one!> 'cause its happening very soon [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day pots of gold…my gift to you

Jane Button — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:23:42 +0000

I trust you had a fantastic weekend celebrating St. Patrick's Day! I remember spending many a St. Patrick's Day in New York right around market week – and trust me EVERYONE in New York is Irish on St. Patty's day – and I think everyone is in the parade. So I thought I would [...]

TOP 5 Secrets for Outsourcing

Jane Button — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:58:10 +0000

Dear Creative Entreprenuer! As I watched Shark Tank last week – I was in shock as I witnessed what had to the WORST deal in the history of the show go down! Two talented jewelry designers gave away <sold> 80% of their company because they only wanted to design. I'll be writing more about this – BUT one thing they [...]

5 Reasons your business is not at 6 figures – yet

Jane Button — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:40:30 +0000

Getting your product business to six figures is a milestone and goal for many creative entrepreneurs. It's a milestone and a mindset – and generally the starting place for great things to happen within your business. You may have started at home in your spare time but reaching that mark somehow shifts your mindset. [...]

Creative Entrepreneurs with Passion, Persistence and Resolve

Jane Button — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:12:43 +0000

I wanted you to see these happy faces – this picture was taken at the very end of the first Platinum Mastermind Retreat of the year! We spent two full days working on their BIG Ideas. – from children's products to beautiful art to inventions to wearable art! (And by by the way -Charlie Bear is standing in for his companion [...]

Would Mark Cuban say this to you, “I can’t trust that you’re going to bust your butt!”

Jane Button — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:43:37 +0000

You've got a niche market product, you land a spot on the reality show Shark Tank - pitch your product – and then hear these words from Mark Cuban followed by "you're a wantrepreneur not an entrepreneur." Ouch! The question is, why did Mark say this and would he say the same thing about you? Taking your [...]

10 Simple Steps To Launch Your BIG IDEA: From Design Concept 2 Market

Jane Button — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:23:55 +0000

Okay – so we've done it at LAST! Our FREE mini course, "10 Simple Steps to Launch Your BIG Idea From Design Concept to Market: " Turn Your BIG Idea Into a Money Making Business From Design Concept to [...]

Why Trade Shows Are A Waste of Time….(for some product businesses)

Jane Button — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:11:03 +0000

Your friends and family have been telling you you've got to get your products in stores. They say, "why not participate in a trade show? You're sure to have buyers swarming like bees around your booth and you'll take in more orders than you can possibly handle." "Wow!" you think, "what a great way to [...]

Find Your BIG IDEA and Keep It Simple

Jane Button — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:33:06 +0000

As a creative person who has either recently launched a new business or if you're just starting out trying to figure out just what product to start with, it's a good idea to keep it simple. Keeping your base categories and product line straight forward helps your customer know exactly who you are, what you offer [...]

Do You Know How to Create More Time?

Jane Button — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:13:32 +0000

5 Simple Steps Will Add Time to your Day so You CAN Create the Business You've Dreamed About Dear Jane, I've been dreaming about taking my passion of decorating, and making collage style wall hangings and creating a business. I've read books about how women seem to do this all the time – it [...]