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HBSA Student Interviews

πŸ₯· Fight Back Against Design Theft: Proven Steps for Creators πŸ₯·

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🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #33 - What to Do When Someone Steals Your Designs: A Step-by-Step Guide

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πŸ’™ This episode is all about the dreaded Copycat

🫡 What you can do about...

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🚨 The Essential Update; GPSR Key Facts, Etsy's 2024 performance & Instagram scams 🚨

Β Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #37 - GPSR, Is Etsy's $Β£ down? Instagram scams and things you need to know - The BIG Update

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πŸ’™ The BIG update episode - I dive into some significant ...

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🀳 πŸ€” What is a social media home hub and how do you find yours? πŸ’»

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #26 - What is a social media home hub and how do you find yours?

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πŸ’™ In this episode of the 'How to Be a Handmade Boss' podcast, Steph introduces the...

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πŸ’¬ Unlock the Secrets: πŸ’™ Top Must-Ask Questions for Handmade Business & Etsy Success πŸ”₯

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead '#12 - My first LIVE episode answering your handmade business and Etsy questions'


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Unlock the Secrets: Top Must-Ask Questions for Handmade Business &...

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πŸš€ This is when you should start an email list βœ‰οΈ when you have a handmade business on Etsy or your own website (Shopify) πŸ’°

 🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead 'When should I start an email list?'

βœ‰οΈ Are you wondering when to start your email list?Β 

⏳ In this episode I'll be helping you decide when the time ...

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πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Can you have a handmade business without social media? 🀯

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead 'Can you have a handmade business without social media?'

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A question I'm asked on a regular basis is "do I have to be on social media to make sales i...

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πŸš€ What should I sell in my handmade business? πŸ’°3 questions to ask

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead 'What should I sell in my handmade business?'

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Starting a new online handmade business comes with its fair share of challenges, particul...

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πŸ‘€ Are your Etsy sales slow? πŸ“ˆ Top 3 things to review to get more Etsy sales 3️⃣

Are you struggling to get Etsy sales? Are your listings getting little or no views? Do you have a low conversion rate on Etsy?

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In this blog I’ll explain why your Etsy sales are a flop and the top ...

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Find the best social media platform for your business in 4 easy steps

Do you need help finding the best social media platform for your handmade business? If so, you need to ask yourself a few questions.

Is your target market on the platform you're using?

First things ...

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How to make Etsy sales without social media

If you’ve spent any time searching for how to generate lots of Etsy sales without harnessing the power of social media, you’ve probably been bombarded with an endless amount of confusing and conflicti...

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