There is no business without community...

Now you business may be a small one or a large well-known enterprise but it most certain cannot survive without people. Not just customers, PEOPLE. Yes customers are people, and if you don't have a relationship with people you cannot have a business. NOW, people will buy from strangers, but GENERALLY if the product reflects their needs as a PERSON. 

When you go to an event, most of the time no one wants to go alone. Even if you go alone, chances are no one will speak to you if you are alone unless they are really really BOLD.

I consider myself a bold person for the most part, however there are times when i need to lean on others.

Business is no different..dearheart

In order to build a community a network of customers, you have to have a willingness to build. Even in the bible there were times when the temple was destroyed and somebody had to make it up in their mind to do it.

So whether you sell sheets or art cards you will need people. Find your people those who share the same ideals as you, and values you do, you need to get to know them. There are people in your immediate community, etsy even blogging who are despite the computer screen are people who may be inline with your community.

When community goes bad..LET's face it there will be some who do not want to know you, and will not think what you have is important or maybe they want to be you! Either way, be gracious and  remember to always shake the dust from you feet. If the community is rejecting you there's a good reason. Either you need to change something or do something to feel more a part or that simply isnt the community for you.

NOTE if someone is asking you to change the thing they want you to change should be something GOD doesnt mind you giving up. If its something GOD gave you and it truly is yours well then maybe you need to move on...but if it isnt then perhaps its something you need to shed. If for instance you are trying to break into business and it is requiring things of you that compromise your integrity think again. You like to BLOG, but in order to blog you need to spend time away from family or other important things, perhaps you need to reconsider. You'll business will grow if you follow the truth, otherwise you may find that you have all this product and no family to help you enjoy it.

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Hello Lovelies. I have been away for a while but will be getting back into blogging soon. I am thinking of trying faithful bloggers, we shall see! I hope you enjoy your upcoming spring and please keep those in Oklahoma in your prayers!

So im trying ebooks now!

Adobe InDesign is coming out with coming out with Creative Cloud and I was doing to research on how to create Ebooks and figured out the basics all via the internet, and the program (free) Calibre books. I was really trying to use the code. Well if you want to shell out $$$ you can now have InDesign  Creative Cloud which will give you the ability to creative clean publications with out doing all the code.

But ' i love a challenge' you say, well stay tuned because i will be taking a journey of CODE and trying to develop one from scratch. No MIT degree required. I feel a homeschool curriculum coming on! Have a good mothers DAY! I will be signing out until next week.

Mothers Day is coming..

Mother's Day is only a few weeks away - Sunday, May 12th! Pinterest will be giving me ideas for what to do for mother's day this year. Check out the DIY category if you haven't already i am woefully slow.

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Cardstore has cute cards! You can add a photo and a personalized note Plus you can personalize the card with your own signature, then Cardstore will mail the cards directly to your mom for free.. I love them, especially the personalized name cards. Details : They are $2.49 Mother's Day cards and the shipping is free.. it gets no better..:)   Please note: Be sure to use code: CCF3425 at checkout its only vaild til 5/6/13.

I hope you guys a cute Mother's Day ideas this year. Brunch is always good.

Gift baskets Anyone!

 

 

 

This is a two in one post. So I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought PUMPKIN SPICE..now i need to scream..How cute would this be in a basket with handmade soap etc etc etc...so excited!

Source: theidearoom.net via Jessica on Pinterest

Jealousy is a sign..or Learning to be distinctive in Business

the pressure to be like everyone else is not only in business its in life. So its really important to know what you aren't good at. No-one can do everything well so if you go to a blog and see a GREAT logo, it may be lacking in content. this is a key that this is their strength so they should focus on this area more.

As with your business, learning to listen to little whispers of your strengths helps you with the vision for your company. 

***be you, everyone else is taken******

So often i see many bloggers talk of jealousy of other bloggers without either realizing what they had to do or fail to do to get where they are. Not to mention the fact that you are jealous is generally a key. If you play the oboe generally you are jealous of the piano player. I mean you aren't jealous of someone who has nothing you desire.


The desire is key. Do you desire to be recognized, do you desire to use your gifts, do you desire to make an income. Remember God is an equal opportunity God so if you are desiring something chances are the opportunity has presented itself and perhaps you didnt follow through. 

In addition, there is always a COST involved. Perhaps that business person is unable to make income other ways due to a busy family, or special needs child. or Maybe instead of spending valuable time with family they are on the internet. Either way you only see part.

jealousy may tell you what you need to work on, or that deep down you know you are capable, or that you think you deserve something that maybe you don't OUCH! Either way work it to your advantage..


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Find out the thing that is distinctive about you. Using pinterest you can find out where you style lies.  usually its one thing you can grow on to help you make  your mark.


Do you wear GLASSES
is your hair CURLY
Do you always use RIBBON in your products

Distinctive personality traits help you set yourself from the PACK.

Find out your strength and captialize on that

I have a BIG MOUTH and have been told i was too LOUD forever, but that might be a good trait if you are yelling FIRE, or need to ALERT someone of something. So avoid the comparison trap and stick to your lane in your race.

Speaking of race, please have a moment of prayer for those effected by the tragedy in BOSTON.


be sure to check out this power point i did on style typing...not exhaustive but a start

on sick leave!

I am so sorry to leave you hanging. i have been on sick leave, well i was under the weather..i will be resuming blogging soon. Later....

Feature Artist Friday...Mawusi

I (heart) this shop.

Mawusi by Jane O, creates Ghanaian inspired Accessories and brooches which are stylized and in abstract form. Very funky fresh indeed! (can i still say that?) Click on the images to go directly to the item. Please support her work.  

Lovely.

Abstract

 You can purchase her work here