💙 The BIG update episode - I dive into some significant updates that every handmade business owner needs to be aware of, especially as we approach the holiday season.

🎄 With Christmas orders piling up, I wanted to ensure that you have all the essential information in one place, without the hassle of sifting through misleading clickbait or lengthy articles.

🚨 The episode kicks off with a crucial discussion about the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR), which come into effect on December 13, 2024. If you are based in the EU or sell to EU customers, this is a must-listen segment. I explain the implications of these regulations, emphasising the need for businesses to take greater responsibility for product safety. I share my observations from working with numerous handmade businesses, highlighting the importance of compliance and the potential consequences of neglecting these new rules.

🧡 Etsy financial performance, what they're doing to help sellers and changes

🔗 Rocket Lawyer - https://www.rocketlawyer.com/ 

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 Are you unknowingly standing in the way of your own success? In our latest episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," we dive deep into the common pitfalls that can derail your progress.

🤯 Every time something amazing happens in your business, do you find yourself getting in your own way? Whether it’s splurging all your profits on shiny new materials, taking a break from social media, or disrupting your creative flow, these habits can hold you back from reaching your full potential.

🚀 Join us as we explore the reasons behind this self-sabotage and share actionable strategies to help you break free from these patterns. Tune in to discover how to maintain momentum, foster growth, and truly thrive in your handmade business journey. Don't let self-doubt or distraction hinder your success—let's unlock your true potential together!

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

🤔 Do you have ADHD, tendencies and traits or an inkling you might have ADHD and think that running a handmade business is impossible? Then, this podcast is for you.

💙 In this episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," we dive deep into the unique challenges and strengths of running a handmade business with ADHD. 

🙋‍♀️ If you've ever felt that your neurodiversity holds you back from entrepreneurial success, think again! 

🎧 Join Steph as she shares her personal experiences and insights on how to leverage your ADHD traits as superpowers in your business journey and what your sabotages might be too.

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙  Join me in todays episode where we explore the enchanting creations made by Tara, from Fabric Sewn Beautiful, she creates lavender-scented gifts reminiscent of the romantic Regency era.

🪻 Drawing inspiration from historical charm, translating it into comforting handmade items such as wardrobe fresheners, organza bags, and dream pillows, aimed to soothe the modern soul.

🚀 Tara shares her honest reflections on the move from creating children's toys to adult focused stress relief products, emphasising the importance of community support and the impact of marketing skills acquired from the Handmade Bosses network.

⚡️ Learn how the HBSA helped Tara improve her confidence to move her business in the right direction - especially around pricing. And how It's made me feel like she's part of a family.

🧡 Tara also shares how her business has changed over the last year and her plans for the future.

🔗 Instagram - Fabric Sewn Beautiful
🔗 Etsy shop - Fabric Sewn Beautiful

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 This episode is all about the dreaded Copycat

🫵 What you can do about them, how to stop copycats & the steps you should be taking now to protect your handmade business

🧡 What Etsy can do about copycats, their role from a legal stance and the Etsy reporting tool

📕 The facts about who reports copyright and Intellectual Property (IP) infringements and what an IP infringement is

🙋‍♀️ What to do if you've been reported to Etsy for copyright

🪜 A step by step guide if you've found someone copying your designs or you suspected violations of IP rights


🔗 Links mentioned in the episode
Rocket Lawyer - https://www.rocketlawyer.com/
Etsy's reporting tool - https://www.etsy.com/uk/ipreporting
#8 - When should you trademark your business? - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354025/episodes/14981713 

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

🛑 Stop!! Before you give up listen to this podcast.

💙 We explore the challenges of monetising a handmade business, we know how hard it can be!

💪 You'll get motivation and practical advice through my 4R framework: Resilience, Reflection, Reframe, and Rest. 

💰 Whether you're struggling with low sales or feeling overwhelmed by your success, we'll guide you through essential strategies to persevere, adapt, and thrive. 

😌 Join us to discover valuable insights, from building resilience to stress management, that can transform your handmade business. Tune in and learn how to navigate obstacles and turn your passion into profit.

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 Have you ever wanted to take time off your business but worry that everything will fall apart? Well, I took a month long holiday and my business thrived.

⛱️ Join me as I share practical steps and personal experiences from my recent month-long break from my business. 

🚀 If you're a handmade business owner looking to take significant time off without affecting your sales or growth, this episode is for you. Learn how to streamline your processes, delegate tasks, automate systems, and make time-efficient changes to ensure your business continues to thrive even in your absence. 

📈 Tune in and discover how taking time off can also spark creativity and lead to expansive growth.

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 This is our BIG UPDATE episode for Etsy and Instagram.

🚀 No click bait, I'm just cutting straight to the chase on what you need to know and what to take action on.

⭐️ Imagine you have a store selling handmade products from hundreds of shops, you'll need products grab peoples attention and things people buy over and over again - this is exactly what Etsy do. I'm going to teach you how you can get prioritised in search results.

💪 I've summarised everything that is relevant to you and your handmade business for Etsy and Instagram updates, so you can concentrate on doing what you love the most... creating 🧡

🚀 Including Etsys new Visibility tool, what you need to do to improve your listings, Instagrams new central metric, carousel updates, and more...

🔗 'RANK HIGHER on Etsy, HOW to get FOUND in Etsy search results, improve your shop in Etsys algorithm' 

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 This is a very special episode of the 'How to be a Handmade Boss' podcast - my husband Ash is here with me and of course Phoebe our dog !!

💍 Join us for an open and truthful conversation about what having a handmade business is really like and how it impacts our life together.

✨ We discuss the personal and business dynamics of running a handmade business. Along with the benefits and challenges of self-employment, handling domestic tasks, managing finances, and the importance of communication in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

🚀 Explore how partners can support each other in business endeavours and navigate the demands of entrepreneurship together.

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

👉 Join me as I chat with handmade business owner Vicky, owner of Rawsome Chocolate.

💪 She shares her inspiring experiences of leaving her full time employment as a teacher and assistant head to creating an un-roasted vegan chocolate company in response to the challenges posed by her son's dairy intolerance and a commitment to ethical sourcing.

⚡️ Gain valuable insights into the craft of chocolate making, from sourcing high-quality beans to the art of chocolate tasting. Learn how Vicky transitioned from craft market sales to establishing a successful online shop on Etsy and her own website.

💙 All whilst balancing family life with her husband and twins, one of whom has Cerebral Palsy.

🚀 A year ago Rawsome Chocolate was an expensive hobby... joining the HBSA has given Vicky a path to follow, a plan with actionable steps and the changes she's implemented are now showing how effective they really are.

👉 Rawsome Chocolate links https://www.rawsomechocolate.co.uk/
👉 Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RawsomeChocolate
👉 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rawsomechocolateuk/?hl=en

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.