ECCC 2014: GAPS, Customers, and Body Language (Part 2)

April 17, 2014

Part 2 covers the results of shifting sales focus to my potential customers instead of the features of my products while vending at Emerald City Comicon. As a maker there is an easy tendency to sell the features of the work instead of the benefits. This was something I wanted to change at ECCC... Continue reading →

Journal: Taxes, taxes

April 16, 2014

I remember when doing taxes meant crunching and filling out a few numbers on a 1-page form. Today, taxes are an entirely different story. I spent all Monday getting other critical things out of the way, so I could focus solely on taxes for Tuesday. By 2:00pm... Continue reading →

Happy Little Sloths

April 11, 2014

What does this Sloth Squeak! video have to do with running a small business or living with chronic illness? Both are stressful. Both are... Continue reading →

Journal: School vs. Work

April 8, 2014

I knew when I took on 6 credits this quarter that it would impact my work, however I really want to finish my degree. I have been trying to finish a college degree for almost 16 years. That is half my life! Continue reading →

Journal: My White Board Calendar

April 7, 2014

In the grand scheme of things, updating my calendar seems a lower priority than most tasks. However, I've definitely noticed a difference in my business and myself when I keep the calendar up to date versus when I don't... Continue reading →