I’ve seen both sides of the spectrum and neither is pretty.
On one hand you have the entrepreneur who wants to do it all.  They run one kind of business, handle a business of a different type on the side, all the while they are also standing on a giant rubber ball trying to balance multiple items at once.  Or was that the Cat in the Hat?  It’s hard to tell the difference between those do it all entrepreneurs and that silly Dr. Seuss character.  It might be the fear of …

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I have loved It’s Happy Bunny since the first sticker I ever received.  I’m sure you are aware of those vending machines that sit in view as you walk into a store, some of them hold a trove of stickers.  From the moment It’s Happy Bunny hit those machines, they started spreading like a virus.  I’m sure I personally supported quite a few vending owners with my love of the sticker.
They are funny, they are rude, and if you followed their advice your business would sink.
Each day I remove yet …

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Valentines day might be over but it is not too late to put a little love into your business. After all, if you don’t love what you do how can you expect it to thrive?
Listen.
You should always listen to your customers. Without them, your business wouldn’t exist.
Observe.
Keep your eye on what is going on around you. If something is lacking within your niche, go the extra mile to offer it. You’ll stand out from the rest if you do. If your competition …

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No matter how long I write, I have 3 techniques I use which will always remain consistent.

I write by hand;
I keep an idea book; and
I gather inspiration where I can find it, by reading.

Physically writing is therapeutic and it can spark inspiration on it’s own. I couldn’t live without a pen and notebook. Then there is my little idea book. It’s no bigger than a pocket notepad but it offers me refuge when I can’t get an idea for an article out of …