Self-empowerment and Business

You know what? I'm going to ride this self-empowerment train all the way to the station. And then I'll wave everyone aboard and ride it to the next and the next. Which is just a really convoluted metaphor for "I'm going to do what I love. Period". And to those who say to me (or you, if you've been as unlucky) "When are you going to quit this hobby nonsense and get a real job?" I say that I'm right where I want to be and, more importantly, where I need to be. I imagine, if you are also following your artistic passions, you feel the same.

So, now that I've got you all fired up to pull out your paints or your camera or your wire and tools, we are faced with the grind of building a business. I've compiled a list of my posts and articles that might help you create some forward momentum for you, as well as some posts and resources by others that you might find helpful. And if you have any resources to share, please do so in the comments below!

Starting A Business

Check out my resources for starting a business or building a website. These posts are not all-inclusive and are based on my own personal experience building my home business. I am in no way an expert on entrepreneurial endeavors, and continue to stumble my way through this journey. Hopefully, these posts will help you avoid the same stumbles.

• Building A Business: The Basics
• Making Your Art Your Business
• Determining the Value of Art: Product Pricing
• Product Photography (For Online Business)
• Photo Editing (For Product Photography)
• Selling Platforms I & Selling Platforms II

Other Resources

• Product Pricing Calculator
• Archetypal Business Practice
• Building A Brand Board
• Growing Your Business
• Sites for Solopreneurs

And feel free to disregard the things that don't speak to you, your art or your brand as a whole. You aren't required to listen to the advice or opinions of others, and sometimes half the joy is just discovering the journey yourself. I hope the journey for you is a pleasant one!  

But seriously... he's paid for his labor too.