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{grow your online presence with Indie Shopography! a feature + giveaway}

December 19, 2011 ·
Filed Under: blog & handmade advice, giveaway, shop feature

This giveaway is now closed.

…I would guess that you do! ;] Today’s fabulous giveaway is from Emily of Indie Shopography, a 4-week ecourse that’s focused on small biz owners who want to develop and/or grow their online presence. Emily has 7 years of experience as a small business owner {amazing!} and has put together course content in the form of lessons, videos, printables, podcasts + community. Indie Shopography is awesome stuff ~ take a peek at this video to see what I mean:

Indie Shopography from emmarie Designs on Vimeo.

♥ Read on to learn more about Indie Shopography and how you can strengthen your biz with the help of this ecourse. Plus, there’s a giveaway at the end {a $99 value}!

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In the two years that emmarie Web Design has been running, I have helped well over 100 small creative businesses with branding and website development. I quickly became aware of a gap in knowledge where these business owners and the actual nuts and bolts of getting and running an online shop is concerned.

Indie Shopography is my attempt to educate small creative business owners about the ins and outs of starting and growing a business online.

It’s about discovering your online purpose, finding a content management system that works for you (also, explaining what a content management system even is), and lots of other topics you need to know before pouring in a crazy amount of money and/or [wo]man hours into building an online shop.

Indie Shopography first launched in August of 2011. The first round of this 4-week course began in September, and was both a blast and a hit. The second round is now open for registration and will begin on January 30th.

My biggest accomplishments with regards to my business are seeing clients’ businesses grow. When I can see a client, with whom I have developed a business idea into something wonderful and effective, take what we’ve created and all-out run with it, surpassing both their goals and my expectations, I sometimes just want to cry big happy tears.

Looking back at the last two years of my life, both personally and businessly (don’t worry, that’s a word), it’s that you have to take chances. You have to do things you aren’t positive about and you just have to take the risk. I’d rather regret doing something than not doing it. You’ll never succeed by not trying, and even if you fail you’ll have a good story.

For those wanting to open an online shop, know all your options. Even if you don’t commit to Indie Shopography, do your research! I cannot stress this enough. No business decision of this caliber should ever be made on a whim. I’m all about taking risks, but taking uneducated risks is not a smart move, more often than not.

A bit of research can give you the knowledge and confidence boost to go into this successfully. And success is goooood.

WANT TO WIN A BASIC SUBSCRIPTION TO INDIE SHOPOGRAPHY? – a $99 value?

Here’s how to enter:
Leave a comment below telling us why you’d love to win! {required}

For extra entries:
* Tweet this giveaway {then come back here and let us know you sent a tweet}:

    Want to grow your creative biz? Learn more about Indie Shopography + enter to win: http://bit.ly/tZSGP7, via @gussysews & @emmariedesigns

* Share this giveaway with your blog and facebook communities {then come back here and share the post/feed URL with us}

This giveaway will be open through Friday, December 23 and the winner will be announced the following week. Good luck! xoxo

PS. Can’t stand the wait? Register for Indie Shopography now!

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Muthering Heights
Muthering Heights
13 years ago

I would love to win, as my husband is starting a new business from scratch! Thank you so much for the entry! :)

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Muthering Heights
Muthering Heights
13 years ago

I tweeted. :)

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Tecia
Tecia
13 years ago

I’d love this! Thank you.

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Brittany
Brittany
13 years ago

I would love to learn the ins and outs of running my own, very small so far, online biz!! This would be amazing!
xx – brittany

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Brittany
Brittany
13 years ago

Tweeted this awesome giveaway!!

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Brittany
Brittany
13 years ago

posted giveaway on from my phone… http://www.thevillagepress.facebook.com … i think!!

posted from my phone and can’t copy and paste on this computer, yikes! Hope you get a big response AND I hope that I win ;-)

xx

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Nadir@StitchSense
Nadir@StitchSense
13 years ago

Oh wow, I would LOVE to win this giveaway. I’ve read so much about how to grow your online business & its so hard to filter what’s right for you or not. I’d love a chance to win this. :-)

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Lucy Jane
Lucy Jane
13 years ago

Running a small business is always a learning process. I love when an e-course is geared toward the indie business owner. Would love to win!

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Lucy Jane
Lucy Jane
13 years ago

just tweeted…

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Caroline @ The Modest Mom
Caroline @ The Modest Mom
13 years ago

I would love to win this as I own a business online, and could always use more training in how to market it! Thank you!

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Liz
Liz
13 years ago

I’d love to get some help with my online presence for my business!

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Caroline @ The Modest Mom
Caroline @ The Modest Mom
13 years ago

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/TheModestMom/status/148762266542673920

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Nadir@StitchSense
Nadir@StitchSense
13 years ago

I tweeted about the giveaway! :-)

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Chrissy
Chrissy
13 years ago

Oh, this is wonderful! I would love to win to give my little Etsy shop an energy boost!

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Chrissy
Chrissy
13 years ago

I am off to tweet about the giveaway!

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Lauren
Lauren
13 years ago

I’d love to win because I am ALWAYS trying to learn more about running a business well!

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andi
andi
13 years ago

i have a new etsy shop and relatively new blog and would love the support and encouragement to grow them both! thanks for the opportunity!

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andi
andi
13 years ago

i fb’d about the giveaway! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-hollie-rogue/200350536679767

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andi
andi
13 years ago

i tweeted about the giveaway @thehollierogue http://twitter.com/#!/thehollierogue/status/148767205457264640

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Lauren
Lauren
13 years ago

I want to win because my goal in 2012 is to get to where I can either quit my job or at least cut back my hours and focus on my OWN business. I think this would really give me the tools that I need to help me achieve that goal. I have dreamt of doing this for so long and now it is time to make that a reality and stop dreaming about it! Thanks for the chance!

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katie
katie
13 years ago

my business is just starting to take off so i would love help!! xo

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Kasey M.
Kasey M.
13 years ago

I’m working very hard right now to lay the foundation for my small business. This class would be amazing for me – an invaluable education that I know I need, but it isn’t currently in my budget. (Even though I know $99 for a 4 week course is a steal!). I would love to win. If not, I hope the course is still being offered in 6 months when I’ve had time to save up!

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abi
abi
13 years ago

I’d love to get some ideas to boost my online presence for my design and photography business! Thanks!

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Melissa G.
Melissa G.
13 years ago

I’m helping a friend start an etsy shop and we could really learn a lot from this!

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Lynda
Lynda
13 years ago

I have been playing with the idea of starting my own small business next year, so this would be perfect for me!

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Kasey M.
Kasey M.
13 years ago

I tweeted it! @BttnwoodCottage

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Kristin Offiler
Kristin Offiler
13 years ago

I would love to win this! Just this weekend I made the decision finally to launch my etsy shop. I’m building my inventory right now and plan to open on January 23. This course would be invaluable!!

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Kristin Offiler
Kristin Offiler
13 years ago

I tweeted!

https://twitter.com/#!/KristinOffiler/status/148776472692260864

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Kristin Offiler
Kristin Offiler
13 years ago

And I shared with my FB community. Not sure how to post the link, though… I’m using Timeline and I’m not familiar with it yet. BUT! Maggie, I mentioned Gussy Sews, so hopefully you can see the share on your page.

Thanks! :)

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katie
katie
13 years ago

I’d love this! I have great things, but I need help with branding and development!

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Jessica
Jessica
13 years ago

I am in the very beginning stages of starting my own business. My business will be largely dependent on the online market. I need direction and guidance and this course sounds like it would be an amazing boost to my (currently) unrealized dreams!

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Erin
Erin
13 years ago

I would love to win because I have been praying about and really researching a new business idea. Since I am 98% sure I am going in this new direction, it would be nice to start off on the right foot!!

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Erin
Erin
13 years ago

I Tweeted this giveaway! :)

http://twitter.com/#!/ErinLauray/status/148783890826403841

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Erin
Erin
13 years ago

I shared this giveaway on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=146675498775248&id=1467711469

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andee eve
andee eve
13 years ago

wow! this looks like an awesome course! would love to win! xo andee

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krystina / lollipops
krystina / lollipops
13 years ago

i would love to win this opportunity! i have a little handmade stationery shop and am beginning a new venture in web design. i think there’s ALWAYS room for learning! Indie Shopography looks absolutely perfect! thank you for hosting Gussy!

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krystina / lollipops
krystina / lollipops
13 years ago

tweeted ;)

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Skye @ Neathering Our Fest
Skye @ Neathering Our Fest
13 years ago

This kind of course is exactly what my blog + business needs for the year 2012! I am really focusing on developing my brand and my identity this year and I’d love to take this course to get me started!

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krystina / lollipops
krystina / lollipops
13 years ago

facebooked! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000039949001

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Skye @ Neathering Our Fest
Skye @ Neathering Our Fest
13 years ago

I shared it on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/NeatheringourFest/posts/300433046661904

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Skye @ Neathering Our Fest
Skye @ Neathering Our Fest
13 years ago

And I tweeted about it here: https://twitter.com/#!/rinderceIIa/status/148788294270984192

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Chelsea
Chelsea
13 years ago

I’d love to figure out how to continue to grow my blog and I’ve also been interested in starting an Etsy shop– so this would be very useful for me! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Chelsea
Chelsea
13 years ago

I tweeted this giveaway >> chellywelly1

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Chelsea
Chelsea
13 years ago

My friend, Morgan, and I just opened our Etsy shop a few weeks ago and have been learning a lot as we go. This would be an awesome chance for us to learn and grow. Thanks for the giveaway, Gussy! (P.S. You are a HUGE inspiration to us!)

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Hannah from FlyChicks
Hannah from FlyChicks
13 years ago

I would love the chance to win something like this because I am at a standstill with my business. I need to take it to the next level, but I am drowning in fear, responsibility, commitment and doubt. All I think about is sewing and making my dream a reality, but I keep getting dragged down with doubt from others that really matter to me. All I want is to make this all “real” and focus on this aspect of my life full time. I know that it will be A LOT if hard work, but for the end result being happiness, I think it would all be worth it. To think that I could wake up and do what I love to do, and get paid for it, would be the ultimate goal!!!
Fingers crossed. I want 2012 to be my year!

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Patty B.
Patty B.
13 years ago

Oooh crossing my fingers and toes to win! My big goal for 2012 is to expand into wholesale accounts and start to partially rely on my shop income, so this is perfect timing. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

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Patty B.
Patty B.
13 years ago

Just tweeted! tweet tweet! tweet tweet!

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Claire @ Polkadot~pretties
Claire @ Polkadot~pretties
13 years ago

i tweeted :)

@polkadotprettie

xoxo

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Bess
Bess
13 years ago

I’d love to win & get some awesome advise on growing my business!

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Cerrisse Wood
Cerrisse Wood
13 years ago

This is awesome! I opened my little shop in September and business is slow. I would love to open up a little boutique, but I need to become successful online first. This would help me gain great tips on how to do that! :)

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Cerrisse Wood
Cerrisse Wood
13 years ago

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/ciecie85/status/148803918971928576

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Cerrisse Wood
Cerrisse Wood
13 years ago

I shared on FB.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=236067163132728&id=1399977987

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amy
amy
13 years ago

I’ve been thinking about opening an online shop for all of the things I make…this would push me over the edge!

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Jenny
Jenny
13 years ago

I would love to win this! I have a small handmade business, but predominantly sell at boutiques and local shops. I would love to increase my online sales, especially now that I am expecting a baby in May and hoping to become a stay-at-home/work-from-home mama!

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Sarah
Sarah
13 years ago

What a great idea. Sounds like it would be a good opportunity to grow and organize in the coming year!

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Jenna Allen
Jenna Allen
13 years ago

I would love to win to help grow my new little small business!

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Lisa Nelson
Lisa Nelson
13 years ago

pick me, Maggs :)

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Kara B.
Kara B.
13 years ago

I’ve had an online shop for almost a year. I’ve made wonderful friends & some loyal customers but I am ready to go big or go home.

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Allisa
Allisa
13 years ago

I’m always looking to grow and I really appreciate her approach with Indie Shopography. Crossing my fingers on this one ;)

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Beth
Beth
13 years ago

I just opened an online shop last February and I would LOVE to learn how to grow it into a success!

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Amber Dixon
Amber Dixon
13 years ago

I would love to win because I’m in the process of starting a handmade business!

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Amber Dixon
Amber Dixon
13 years ago

I tweeted about the giveaway @dixondialogue

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Tanesha (CraftyGardenMom)
Tanesha (CraftyGardenMom)
13 years ago

This sounds like a great course! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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erin
erin
13 years ago

I’d love this. I’m a local girl, I love that interaction with the client at a fair or through word of mouth, but selling online has a lot of ease. I’d like to learn more on how to grow that without going crazy! :)

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Cat
Cat
13 years ago

I would love to win! I’m at the crossroads of either finding a way to make my business grow, or having to close my shop. I can use all the help I can get!

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Cat
Cat
13 years ago

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/MimiBabyB/status/148852565038219264

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Stephanie Holden
Stephanie Holden
13 years ago

This would be a super blessing for sure! My business is just a few months old… This would be a tremdous help!

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Jill
Jill
13 years ago

I would love to win this giveaway because I could really use some one-on-one mentoring on this topic!

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Jill
Jill
13 years ago

Also tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/LePetitHoot

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Lexi
Lexi
13 years ago

I am just starting my own small business and would love to win this course to learn more about the small business process.

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Maureen S
Maureen S
13 years ago

I would love to win this because 2012 is the year I plan to open a shop and need much help the the online presence arena. This would be a great course that would help me avoid some potential mistakes and start me off on the right foot…even the left foot would be ok, as long as I’m off. Thank you for the chance to win.

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Mindy Harris
Mindy Harris
13 years ago

i am a creative mind but NEED business sensibility. i know success doesn’t happen overnight and would love to learn how i can make my Etsy shop and blog more noticeable.

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Mindy Harris
Mindy Harris
13 years ago

i tweeted it.

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Mindy Harris
Mindy Harris
13 years ago

facebooked it https://www.facebook.com/HarrisMindy/posts/343468632336905

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rouge & whimsy
rouge & whimsy
13 years ago

I have so many ideas but need a little extra boost! This would be perfect!

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Rebecca
Rebecca
13 years ago

I’d love to win so I can become a more efficient, savvy business owner with a strong presence online.

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Andrea
Andrea
13 years ago

I have so many little things i love to make and sell but would love to know how to help this grow into something bigger!

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Jennifer
Jennifer
13 years ago

I just opened a shop this month. I could certainly use some help on where to go from here.

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jordan chaffin
jordan chaffin
13 years ago

I will probably be the only guy inthe room, but the course sounds great! I’m in the planning stages of launching my business from home, and this would be a great help. Thanks

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Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com
Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com
13 years ago

I am just trying to be my blog going and have so much to learn. Love your site.

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Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com
Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com
13 years ago

tweeted

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thechattymommy
thechattymommy
13 years ago

With the economy the way it is, I would love to get my business off the ground!

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jordan chaffin
jordan chaffin
13 years ago

I tweeted the giveaway @jordanr32

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Ashlee
Ashlee
13 years ago

I’d love to win! :) I’ve recently started sewing and would like to take it to the next level — a business!

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Jody
Jody
13 years ago

Oooo I would lOvE to win this!! I have skills, but NO idea how to turn it into a biz…. a mommy/painter/mosaic artist doesn’t learn those things in school : /
Sincerely, stuck.

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Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs
Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs
13 years ago

I have a brand new small business and would love to get learn more about growing it!

Thanks for the giveaway

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Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs
Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs
13 years ago

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/aroyaldaughter/status/148991221086425088

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Nicole
Nicole
13 years ago

I would love to win this giveaway, because I’m looking to grow my online business in as many ways as possible!

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Nicole
Nicole
13 years ago

I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/Bip_and_bop/status/149004844752056320

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canda
canda
13 years ago

I recently opened a vintage etsy shop and I need a jump start!

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Samantha
Samantha
13 years ago

I would love to win this giveaway as it is my dream to start my own online store aiming to one day own a boutique. I am still lacking in confidence about beginning this journey but I am trying to learn as much as I can. Winning this would mean that I am able to learn more and have the knowledge and the courage to open my own store. :)

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Carissa
Carissa
13 years ago

My husband and I have always talked about my dream; when it could begin to come true, how it would come true, the right steps to take, etc. Just recently we’ve decided that in order for it to happen we have to just start. My passion is photography and it’s not a hobby, it’s more than a love and want (hard to explain). Well, anyway, I will be starting my own small business in the next month or so and would love all the help and advice I can get-I want this to be successful! I want to make people happy seeing their reflection in the photos I take! :)

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Emily
Emily
13 years ago

I could use a boost in my biz; also, DH is finally thinking about making the jump to a biz online – I would like to win more on his behalf.

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Emily
Emily
13 years ago

And I just tweeted this giveaway.

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Rachel @evienlizzie.com
Rachel @evienlizzie.com
13 years ago

I would love to win because I have had my business for almost two years and I am ready to take it to the next level!

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Rachel @evienlizzie.com
Rachel @evienlizzie.com
13 years ago

Tweeted!
@evienlizzie

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Liza
Liza
13 years ago

I am opening a shop this month! Could TOTALLY use some practical advice!

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Liza
Liza
13 years ago

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501067002 Facebooked.

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danielle m.
danielle m.
13 years ago

I would love to win not only for my business Hopeknots, but because everything I do and learn I teach inner city middle/high school girls how to do as well, we are teaching them entrepreneur skills right now and about becoming an opportunity, and the more I teach them about crocheting/design the more they will have ownership in the business, Hopeknots (that funds the program they are a part of!), until eventually I can turn it over to them and it will be theirs!! Any professional business help we could get would be a HUGE blessing!!

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Carly
Carly
13 years ago

I would love to win this . Where can I begin ? I need it all directions, advice on how to even get started .My friend Nina and I want to pursue our dreams of owning our own online biz.

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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