Handmade in Norway @ Oslo Soup
I keep talking about Oslo Soup. Some people nod knowingly and others raise a confused eyebrow. So let me tell you what you should know, and why it's important. Back in October 2016, I think it was, I was approached by some very polite and lovely people who asked me...
Being motivated – It’s just like riding a bike.
Motivation is a state of mind, it's not a personality trait. We hear that 'so and so is a very motivated individual'. But the fact is that we can all choose to be motivated, we can choose to be unmotivated, and we can work our way to being SUPER motivated with the...
Content – Little word BIG reputation.
One of the areas we always get questions about or asked for help with, is what to put out on social media? Which has led me to think about content a lot over the past week or so, as I am busy getting ready for a workshop on this very subject. What is content? How important is content for a business?
Get featured in an Instagram gallery.
Tips on how to get your product images shared on Instagram
Do I need a logo?
Do you need a logo to sell your handmade items online? In which order should you do things?
Handmade clothes or fast fashion?
We throw away a shocking amount of clothes each year, a small % is donated and resold. The rest is sent to landfill sites. A social trend resulting from ‘fast fashion’. Perhaps. Help me figure this one out.
To sell or not to sell?
Do you dare to show what you make? Or do you wonder whether it’s really ‘good enough’ to show to others?
Working in you pajamas
Getting dressed for work is pretty straight forward when you have an ‘actual’ job to go to. But when you’re self-employed this little detail can easily get forgotten… and lead to a day of frustrating procrastination.
What’s the ‘thing’ about handmade?
I have always loved all things handmade. Read how my childhood experiences shaped and nurtured that passion.
MEMBERSHIP
- Up to 25% discount on table fees when joining a market
- Up to 25% discount on 'No-Nonsense' workbooks and consultations
- Access to ALL images we take at our markets - Great for helping you bank quality images for social media
- Promote your creative business on our homepage
- Use the Handmade in Norway logo to establish your products as authentically produced in Norway