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Crafter's Choice News: March 2011
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Debbie May: 3 Reasons That Too Many Home Businesses Fail
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. 3 Reasons That Too Many Home Businesses Fail. Many outstanding business ideas are born from a spark of passion; that moment when a daydream stretches the confines of its world to become a true possibility. When a hobbyist, or someone who creates a product out of necessity says, “Hey, I might be able to make a little money with this idea.”. They Don’t Do Real Product Research. And why shouldn’t you believe them? I know that’s scary, but you have to do it. Offer incent...Too man...
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Debbie May: May 2013
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. Days are getting longer, the sun is shining, temperatures are rising and it’s days like these that get people in the mood for a little sun worship. But, did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? There are two basic types of sunscreen products on the market: products that penetrate the outermost layer of skin to. Ultraviolet rays, and products which coat the surface of the skin to act as. Claims made on the label suggesting that the p...
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Debbie May: Public Speaking
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. Debbie is a graduate of Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Bronson School of Nursing. She has built several successful companies including wholesale distribution, e-commerce web design, and non-profit foundations from start-up. Transforming Your Hobby into a Business. Pricing Products for Sale and Profit. Marketing and Sales for Handmade Products. Taking Your Handmade Business to the Next Level. Balancing Creativity vs. Government Compliance. Life Cen...
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Debbie May: April 2013
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. What are "Good Manufacturing Practices"? Simply stated, “Good Manufacturing Practices” are the practices and procedures used in manufacturing that ensure a good finished product. The idea behind having, and consistently using, established practices and procedures is that you consistently end up with the same high-quality product every time, every batch, every bar or bottle. If you want to start establishing your own official Good Manufacturing Practices, these are the four poi...
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Debbie May: January 2013
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. The majority of small business failures are caused by insufficient capital. This article is focused on two concepts. First, it will provide various alternatives for raising capital. Second, it will highlight steps to reduce the need for outside capital. . How to Make Change Manageable. How to Make Change Manageable. Yesterday I had a conversation with a friend who said, “If I ever get cancer I would exercise a lot more, eat nothing but greens and other healthy foods,...
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Debbie May: March 2013
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. You’ve probably noticed that most cosmetics and soap bases are a pretty neutral white or cream color. Generally there are two types of ingredients that can change the color of your product:. An ingredient that happens to change the color. It’s very important to understand the difference between these two things, for both product labeling and regulatory compliance. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 increased the scope and authority of the FDA. A 1958 Halloweeen he...
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Debbie May: How to Build and Manage Your Online Reputation
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FRIENDS and PRODUCT FORUMS. How to Build and Manage Your Online Reputation. Thanks to online maps and review sites like Google Places for Business, Yelp, and Yahoo! Local, in addition to popular social media tools like Google , Facebook, Twitter, and FourSquare, there are many inexpensive ways to tell your prospects and customers what your business does, where you’re located, and what other customers think. Need proof behind the power of online word of mouth marketing? Spread the positive news. Trends in...