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The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is out! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite shops, all small businesses that reach many local markets — bonus they are all women-owned too.
Running a business can feel overwhelming. Trying to figure out where to begin can be confusing, particularly if you’ve worked in a corporate setting before. This article starts to touch on the areas of focus you should prioritize when you’re just getting started.
Moving from employee to entrepreneur can feel like the light at the end of the tunnel. You’re finally ready to take the leap and work for yourself! But there are some fundamental differences between the two. Understanding and planning for these differences will help you step more securely into ‘owning’ business ownership.
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In the the final post of the series, Part V, we talk about some of the highlights at the peak of the company's success.
They say that the wrong people feel imposter syndrome and lately that seems to be true. A few recent experiences have me questioning some of these so-called 'experts' read more about some of the recent advice we heard.
Resources, tools and coaches have flooded the internet with jargon about mindset, the importance of it to your overall wellbeing and also to professional success. While they’re not wrong, they’re not giving you the full picture either. Read what you’ve been missing →
At one point or another, we are moving down a path that we truly believe is intended for us only to wake up one day and realize that we actually are going the wrong direction. We are no longer passionate about our work. What do you do? Read Dortha’s story and incredible journey in her interview with D&Co.
Meet Heather, owner and operator of Divine Val-You and hear how her personal values have build this wonderful brand.
Watch out, Marie Kondo! In today’s #MotivationMonday tip we revisit the old “reduce, reuse and recycle'“ slogan to clean house with your content creation.
A topic that has been coming up in several of the D&Co Peer Advisory Group cohorts is burnout. It’s only Monday. You might be feeling refreshed now from the weekend and even though you absolutely love what you do, don't forget that you need to take time for yourself. Find the time this week to relax, refresh and reset this week! Not sure how? Click in to see the special offer with Erin, the owner of Studio for Mindfulness in Detroit, MI.
We hear phrases about simplicity thrown around in life & particularly in business. But, what does this actually mean? How does that translate to your business? Trying to crack the code for how to simplify your message, operations, daily to-do list, service offering, and so on --- is nearly impossible without a solid strategy in place. Read today’s #MotivationMonday tip to help you get closer to figuring it out.
Sometimes closing the door on activities that no longer serve you can help you open up the door to new opportunities you didn't even realize existed. Figuring that out is nearly impossible when you are engrained with the day to day of your business or current career. Make time for yourself. Learn more with today’s #MotivationMonday tip.
I see you out there. You’re doing all the ‘right’ things. To your social following you’re incredibly poised. You have it all together. But, behind the scenes you know all too well the challenges that a small business owner faces. Read this week’s #MotivationMonday tip.
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In Part IV, Jessica shares some of the ongoing optimizations that she made to the brand to continue growing it.
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In Part III of this journey, Jessica shares about the steps she took to get up and running.
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. Read through her journey, experiences and key learnings from building the premium hand-poured candle company, Wicked Candle.
Is your business destined to fail? You've probably heard the phrase that approximately 9 out of 10 startups fail. While there is no 100% fail-proof method, having a solid understanding of the business lifecycle will help arm you with the knowledge you need to manage each stage of your company's growth. Brace yourself, this article is chock full of frameworks and somewhat academic approaches but D&Co translates this practical use. Read on to prepare your business for sustainable growth.
Small businesses are on the rise and their respective marketing budgets are projected to be, as well. Three trends outlined by Allison Checcchi, CMO of YP. (2016)
