Building a website for your business on WordPress can be a great choice. You’ll get scalability and plenty of options! One of those options is how to set up your site. You can choose to purchase or use a free pre-built theme, or you can hire a developer to create a custom-build site for you. … Continue Reading
Launching a beauty brand isn’t for everyone. It’s exciting and appealing, but it’s also a process with a lot of moving parts. It requires in-depth planning, tenacity, and the willingness to pivot when things aren’t working. Through the process of launching and operating my own beauty brand— 42 Dubonnet— I learned a lot of lessons.… Continue Reading
You’ve chosen your business name, set up your business legally, selected a manufacturer, and planned out your design and copy—now it’s time for the launch! Launching your product business is very exciting. But it’s important that you launch your business strategically. Your goals for your launch are to build your email list, get people excited… Continue Reading
Social media is a two-edged sword for businesses. There’s no doubt that social media offers big opportunities for marketing. But it’s also changing constantly—algorithm changes, new ad rules, and social media trends all play a factor. Businesses have to stay up-to-date on changes and what they mean for marketing. Between new algorithms that place value… Continue Reading
One of the most important things to think about when starting your business is your budget. Your goal is to make money, and your budget affects every business decision you make. When working out your budget, you need to make sure you have the capital to cover everything you need to get your product business… Continue Reading
In the product business, looks matter, big time. Your product is sitting on the shelf next to dozens of other similar products. If it doesn’t stand out, it’s not going to sell. The packaging is the thing that will stop consumers, catch their eye, and ultimately make them decide whether to put a product back… Continue Reading
As you launch a product business, you’re going to need to take the steps to legally set up your business. You have to decide your legal structure, apply for an EIN, and figure out what licenses you need for your business. It can feel daunting to deal with the legal side of your business, but… Continue Reading
When you launch a product business, it can be tempting to not choose a definitive niche. You might think you don’t want to limit yourself, opting instead to appeal to as many people as possible. But the truth is that without a specific niche, you are likely to struggle when you’re starting out. Your niche… Continue Reading
Your passions and purpose, unique skills and talents, values, experiences, and perspectives are all sources to draw from in order to create a unique and profitable niche for your beauty business. However, with so many different components to consider, identifying the proper business steps can get a bit confusing. Here, we explore each of these… Continue Reading
When the global pandemic hit, many industries saw disruption. Our society experienced major changes in every aspect of our lives, from work to shopping to social interaction. Months later, we’ve entered into a “new normal.” But is the new normal here to stay? As we get used to the changes we’ve experienced and adjust… Continue Reading