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Make Pear & Thyme Sangria!
Hey, Boss Babe! We have a healthy, bubbly sangria recipe for you this week! We collaborated with Rollin’ Oats, a local organic grocery store with Tampa & St. Pete locations on two recipes this month to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Rollin' Oats has an amazing selection of healthy, organic groceries and a killer wine selection. Huge thanks to Rollin’ Oats for helping to make it possible to create last week's Peanut Butter Granola & this week’s Pear & Thyme Prosecco Sangria. :)
Explore the possibilities with Jessica Brightman of Bright Thoughts
Travel is a huge influence on Jessica, aka JB, of Bright Thoughts. She spent the bulk of 2018 in Seattle and Portugal and shares some stories about her vagabond lifestyle, including a scary one about a brush with human traffickers in a Southern town in Portugal. On a lighter note, she’s super passionate about helping brands better communicate who they are through design and marketing and has one wild card after another up her sleeve. She’ll inspire you to go after whatever you find interesting and wonderful no matter the preconceived notions you have about who you’re supposed to be or what you’re supposed to like.
11 Ways Being an Entrepreneur Changes You
Hiya, babes! Ready for another epic topic? Last week we chatted about our ‘why’. 12 amazing women shared why they started their businesses. I think that the questions of ‘why’ & ‘how’ are related— so it makes perfect sense to next talk about how we change when we start our entrepreneurship journey. There are many, many challenges and hundreds of decisions to make along the way. Undoubtedly, the process changes you. We asked 11 business owners how being an entrepreneur has changed them & here are the wonderful things they shared with us. Enjoy their stories & stay boss. xx
Make Citrus Avocado Toast!
Can you hear that?! It’s the sound of brunch calling you, girl! We partnered with Rollin’ Oats on this recipe to bring you a quick, easy, & delicious recipe that can be enjoyed with a glass of your favorite boozy drink. We’re also based in a state known for it’s citrus, so it’s a winning combination for sure.
13 Ways to Invest in Your Business
Let’s get down to business. Investment is growth! But as a small business owner, your resources are very important to you (especially during the first few years), so it can be hard to know when it's time to make your move & invest in crucial new equipment, education, branding, etc. We’re here to say we completely understand— and by ‘we’, I mean myself & the 13 amazing women who have shared insight into how they approach investing in their business.
11 Ways to Celebrate Your Big Wins
Hiya! Ready for another round of small business tips? This week’s involves Champagne.. because it’s celebration-themed! We know two things about you. The first is that you’re passionate about your business. The second is that it’s hard for you to take the time to celebrate your successes because you’re always creating new goals for yourself & your biz. We’re here to invite you to take a moment and revel in something fab you’ve accomplished this month. You deserve it! Looking for ways to celebrate? Take it from 11 amazing women from the Babe Crafted community who are kicking butt, taking names, & pausing for some bubbly. Take some time to celebrate your hard work, Boss Babes! And stay boss. xx
10 Reasons to Say No Thank You
Hello, hello babes! We’re back with another helpful small business tips post. Put your hair in a top knot, fill up your mug, & let’s do this! The topic is how & when to say ‘no’ for your business. This is something you don’t think about when you get started because you spend so much time trying to find people who will say ‘Yes!’, but once you get the ball rolling you won’t have the time & resources for everything that hits your inbox. We asked 10 babes how they decide if something is right for their business and here’s what they had to say about it.
Represent your brand with Kristin Berry of The Dashing Ginger
Kristin’s story is grounded in tons of good humor and with her being completely open to trial & error. She’s very passionate about going after the clients and projects she believes in and shares insight into how she transitioned away from wedding photography and into product photography for her company, The Dashing Ginger. Her “I’m not afraid of getting left on unread” attitude will keep you laughing and ability to cold pitch like a boss has made all the difference in her transition and will inspire you to step outside of your comfort zone. Kristin’s mini workshop is 3 steps towards developing an identity for your brand.
14 Ways to Deal with Rejection
The topic of ‘rejection’ might not come off as having a silver lining, but we promise it does! We asked 14 business owners how they deal with rejection, because let’s face it, no matter what your business is or your experience level, we’ve all had to bounce back from not being chosen for the job. Take solace in the ways these amazing women have become resilient, focused, & positive about letting go of what isn’t a good fit. You can bounce back, too!
6 Ways to Use Event Photos to Keep Your Marketing Fresh
Hey, babe! Cheers to you for hosting an event! Pulling off a successful event is no easy task, so I thought it would be mega helpful to talk about how we can continue to use that event to market your business. It’s important that you have high res photos to showcase your events, so in order to make the most of the time and investment in a photographer that you made, you can use these images again & again. Here are 6 ways to utilize them even though the event might have been 1 month or 7 months ago.
6 Ways to Find the Silver Lining
Hello, babes! How’s your weekend? Fabulously, I hope. For today’s feature I decided we could all use some good vibes. I love hearing about what makes you tick. Everyone’s answer is different, but we can all take joy in seeing others feel good. Feel free to share what your happy thought is in the comments below! Enjoy these 6 silver linings from fantastic women entrepreneurs who were featured on our site recently & have an amazing rest of your week. Stay boss. xx
6 Ways to Stay Educated as You Grow Your Business
As we grow our businesses, the tools we’re using are changing. Our industry is changing. We need to adapt what we do & what we know, and that includes social media, organization tools, marketing methods, pricing, etc. So when you don’t have a ton of time and you want to keep learning, where do you turn? We have responses from ladies in the following industries: photography, travel, retail, copywriting, digital marketing, & stationery. Their responses run the gamut of podcasts, books, workshops, & more. Take a peek and find the next best way for you to continue your business education as you grow your awesome business.
Center yourself with Natasha Samuel of Sol Studio
Natasha of Sol Studio’s story is all about being intuitive and finding her own flow, both as a business owner and a woman. She’s very open about her love for travel and one of her biggest pieces of happiness since launching her business is the ability to work from anywhere. She spent a month in Portugal this year and she’s mastered the balance of being polished & branded while also very real & approachable on social media. Natasha’s mini workshop topic is 3 steps towards batch-working social media for your business.
10 Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss
Let’s talk about the transition we all make when we go from one status to ultimate babe status where we have control of our schedule & goals. We asked 10 amazing women about their transition story & are so excited to share them with you. There’s never any need to feel “behind”, because there’s a babe out there with a story similar to yours to encourage you to press forward.
Find Out What's Tax Deductible for Your Business with Katie Hardie of Hardie CPA
How would you describe your relationship with Taxes? Are surviving or thriving? I want you to feel like a pro when it comes to tracking your expenses and knowing what’s deductible so that you never have to feel lost on this topic ever again! Katie Hardie of Hardie CPA sharing some tips on how to cross your t’s and dot your i’s when it comes to deductibles & knowing what’s possible.
3 Reasons You Should Go Live for Your Business
Hey, Babes! I hope you’re having a fantastic week. I’m still so excited about the Oscars this year & about seeing amazing women like Greta Gerwig, Tiffany Haddish, and Frances McDormand entertain us and keep us motivated. Society has a lot of work to do to! But for now, we’ll rewatch Lady Bird and talk about going LIVE for your business.
Mugs Monday with Kamina Wust
Hiya, Babes! I hope you had a refreshing weekend. Are you ready to meet this week’s Mugs Monday interviewee? Her name is Kamina Wust. She’s a Copywriting extraordinaire from Brisbane, Australia and her business is called We Write You. I met her in the Facebook group The Creative Lady Collective. Not only have I really enjoyed her business insight & sharp wit, but I live to try the chocolate shop she mentions below! I think you’ll love her taste in pop music, Sunday activities, & sweets. ;) Enjoy her words & stay boss. xx
Make Mini Beer Mac & Cheese Bites!
You can make these Mini Beer Mac & Cheese Bites with the craft beer of your choice; we chose Cigar City Brewing's Florida Cracker and are glad we did. The beer flavor is subtle, but delicious! We're also super excited that this recipe is baked instead of fried, so it's a bit healthier for you, and it's vegetarian. We hope to have more options like this in the future. Thanks for taking a peek at this week's recipe xx