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Designer Spotlight: Catherine Marion

By Tracy Matthews | February 22, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I design my jewelry on a CAD program and work closely with my contractor to make sure the…

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5 tips to make your Pinterest boards irresistible to follow

By Tracy Matthews | February 19, 2013

#1. It’s all about what THEY love: While creating your Pinterest boards you will definitely have to keep your ideal clients in mind. After all, aren’t you creating these boards…

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Designer Spotlight: Kianna Jabri Elam

By Tracy Matthews | February 15, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I create handmade jewelry. My specialty is bracelets, but I am hoping to expand my line. I love…

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You’re Successful And You Know It!

By Tracy Matthews | February 12, 2013

I’m successful and I know it! Now, say it like you mean it. OK, so maybe you’re not exactly where you want to be in your business, but you’re on…

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Designer Spotlight: Carol Creech

By Tracy Matthews | February 8, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I make things. I love working with my hands and always have. As a child, I spent hours…

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PR Tips from the Expert: Make Headlines for Your Jewelry Biz

By Tracy Matthews | February 6, 2013

Are you ready to get some recognition in the press for your jewelry business? I interviewed PR Rock Star Melissa Cassera about elevating a business to celebrity status. She blasted…

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Designer Spotlight: Barbara Branson

By Tracy Matthews | February 1, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. As a young girl, I love the gypsy look of lots of jewelry and not just in gold,…

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How to Be Financially Free: Interview with Kate Northrup

By Tracy Matthews | January 29, 2013

Today, I am speaking with my friend Kate Northrup.  I’ve known Kate for several years now and I am always amazed by her wise words. In this “do-over” interview (my…

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Designer Spotlight: Anne Bliss

By Tracy Matthews | January 26, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I quit my job as a Customs Broker/office manager to stay home when our first child was born.…

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Hate setting goals? The 3 most common excuses and why they don’t hold.

By Tracy Matthews | January 23, 2013

Guest Author: Caroline Zwick Imagine you had a little genie lamp and one Sunday morning, you happen to rub it on its side and out pops a humongous blue genie…

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