Mad Props!!!

We recognize the selfless acts of teammates who make valuable contributions to our team of local and independent entrepreneurs.

This week, we implemented "Mad Props" to  recognize their acts of goodwill. Each week, these members will be listed with a link to their online shops at the top left-hand column of our blog. *Props are based on a point-system calculated at the end of each week.

Mad Props to the following Pretty Pink Ponies:

Rita of Rita Yma Jewelry (leader)

Diana of DianaJess designs (leader)

Michelle of Pinata Mama (leader)

Lloralye of Fancy Dodo (leader)

Amber of SublimeGems (leader)

Gena of BakeAllThings

Dre of TooLegitToQuilt

Thank you for your contributions and camaraderie.

Best,
3P 

To all bloggers...

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Are you committed to yourself? (contract)

Here's one way to help ensure your success -- sign a contract.

Please review and complete + sign the letter below and post your image using the hashtag, #PoniesGTD on Twitter.

You may also send it to the team captain by Etsy convo and it will be posted on our team blog.

Thanks. Rock on.

Summer carousel

Summer carousel by prettypinkponies featuring brahmin handbags

What's your summer office handbag?

Styling the next generation: Just like mommy...

Featuring Daswood & Sublime Gems!

Just like mommy... by prettypinkponies featuring bracelets

Bracelet, $14
Bracelet, $14
WILD THINGS CROWN, $38
Campaign Storage Bench White, $375
WILD THINGS CROWN, $38
Boom Box Mobile in BLUE, $80
Robot Love Mobile, $110

Business Plan Time

Ok my little Ponies, down to business. Literally.

Tonight we're talking about business plans. Why have one? Because businesses without a plan, fail. Simple as that. Here's my business plan. It's not the greatest, or complete, but it's a start. And if I can write one up, you can too!

This is kind of out of date, but we'll work together to get it up to speed. I wrote this for my Business 101 course, so it's pretty old school, and I can't find the last part of it. Ultimately, I'd love to make a more modernized version. PLEASE feel free to comment, make edits, point out areas that need improvement, etc.

Here we go!

An Astonishing Accessory Garden!

An Astonishing Accessory Garden! by prettypinkponies featuring chain jewelry

Gold jewelry, $49
Antique gold necklace, $45
Chain jewelry, $25

About our Etsy Team...

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12 Business Lessons from a one-woman-show (guest blogger)...

MyBohemianSummer from MyBohemianSummer saysHighlighted Post

The biggest thing that I have learned so far in the hand made business is to not take it personal. This is very hard for me, and for a lot of artists and crafters that I know, because what we do is personal. This is from an article that I read a couple of months ago, and I keep it handy to refresh myself when it is needed. Like a good swift kick in the pants. (christinekane.com/how-to-not-take-things-personally-a-practical-guide) Here are some tips that I love passing on since it is so relevant to us and what we do:

A fashion set (image)

The fashion set below was created by Angel Envy of Couture, an up and coming fashion designer in the UK.

Journalism by angelenvyofcouture featuring cotton blouses

Band of Outsiders cotton blouse, $370
Clu sheer cardigan, $295
Pencil skirt, £20
Oxford shoes, 5 AUD
Metallic Pewter Leather Journal or Sketchbook, Medium Sized, Handbound..., $17
Uni-ball Signo (DX) UM-151 Gel Ink Pen 0.38 mm Red, $25

Team Feedback (survey results)

We took the most popular feedback gathered during one on one conversations with a team of collaborative entrepreneurs this May and posted them below.

We appreciate the cooperation we receive from our network -- a group of young, creative talented leaders.

If you have any additional feedback, please do share!

Carpe diem!