Confessions of a Small Business Owner

As this summer starts to wrap up, I've been thinking about this class and my takeaways so far. While there are several, one that stood out the most to me was flexibility. The tools used in this class are popular, flexible, and versatile. All things that one looks at when looking for a new tool to fit their needs. I never thought I'd say this but I've started incorporating some of these tools into my Etsy store. 

Instagram and TikTok have definitely proven to be fantastic marketing tools that help small businesses build an audience, but the behind the scenes portion is also important to factor in. Reddit and Twitter have been tools highlighted throughout this class that I found useful in connecting with other creators, as well as being a wealth of information. 

Does anyone else have a small business or side hustle? Have you made any of these connections? Any tools you absolutely love to use?

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  1. Omer ArslanJuly 19, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    I can relate to what you're telling here and Canva is really helpful in many ways!

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