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Branding 101: How to Build a Memorable Identity for Your Creative Business

What sets your creative business apart in today’s crowded marketplace? The answer lies in your brand. Building a powerful, memorable brand identity is essential...

BOI Report 101: What Creative Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Editor’s Note: A recent federal court decision has issued an injunction, meaning businesses are currently not required to file the BOI Report. While this...

The Creative Countdown: Elevate Your Holiday Content

The holidays are hectic enough without the added stress of creating endless content. Between gift shopping, decorating, and celebrating, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed....

Picture Perfect: Defining Your Brand Through Photography

Brand photography goes beyond simply capturing images—it's about visually communicating a brand's identity, values, and offerings. Thoughtfully crafted visuals tell a compelling story, engage...

Affiliate Marketing Unveiled: How Much Can You Really Make

Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular revenue streams for creators today, but one big question always comes up in the New England...

Shop My vs. LTK: Which Affiliate Platform is Right for You?

Here at New England Coastal Creative (NECC), one of the most common questions we hear from our community is: “Which platform should I use—Shop...

Plan For A Successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The holiday shopping season is fast approaching, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest opportunities to boost your sales, reach...

Mastering Your Holiday Email Campaign: A Complete Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs

The holiday season is a golden opportunity for creative entrepreneurs to connect with their audience and boost year-end sales. But with inboxes flooded, standing...

The Ultimate Holiday Marketing Checklist for Small Businesses

The holiday season can be overwhelming for any business, but a solid marketing plan is a game-changer. This checklist is designed specifically for NECC’s...

Holiday Hustle: Top 10 Time-Saving Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for creative entrepreneurs, with endless demands from clients, product launches, and holiday...

How Much Do Influencers Really Make?

Ever wonder how much influencers are actually raking in these days? If you’re part of the NECC community—whether you’re already a creator or just...

Should you Sell your Products on Amazon?

With Amazon’s reach only expanding, creative entrepreneurs often wonder if listing their products on the platform is worth it. The question has sparked even...

Craft Your Unique Selling Proposition

As a female entrepreneur, I understand the importance of knowing the why behind our businesses and being able to articulate it concisely and impactfully....

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Insights from Parfaire Consulting

Sisters and business owners, Mimi and Aiko Striplin know firsthand what it means to build something from the ground up. Mimi brings years of...

12 Engaging Strategies for Small Businesses: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Starting a small business is an incredible journey, filled with ups and downs, trials and tribulations. While it can be incredibly rewarding, small business...

8 Fun and Effective Strategies to Build a Subscriber Community

As a creative entrepreneur, you’re always looking for new ways to connect with your audience and grow your business. One of the most effective...

S Corp vs LLC: Which Business Type is Right for Your Creative Ventures?

As a creative entrepreneur, you have probably considered starting your own business, and you now find yourself wondering about the different business types that...

Cultivating Digital Kinship: 8 Effective Strategies to Build Subscriber Community

Welcome to the digital landscape where content and community hold the power to forge connections. Building a subscriber community in the ever-changing online world...

How to use ChatGPT/AI for your Social Media Content

Using ChatGPT to assist with your social media content can be a valuable strategy to save time, maintain consistency, and engage your audience effectively....

How to Set Up an LLC

Ready to take your DBA and step up to the big leagues for your small business?Setting up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) involves several...

SEO 101: Understanding the Power of SEO for your Brand

In the ever-evolving world of the internet, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains a crucial component for online success. As Google adapts and user behaviors...

Sustainable Success: The Power of Systems for Small Businesses

So many of us are finding our voice through entrepreneurship -- building a business we love through being a maker of amazing products or...

Unlocking Success: Lessons for Creative Entrepreneurs

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It's a rollercoaster ride filled with challenges, uncertainties, and tempting distractions....

Bootstrapping Your Business for Growth

Hey there friends! Bootstrapping a business means starting and growing a company without relying heavily on external funding. It's definitely a challenging path, but...

3 Tips to Engage Your Newsletter Audience

Remember the excitement of receiving an email? Well, those days are long gone. Nowadays, it can feel like we're drowning in a never-ending flood...

21 Tips to Survive the Highs and Lows of Creative Entrepreneurship

Turning ideas into a business is an emotional and financial roller coaster for sure. Unlocking your creative potential often means navigating the world of...

Holiday 2023 guide: Seasonal trends to build your marketing strategy

With the Holidays fast approaching, Ibotta surveyed 2,500 consumers and 400 industry experts to help inform strategies to best break through this Holiday season....

8 Simple Steps to Create an Effective Social Media Posting Schedule

Are you struggling to find the right balance for your social media schedule? No matter the nature of your creative business (product, service provider,...

When is it Time to Bring on a Professional PR Team to Maximize Results for your Marketing Efforts

Your brand's reputation is a crucial aspect of your success. That's why it's important to consider bringing on PR support when you are looking...

Elevate Your Small Business: 7 Ways to Dominate with Digital-First Marketing

In today's fast-paced digital world, small businesses hold the power to thrive. According to Forbes, companies with a digital-first strategy are 64% more likely...

4 Great Print-on-demand services for creating custom products this Holiday

Looking to create your own products based on your artwork/designs/content and more but not sure where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Choosing...

5 Easy Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Digital Touchpoints in 2023

While we prepare for another incredible season in Martha’s Vineyard, we want to help you with one of the most important marketing initiatives you’ll...

SMS Text Messaging | Everything You Need to Know

How we keep in touch and communicate has changed drastically over the past few years and SMS has become one of the best ways...

5 Ways to Protect Your Intellectual Property

VIEW IN EZ READ PDF Whether you're getting ready to start a new venture, or looking to grow your business, it's always a good time...

Why Brand Identity is Vital for Company Growth

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Five SEO Secrets For Better Website Ranking

Your business's website is the heart of your online marketing and you want people to be able to find it. But sometimes, it seems...

Protecting Your Intellectual Property in Collaborations

Solopreneurs and small business owners have to wear many hats, keep a lot of plates spinning, juggle a bunch of balls in the air....
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