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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...

Bliss & Bellinis: A Sip of Inspiration with Anna Barnes

Meet Anna Barnes, the inspiring influencer and content creator behind Bliss & Bellinis, a blog born from a perfect blend of Italian piazza magic...

A Whale of a Tail Weaving

During the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island emerged as the unrivaled hub of global whaling activity. Thrilling yet perilous, whaling expeditions embarked from its...

Introducing Mark and Graham x Pencil and Paper

At New England Coastal Creative, we are all about celebrating creativity, collaborations, and design that inspires, which is why we’re thrilled to highlight the...

Talking with Tyler Böe Drexler

In a recent conversation during NE Coastal Creative's BLOOM Conference in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia Olson of the Preppy Podcast had the pleasure of...

Stitching to Success: Jessica Chaney and Lycette Designs

From a casual hobbyist to the founder of a thriving needlepoint brand, Jessica Chaney’s journey with Lycette Designs is nothing short of inspiring. Her...

Finding the Perfect Fit with Addison Bay’s Marghi Adzick

In the fast-paced and competitive world of athleisure fashion, Marghi Adzick, founder of Addison Bay, has carved a niche for herself by curating and...

From Finance to Fashion: Jocelyn Gailliot’s Journey to Co-Founding Tuckernuck

Jocelyn Gailliot is a name that resonates with many in the world of creative entrepreneurship. As a co-founder of Tuckernuck, a beloved lifestyle brand...

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...

The Mission of Rahab’s Rope

Get ready for an incredible story of compassion, empowerment, and fighting against human trafficking! Meet Vicki Moore, the founder and CEO of Rahab's Rope...

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...

Danielle Driscoll | FINDING SILVER PENNIES

Meet Danielle, the creative mind behind Finding Silver Pennies. This awesome lifestyle brand started as a blog full of fun entertaining ideas, beautiful watercolors,...

Sara Nelson | ELLI PARR JEWELRY

Meet Sara Nelson of ELLI PARR Jewelry, a natural creative extraordinaire! From dabbling in oil painting to sprucing up interiors, she's always had a...

Kathleen Kurjanowicz | JAMES POINT STATIONERY

Attention list-makers! Meet Kathleen Kurjanowicz - the mastermind behind James Point, a stationery collection created out of pure passion for simplicity, organization, and high-quality...

Heather Auclair-Welch | Mermaids & Madeleines

Meet Heather, the creator of Mermaids + Madeleines jewelry. She's a Maine native living in Massachusetts with a love for iced coffee, sweets, and...

Meredith Hanson | Artist in Residence

For over 12 years, artist Meredith Hanson has been building an amazing collaborative resume one paint project at at time. She spent the past...

It’s in the Bag with Breck & Grier

Breck and Grier, two sisters from Riverside, CT have been on a seemingly never-ending hunt for the perfect beach bag. Taking matters into their...

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...

Coastal Covers | February Book Picks

This month's book selections offer a wide array of topics - from a fictional take on a historic event on the island of Nantucket...

Susan Brown | For Pete’s Sake Pottery

Susan Brown of For Pete's Sake Pottery, who has been creating since she was young, often says she finds herself more comfortable with a...
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