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Our best tips for launching and growing your creative business online.
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Entrepreneurship
5 questions to ask before starting a business
How do you know if you're ready to start your own business? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you take the plunge. -
Marketing and sales
11 free SEO tools for creators
SEO can be confusing and time-consuming -- but it doesn't have to be. Here are 11 reliable SEO tools to optimize your website and bring in more traffic. -
Online courses
How to sell online courses in crowded markets and competitive niches
Competitive subject areas are the perfect place to earn money from online courses. Find out how to gauge competition and establish yourself as an expert in any niche. -
How to
How to ask for testimonials from your customers and students (+ Templates)
Customer testimonials are one of your most powerful marketing tools. Learn how to ask for testimonials, including testimonial request templates. -
Marketing and sales
How to use a Facebook sales funnel to turn leads into loyal customers
Facebook ads can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. Learn how to use the Facebook sales funnel to turn cold leads into customers for your online business. -
Marketing and sales
The guide to Facebook ads for digital product entrepreneurs
Facebook ads can be an affordable and powerful tool for creators. Here's a step-by-step guide to Facebook ads for promoting your digital products. -
How to
5 steps to sell an online course on your YouTube channel
If you’re growing a YouTube audience, get this 5-step guide for selling online courses to your viewers on your YouTube channel. -
Entrepreneurship
5 excuses entrepreneurs make (and how to overcome them)
Don’t let excuses stop you from becoming a rockstar entrepreneur. Discover how creators can overcome the 5 common excuses for not starting their dream business. -
Marketing and sales
The best webinar gear and tools to host a pro webinar
You don't need a professional video studio to host professional-quality webinars. Learn how to choose the best webinar gear and tools. -
Creator stories
How John D. Saunders made $100,000 with one online course
If you’re looking to launch an online course, follow in the footsteps of John D. Saunders and use his valuable system for guaranteeing sales on launch day. -
Marketing and sales
5 creative ways to repurpose an ebook into new content
Want to create new content, but don't have time to start from scratch? Learn how to repurpose an ebook in 5 different ways. -
Digital downloads
Write an ebook in 7 days and still have time to sleep
Short on time? You can write an ebook in 7 days and still have time to run your business (and sleep). Here's how. -
Online courses
Turn your YouTube tutorials into an online course in 4 steps
You already create awesome educational content for your YouTube channel. Learn how to turn your YouTube tutorials into an online course. -
Marketing and sales
8 expert tips to build an audience on YouTube
With so many channels and videos on YouTube, how do you stand out and gain subscribers? Here are eight expert tips on how to build an audience on YouTube. -
Digital downloads
Create your first lead magnet in 90 minutes or less (+5 ideas)
Want to grow your email list, but short on time? Learn how to create a lead magnet in 90 minutes or less. -
Email marketing
3 steps to building an email list with YouTube and Podia
If you’re growing a YouTube audience, get this 3-step guide on how to build an email list alongside your viewership. It’s a must for expanding your business. -
How to
How to sell digital products as a makeup artist in 7 steps
If you’re a makeup artist looking to earn more income, expand your creativity and follow our 7 steps for selling digital products. -
Marketing and sales
The basics of video marketing for small businesses
Ready to get started with video marketing? This guide can answer (almost) every question you have about video marketing as an entrepreneur. -
Marketing and sales
How to write a refund policy that will grow your business
Are more customers asking for refunds? Sounds like you need a refund policy. Here’s how to write a refund policy that won’t hurt your bank account. -
Entrepreneurship
The 4 things you need to know to start selling info products
There’s more to starting an info product business than releasing a great product. Find out what you should know plus some tips for success.