THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, BUT I DO NOT RECOMMEND PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT I DO NOT USE AND LOVE MYSELF. READ MORE ABOUT THIS IN OUR DISCLOSURE POLICY. This is a question I see pop up A LOT. We all want to start our business out on the right foot. We want to […]
Can we have a real talk? Let’s real talk. If you craft as a business… do you know your profit margins? I visited an Etsy shop the other day where she had ADULT… NEXT LEVEL RAGLANS…. for $12.50! Whaaaaat? Guys. Guys. STOP undervaluing yourself! NL 6051 Raglan costs me $5.74 so let’s assume she has […]
This post may contain affiliate or referral links. Read more about this in our Disclosure Policy. The HoopMama Facebook group has had a lot of talk about Etsy and their fun little trademark bullies lately. So I just wanted to explain what I think Etsy’s roll should be in your business. Some people avoid Etsy […]
Today I want to express to you guys how important it is to know the legal rights your business has. I know we hear the words, “law, legal, trademark, copyright” and some of us just freeze in fear. Thinking it’s too complicated for us average Joe’s to understand. However, understanding your rights as a business […]
ust a thought for today real quick before we move into the weekend. It hit me this week that our society is obsessed with shaming others and making them feel like they aren’t valuable or worthy of praise. Moms are shamed if they work, if they stay home, if they breastfeed in public, if they […]
In a world of Pinterest perfect craft rooms and Instagram rustic chic collections, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by perfection. Every time “that girl” shows up in your newsfeed, it makes you question ever even purchasing your machine. I get it. Doubt follows you around like a shadow. Always right there, ready to chime in […]
I want to take a moment and try to explain who I am and what my vision is for HoopMama Designs, LLC. Before my son was born and I had a small boutique, I was always behind on everything. I had a corporate job and I taught yoga as well. Even before having a child […]
It’s time for another HoopMama Talk. We just finished a week where people spent a lot of money for Black Friday shopping and will continue to spend as Christmas gets closer. Here’s what is about to happen and you may be seeing some of it happen already. People are budgeting, they’re watching their money and […]
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR COMPETITION! FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA BLAH!!! Let’s talk about competition really quickly. A lot of you may be having “me too” girls pop up in your town. You know the ones that live by the “I can make anything! Shirts, hats, rocket ships and even submarines!! AND […]
I have a question. A serious question. It seems like I’m seeing more of my designs being copied and shared in file share groups and I come across them daily. Theft and morals aside. I’m trying to understand WHY someone would want to share a file they paid for? Or even why they would share […]