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Excerpted from The Conscious Creative by Kelly Small ©2020 Kelly Small. Published by House of Anansi Press www.houseofanansi.com

Jumping into action I’ve always loved manifestos: compact packets of concentrated inspiration dripping in idealism and dreamy declarations of possibility. Inspirational and encouraging as manifestos are, they also tend to conclude before giving readers any practical next steps to realize the messages they espouse. While providing an outline of the “how” may not bea manifesto’s job, its absence can mean that even the most widely shared texts can lose momentum before their values are implemented.

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Choosing the best ecommerce platform for artists is one of the most important initial steps you’ll take as a creator to sell your work online. The digital landscape, with its host of easy-to-use website builders and sales tools, has opened the door to endless opportunities for artists. With the right technology, you can showcase, advertise, and sell your creations.

While many online platforms will give you an opportunity to sell artistic pieces, there are only a handful with specially-chosen features just for artists.

Today, we’re going to be exploring the potential of a number of leading ecommerce platforms for artistic creators in the web today.

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Running a business and all it entails is tough. But, arguably, staying ahead of your competitors by maintaining a robust online presence is one of the biggest challenges any entrepreneur will face. 

That's why tracking your website's performance is imperative. Fortunately, there are many website tracking tools out there. These can help you check your own website’s performance and that of your competitors, including web and app activity and SEO. 

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If you’re a business owner on the lookout for online marketplaces to find top freelance talent or a freelancer searching for work or looking to launch a side hustle, you’ve landed on the right page. Here we're going to explore the best Upwork alternatives.

You’ve probably already come across Upwork. It's a well-known online freelancing platform for businesses and freelancers around the world. 

Formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Upwork is rated an impressive 4.9 out of five stars by its clients and is used by well-known names, including Airbnb, Microsoft, GoDaddy, and Coty. 

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Having a client schedule online makes your operation more efficient, enjoyable to work with, and customer-friendly. Not to mention, a bookable online schedule allows you to boost profits and potentially cut costs along the way. That's what Squarespace Scheduling is offering, and although it's definitely not the first online scheduler on the market (far from it) it has some exceptional advantages that make it appealing for business owners that use client schedulers. In this Squarespace Scheduling review, we outline the basics of the tool, go into who should use Squarespace Scheduling, and talk about the best features and pricing plans. We even have a tutorial to show you how to set up your first schedule and get clients to book appointments.

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