SMALL BUSINESS Q&A ✨ Sharing My Small Business Tips From 11 Years of Experience 🌸

[@nariamenard9117]

I just discovered you from an algorithm push. Interesting enough I did my first fair, at 34, and decided to do the blind date with a book trend and it was the only thing that sold. I felt very bummed that none of my other products sold but it got me thinking about leaning into a love Ive lost over the years! Your videos have inspired me!!

[@francheskaseijo9998]

I have to say: my life is pretty chaotic right now with moving to another state, wanting to change profession, and a hyper toddler, but your videos are like my “me time”. I find them very inspiring and give me the motivation to make the change and start the business i want! Going from engineering to skincare! 🤣

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi!! My oh my it sounds like you certainly have quite a lot going on! But I am honored to be part of your “me time” and that I’m able to provide you with motivation to follow your passions! That means so much to me 🥰 I believe in you and will be rooting for you in this next chapter! 🩷

[@tonimoore11]

Thank you, this was such a fun and informative video! I would love to see more how-to videos! Like how you make a bookmark on procreate, making clip art, any how to/advice on trying to start art licensing, and what you talked about at the end about setting things up with bleed margins in procreate, and how to bring motifs into photoshop to make a repeating pattern. I was just doing the procreate way but I’d love to do it correctly in case I do license something one day. I don’t know photoshop at all but I guess I should learn now! I had thought it was illustrator that artists finished up their artwork in before submitting because of the vector aspect of it. It’s so confusing!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m so glad you found this helpful! I can absolutely make some tutorial videos around those subjects. Many artists who do vector work use illustrator, but if you’re an artist (like me!) who likes to do a textured/painterly style, many use procreate and then finish up their work in photoshop. I wrote down a note for me to do a tutorial soon ☺️

[@coffeenchaos1]

I LOVE all your videos, and even though I'm old enough to be your mom, I want to be like you when I grow up. Immediately going to purchase your book!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Awww!! This just made me smile 💕 I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos, thank you for being here! I hope you enjoy the ebook and find it helpful 🥰

[@aussiegal22]

Hi Emily :). I have watched a few of your Vid's now, and I am really enjoying them so much, thank you for sharing :). I am in awe of your wonderful creativeness, and your business. I would dearly love to see How-To-Vid's on 1. What electronics you use/recommend for your Creativeness/business. 2. What programs/software you use for your Creations/Business. 3 Step by step how to create (something) using 1 and 2 above. I truly can not draw - Artist wise - to save my life, but I love creating crafts and have started making my own notebooks with covers for handbags, but I use other people's designed pages and I would dearly love to design my own. I do love Zentangling and have been thinking of using this technique in someway. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :). Please keep sharing your story, love watching it and watching you grow :).

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I can definitely share about those things! I do have a video I just did recently you may enjoy! It’s a tutorial for how to make your own magnetic bookmarks at home ☺️

[@dianaviera6228]

Hi Emily ~ This is my second time watching one of your videos. I enjoy watching you and your work. The first one I watched was your most recent one when you painted the pots. Anyway, this most recent one was very interesting so I decided to order your book. I absolutely love how colorful it is and appreciate all the work that went into making it. I am just starting out as a small business but I make purses, backpacks, wallets, etc. and enjoy what I do. This book will help me as I am at the beginning stages of getting it off the ground, even though I do have clientele. Thank you again ~ Diana

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi Diana! Thank you so much for getting my new e-book, I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying it so far! I hope you find it helpful with your small business! 💕 Thank you for being here and watching my videos, I’m glad you enjoy them 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

I was thinking of starting an Etsy but I’ve heard so many bad things, it’s really interesting that you’re saying it’s still the best place to start 😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I haven’t had a perfect experience on there I will say that, which is what led me to starting my own website because I’m not always happy on there. But if you’re brand new with no traffic I definitely still recommend Etsy as a starting point and as your customer base grows, then venturing onto your own website 🥰

[@Paperinparadise]

I would love a tutorial on repeating patterns!!

[@xyngchic]

You’ve done a great job with your business. Great inspiration here.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so much!!

[@Ninners85]

Oh my goodness yes. The world needs more happiness!! ❤❤❤

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

🥰💖

[@kittea1804]

i've watched a lot of small business Q+As and i think this is the first one that actually mentions checking with your town about the business license stuff. thanks!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

You’re welcome! I hope you found it helpful!

[@a.george7730]

Your artwork makes me smile too 😄! I was gifted an iPad Pro and bought the Procreate app but I don't know a thing about using it. Any tutorial on how to create artwork on Procreate would be great (beginner level please)! I'm not much of an artist but it sure looks like fun to create on Procreate. Thanks for sharing so passionately your wisdom on starting a small business. Great advice and great video!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Awww thank you!! 💕🥹 and ahhh that’s so exciting!! I can definitely do some procreate tutorials, it can be overwhelming when you first get it but once you get the hang of it the possibilities are endless 😍

[@ClareGreenan]

I second this!! Also specifically how you get your artwork printed so clearly even though procreate is all pixel based!

[@ClareGreenan]

​@@emilycromwelldesigns ^^

[@kittysparkles02]

Hello Emily! I just want to say I love your videos and style, it’s so cute. I was wondering though how do you get your prints to come out so vibrant , I have the same printer as you do but whenever I print my stickers they come out so dull and boring I’ve tried looking for help online to no avail 😢 it would be awesome if you pointed me in the right direction 🎉 thanks! Congratulations on your ebook, I will be buying it 😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Why thank you! ☺️ so getting the colors correct is really dependent on 1) the right paper and 2) the right print settings. I like coated matte paper or luster paper and make sure to select that paper type in the printing preferences before printing 🥰

[@kaylamorrison6022]

Hey Emily! Love your vids and can’t wait to purchase your ebook when I get some free monies! I have to say your content is so informative and I love your business model I too love designing things that make ppl smile and happy!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so much Kayla!! I’m glad you’re finding them helpful ☺️🥹

[@blueeyedbraniac]

I would love to see a tutorial on how to make magnetic bookmarks especially the technical side of how to design them.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m definitely planning on doing that! 🥰

[@BrittneyT]

Eould love a how to for how to take photos of your products. From backgrounds and filler to highlight the maim product. To what photos you use for your shop vs social media. Some bts fir lighting tips, etc

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi! I have a few vlogs where I’ve shown my product photoshoot process that I’ve posted the past few weeks 🥰 those may help!

[@pinkiesinkings]

Hi Em! Great video and a ton of helpful information. I also bought your e-book which goes great with this video. I'm sure I'll have more questions for you but wanted to say thanks for all that you do!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Why thank you!! I appreciate this comment so much, and I hope you find the ebook helpful! 🥰

[@ClareGreenan]

Just finished, loved this q&a thank you!!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! 🥰

[@AnnabelleMRocha]

Yes, I want to see how-to videos please! 😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Absolutely! Anything in particular you’d like me to go over? ☺️

[@AnnabelleMRocha]

@@emilycromwelldesigns I just bought a Silhouette machine and any kind of tips would be appreciated. I would like Magnetic bookmarks too. Your artwork and designs are amazing!

[@navygirl98to02]

New Subscriber! I recently came across your channel and have been enjoying the content. I would love to see your how to videos just because it's sometimes just fun to see if I can make something just for myself. Also, I like to read books by Janet Evanovich called the Stephanie Plum Series. Congrts on your book! TFS

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi! Welcome to my channel and thanks so much for subscribing! 🥰 Glad to know you’d be up for some how to videos, I can definitely make some ☺️ And oh I haven’t read her books before! I’ll have to look that series up!

[@yanibelmarquez3513]

I’m sorry if this was already asked in the comments, but as an artist, what do you do to protect your artwork from being stolen?

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

You can formally copyright it but technically you have copyright over it the moment you design it. I like to post my artwork online with a watermark of my logo on it

[@yanibelmarquez3513]

@@emilycromwelldesigns awesome, thanks for the feedback

[@megant4091]

Thank you for answering all these great questions. I would love to see some procreate tutorials, best tips and tricks. Setting up files would be great as well.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Okay absolutely! I can definitely do a video about that ☺️

[@rosaliawrites5596]

Would you be able to do a video on making the earrings. Love them!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi! In one of my recent previous videos I showed the process of making them 🥰

[@triciaslone5767]

I would love to see some of what you tweak in Photoshop after you've created art in Procreate. I always hear artists saying they finish up in Photoshop so it would be nice to see if you just clean up lines, brighten colors, etc., or whatever else. Thank you! Procreate tutorials would be nice as well.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

So in photoshop it’s mostly just saving the files for printing, putting on the magnetic bookmark template, setting up with bleeds for printing, setting up repeat patterns and stuff like that ☺️

[@triciaslone5767]

@@emilycromwelldesigns Thanks so much for your reply! I'm looking forward to learning more about Photoshop and Procreate.

[@mixhalla]

I JUST spent my last $20 yesterday, I’ll have to try to remember to get it when I get money again cuz now I want it so bad😂

[@nphipps9406]

thank you. congratulations of your book, its much needed for people who want to start their own business and don't know where to start 🎉🎈✨🔖📚

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so much!! And I hope it’s helpful! ☺️

[@Kissclinicstudio]

I'd love any tutorials on patterns and procreate

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I can definitely do that! ☺️

[@lynnandscottmitchell7593]

I would love a tutorial on magnetic bookmarks, and how to set up a template .

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I can definitely do that!

[@rosaliawrites5596]

Hi I wanted to know do you sew your own book sleeves?

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

My mom sews them!

[@beckyduff]

I love the narwhal bookmark.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you 😍💖 that’s one of my all time favorites 🥰

[@beckyduff]

@@emilycromwelldesigns I hate that you have to deal with shitty customers, even if it is rare. I had issues having my one package delivered to my in-laws house in Arizona, through no fault of your own (it was 100% the USPS) & you were amazing at getting it out to me once everything was figured out. I know it took extra time for you to attempt to mail it (several times!) and I thought your customer service was amazing.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that ☺️💖

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

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