By guest blogger and Direct Creatives Store Owner, Ronni Klein of The Hooking Reader In the world of social marketing, small business, and crafting (hey, shout out to my crafty people!), it’s likely you’ve heard the term “Canva,” even if just in passing. It’s possible you also think someone pronounced the word “canvas.” However, Canva […]

Black Friday is just around the corner and if you've been living in 2020, you already know it's probably going to be different. Actually, it IS going to be different. Trending articles indicate Black Friday is going to generate more traffic online than in person. In fact, in many states, gathering restrictions and capacity limits […]

As a new consultant with a direct sales company or an owner of a new online business, it's easy to get caught up in the details of your business; branding, fonts, colors, overthinking your pricing, and other details as you build your brand. While all of that can be adjusted, the quicker you focus on […]

Thanks to 2020, many things have changed. The way people consume content and more specifically BUY content and products has drastically changed. Here's a peek at how you can leverage digital products as an income stream with 20 digital files you can sell now. The good news is they aren't hard to find. They may […]

Being a social marketer means you have to follow the legal rules of business just as much as you follow the policies and procedures of your direct sales company. One of those business issues is copyright and watermarking. While copyright refers to the creative mind behind the idea for a graphic or idea, watermarking establishes […]

If you're a direct seller, chances are you earn a commission that is less than 40% of your sales. And chances are you're putting in more than 40% of your day or week. Instead of working harder on one business, have you considered finding creative ways to earn additional streams of income like blogging, monetizing, […]

Ever wonder why you see Halloween decorations out in July in stores? Or why Christmas decorations do the retail creep in September? This is a marketing tactic called The Christmas Creep. As a consumer it may be a little frustrating to see holidays marketed so far out, but as a retailer, having a 3-month marketing […]

One thing your upline didn't tell you when you started your direct sales business is why you need to build an email list. Let's face it, their wheelhouse isn't really to help you diversify; if they are effective leaders, they do. But odds are, you have an upline that hasn't discovered the secret sauce to […]

Giving away something of free value is a great way to entice people to follow you and increase subscribers. If you don't have a lead magnet, or you don't have one that is effective, then engaging one in your marketing strategy can literally be a game changer for your business. We've put together some easy […]

Finding the right graphics creation program can be hard! With so many options out there, you probably find yourself signing up for trial periods of one and then not having enough time to play with it or test drive it. Then the next thing you know, you're the proud owner of an annual membership to […]

Managing stress and overwhelm is a critical component to taking care of ourselves. Even more so now due to the pandemic that has taken our daily lives and flipped them upside down. Not only are you managing your household, but you're trying to run a business, AND be your kid's teacher. Makes you want to […]

Back in April, we introduced you to Trello, our new favorite business bestie when it comes to project management. If you read this post, you know that we have a lot of projects and moving parts to manage as a modern marketplace and how much Trello has helped us stay organized. It's much more than […]

You've heard the phrase work smarter, not harder, right? If you've worked in corporate America, this lingo is pretty popular. Even if you're not familiar with it, the concept is pretty simple; put systems in place to where you are able to balance life and work without burning yourself out. Sound easy? Probably easier said […]

Did you hear? The Direct Creatives Insider just launched today! It's an exciting edition to Direct Creatives designed to help direct sellers master some of the most popular tools and programs to help them create original content for their social media. But wait; this isn't just another monthly course membership where you have to complete […]

So you've created your digital product, you've posted it to your online storefront; now what? If you're using a marketplace, the host is a place to hold your product. Chances are they aren't going to be promoting just your product. Let's dive in to 5 ways to promote your digital products whether you are on […]

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, "What is Direct Creatives?" Some say it’s a place for downloadable things; others describe it as a direct seller’s tool for social media content. It seems Direct Creatives has stayed this rather mysterious marketplace that has many perplexed, so let’s dive into what it is […]

If you're a small business owner, you know how critical it is to have quick and efficient tools at your disposal. Searching for resources to help not only keep you managing your time, but ones that truly help you boost your business can be time consuming. We have recently discovered Trello, which has quickly replaced […]

Why Go Digital? Have you ever run out of ideas for products for your online digital store? If so, stay with us! If not, this will definitely spark some ideas to add to your portfolio! There is no time like today to be a business with an online presence. In today's world, more and more people […]

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So a Direct Creatives membership is on your radar, but you're hesitant because you don't know exactly what you would sell. Does this sound like you? Will people like your designs? Will customers actually purchase the items you put time and hard work into creating? Do you even have anything worth selling online? The answer […]