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How to Figure Out Pricing as a Creator (ft. a Creator Pricing Expert)

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High engagement rates indicate a loyal and active audience, which can be more valuable to brands, allowing you to charge more even with a smaller following. If something is hard to get, whether because it’s very expensive, like a $3000 consultation, or a one-off item like a custom hand-knit sweater, you can charge more.

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I Don't Do Paid Ads: Here's What I've Invested in Instead to Grow My Business to $270K+ in Revenue

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When I decided to launch my disability public speaking and DEI consulting business in 2021, I didn’t have any background in the industry. A cheap tripod and a travel ring light make it so much easier for me to create content on the fly. There have also been some monetary investments.

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How to Make Money on Instagram in 2024

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In 2014, making money on social media was a feat for a select few people like travel creator Gabby Beckford ( @packslight ), who made $2,000 for six Instagram posts in the same year. Partner with brands on sponsored content There’s no way you’ve scrolled through your Instagram feed without coming across a sponsored post.

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S.H.O.P. – what’s in store for the store?

Intercom, Inc.

It was this larger than life, brand new experience. In his Black Friday: Abandoned Malls series , he traveled around the US to document “ dead malls ”, the name given to malls that have been vacated and neglected. Changing trends in retail have seen malls across the US shuttered and fall into disrepair. The rise and fall of the mall.

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A Beginner's Guide to Social Media for Solopreneurs

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Common examples include life coaches, writers, visual creators, and consultants. In particular, LinkedIn marketing is popular among coaches and consultants who are likely to generate business from their professional networks. To that end, viewing your business and your personal brand as a singular unit is the way to play LinkedIn.

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Mobile Credit Card Processing Explained: What Business Owners Need to Know

Stax

Whether it’s a photographer booking a photoshoot, a consultant delivering a presentation, or a hairstylist providing services at a client’s home, the ability to accept credit card payments on a mobile device streamlines the transaction process and fosters professionalism.

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A Marketer’s Guide to the Metaverse

Neil Patel

Branding in The Metaverse. As the metaverse grows, so too will branding and advertising opportunities. With the ability to personalize avatars and spaces like “homes” and storefronts, you can create branded virtual content for your customers. Brands have done it, though. Think of it as a parallel marketing experience.