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12 Insights from Art Directors business business tips creative entrepreneur pattern magazine Jul 13, 2026

By: Bonnie Christine

Story Adapted From Pattern Magazine – Volume 5

What Makes a Pattern Collection Stand Out?

Over the past several months, we have coordinated licensing challenges with incredible companies like Loomwell, TWOPAGES Curtains, Illustrated Faith, and Carriage House Printery for the creatives inside our membership, Pattern+. We have received over a thousand submissions, watched collections get chosen,...

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Embrace the Spotlight: 20 Tips for Going Live and Loving It business tips Aug 14, 2023

Master live events with 20 expert tips for creative entrepreneurs. Boost engagement, build community, and confidently connect with your audience during live sessions.

As a creative entrepreneur, showing up live is a significant part of my journey. It's a powerful tool for connecting with my audience, but let's be honest—it can also be nerve-wracking. Through my experiences, however, I've learned to not only manage t...

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Unveiling the Path to Success: Lessons from a Creative Entrepreneur business tips Jun 21, 2023

Chart your entrepreneurial success with a 6-stage roadmap! Learn how goal-setting, perseverance, and actionable steps can turn dreams into reality. Download included!

In the world of entrepreneurship, the path to success is often filled with twists and turns, setbacks and victories. Every journey is unique, but it is in the stories of those who have achieved their dreams that we find inspiration and valuable lessons...

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