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If you’re a creative, formally educated or self taught, and you want to use your passion to sell awesome products or services on your own terms, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are ready to ditch your corporate job or are struggling to get your online shop or blog off the ground, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned about running a creative business.

I’m with you in the field, looking to increase sales, find more efficient ways to work, connect with cool brands, and create a better experience for my customers. This means you can expect a real time account of all my experiences as I continue to grow this business of mine, including:

Design + Creation

Graphic design tips, trends, product development and lots of love for typography.
{ POPULAR POST } How to Create Printables – A Step by Step Guide

Tools + Resources

{ MY PREFERRED SOURCE FOR FONTS + GRAPHICS } DesignCuts

Selling Online

{ POPULAR POST } How to Start Your Own Etsy Shop

Marketing + Promotion

{ POPULAR POST } 10 Steps to Starting a Successful Creative Blog

Expert Advice

Interviews with successful creatives in varying specialities

Personal Development

Diary of a Creative Entrepreneur (my personal video journal)


The Principles of MHD

No secrets

If you have a question about anything involving creative business, I’ll give you my best answer. If I don’t feel qualified to help you, I’ll direct you someone who is.

No competition

According to Google, as of 2013, there are 7.125 billion people in the world, and to me, that means there’s plenty of business to go around. There’s no harm in all of us being awesome.

No finish line

I believe in being a constant work in progress. Aim for daily improvement, and celebrate every small victory along the way.


Thank You

I realize that the internet is full of people who claim to be experts in small business. I only claim to be an expert in striving for better, every day. I genuinely hope that this site will help you elevate your business and your life, and appreciate the opportunity to be along with you on your journey.

Photos by Laura Foote

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@michellehickeydesign