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Social Media Bad Practice

So I use social media a LOT. I'm not an expert on engagement or figures but I'm pretty happy with the engagement and followers on m...

Cliona Kelliher 5 Jun, 2017 16

candles , christmas , craft business

Purity Belle Soy Candles, Christmas Event Listing and Info

This is a short and sweet blog post just letting you all know about my Christmas Events and ordering info. for the upcoming season. Chris...

Cliona Kelliher 2 Nov, 2016 5

business , candle , candles

Purity Belle Candles - what's been happening for me this Summer.

I haven't done a candle business update in a while so I thought I'd let you all know what's happening with Purity Belle Candles ...

Cliona Kelliher 5 Jul, 2016 8

Apps , business , business tips

5 Indispensable Apps for a Craft Business

It's been a while since I've done a craft/small business post and today I thought I'd share my favourite apps, the ones I absolu...

Cliona Kelliher 21 Sept, 2015 4

balance , candle , carotid artery dissection

My Week in Pictures - September

If I could sum up the last week, the one word I'd use would be tiredness, not a great word to sum up a week perhaps but it hasn't...

Cliona Kelliher 8 Sept, 2015 7

business , business tips , craft business

Business Networking - a necessary evil or a waste of time?

Business Networking - Is it a waste of time? Ok, I'm being a bit of a devil's advocate here :) This is something I've been ...

Cliona Kelliher 27 Jun, 2015 2

balance , business , business tips

5 Reasons to cut down on Social Media

I don't know if it's just me but sometimes I get overwhelmed by social media - don't get me wrong, I love it too and it's an...

Cliona Kelliher 11 Mar, 2015 6

balance , blogging , business

How to stay Motivated

How to stay motivated. Motivation Or lack of… I guess everyone has the occasional slump in motivation and I’m definitely feeling ...

Cliona Kelliher 11 Jun, 2014 11

business , craft , craft business

Imitation in Creative Businesses, is it the sincerest form of flattery?

Imitation, is it the sincerest form of flattery? I had thought to write about copying before and then it just went out of my head...

Cliona Kelliher 28 Apr, 2014 4

balance , small business , smartphone

Getting the Balance Right

I h ave been thinking about this a lot recently for many reasons. Firstly I’m a parent which automatically cuts ‘me time’ to a minimum! Th...

Cliona Kelliher 4 Dec, 2013 5

business , candle , craft

When things go wrong and other thoughts

I was thinking recently that advertising a little business on social media involves being bright and chirpy all the time - naturally, becaus...

Cliona Kelliher 20 May, 2013 2

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