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Tara Jacobsen

I love marketing and thinking of great ways to help people get more oomph for their efforts. Whether you want to know about niche marketing or branding or recommended vendors, stop back often to see some great ideas!

PS send me an email if you would like to see an industy featured or if you have a business that you would like to brainstorm about. Each month I will feature one small business owner for FREE!

Let me just say it: midlife is PRIME TIME for building the business of your dreams! You’ve been through some things, you’ve got wisdom coming out of your ears, and best of all—you finally care more about joy than judgment! Whether you’re almost an empty nester or just DONE taking orders from uninspired bosses, this …

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Fall might be crisp and cool for some of y’all – but for others of us (hi from Florida!), it just means lighting a pumpkin candle, blasting “sweater weather” playlists, and pretending we don’t still need the AC! Still, whether the leaves are changing or not, autumn has this undeniable energy. It’s like a fresh …

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You know that dream where you work from your laptop, sipping coffee in your pajamas, and magically money shows up in your account? Yeah… turns out that dream is real—just with a dash more hustle and a few tech headaches than my highlight reel lets on! I’m Tara Jacobsen, and I’ve been living the laptop …

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Ah, August – the sweet spot between summer’s end and fall’s beginning. The kids are back in school (or, if you’re like me, they’re grown and flown), the house is quieter, and there’s a hint of pumpkin spice in the air. It’s the perfect time to channel that pre-fall energy into some money-making ventures. Whether …

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Confidence isn’t some magic trait reserved for the spotlight-loving extroverts. Nope. It’s a learnable skill (promise!) that ANY creative business owner can develop – yes, even if you still cringe at the idea of showing your face on Instagram. If you’ve ever stalled on a launch, second-guessed your prices, or ghosted your own email list …

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So you’re thinking about launching something new—a business, a brand, a course, a side hustle (or heck, maybe just a really fun Etsy shop)… but that little voice inside your head keeps whispering, “Am I too old for this?” Let me answer that for you with a resounding NOPE! That voice? We’re muting her today. …

Read More about 9 “Too Old” Myths to Ditch If You’re Launching Something New

Okay, friend. Let’s say you need to make some money—quick. Not six months from now when your Etsy shop is thriving or your blog starts rolling in ad revenue. I mean this week. Like rent’s due, the car battery just died, and your kid has outgrown yet another pair of shoes! This isn’t about starting …

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Let’s be real—not everyone wants to slap on makeup, fix their lighting, and smile at a camera just to get their message out there. And guess what? You absolutely don’t have to. Faceless marketing is having a major moment, and not just because people are camera-shy. It’s strategic, aesthetic, and (let’s be honest) way less …

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