Finding motivation can be hard sometimes. It is often the times when we really need inspiration that we find ourselves struggling to stay afloat. Setting up and running your own business can be especially challenging. Such a large achievement is not without its drawbacks. It can leave you wondering, where do we go from here? […]
How to pick a niche for dropshipping? This is one of the first things to think about when starting your dropshipping journey. Most new dropshippers believe that choosing a product to sell should be the first step – but this isn’t the case. A more astute thing to do is to consider what kind of […]
You may have heard ‘business gurus’ across the internet praise dropshipping as an opportunity of a lifetime. The advantage of dropshipping is that it’s an easy system where anyone can run their own successful business, and join the 2500 millionaires that are made each day worldwide. Has this got you wondering how you can get […]
Here at Contrado, we’re all about putting YOU, our artists, at the forefront of our website. It’s now easier than ever to get discovered as an artist on Contrado. In addition, our clever algorithm makes sure that no one is left in the back. However, there are certain criteria to be brought to the very […]
At over 40,000 years old, Aboriginal art is one of the world’s oldest art forms. And it’s still incredibly popular, not only in Australia, but also all around the world. In December 2019, 29 pieces of contemporary Aboriginal art sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York for a total of $2.8 million. But what […]
Part of being an artist – or a creative in any field – is self-promotion. And if you are looking to make being an artist your full-time career, self-promotion is incredibly important. While your art will obviously speak for itself when seen, there’s a few other things that you will need to help you draw […]
Building a high-quality brand identity is just as important as providing your customer high-quality products. Think about your preferred brands and what makes them your favourite? You’ll often find it’s not always just the product itself, but the whole experience of buying something from them. Presenting your brand to your customers is much more than […]
We’ve all had the same dreaded experience at the store: finding the perfect style of trousers in the completely wrong colour. Who’s designed these in neon yellow, and why? It might make you wish you had the ability to design your own fabric pattern. But how? Well, the good news is that you don’t need […]
Patterns have become all the rage recently. Gone are the days where classic patterns were reserved for curtains and carpets; now that ‘retro’ is one of the newest trends, what a time to be alive for those pattern designers out there. But how do you get set up to sell pattern designs online? Jump on […]
As an artist, you may think that Instagram is the only social media platform worth your time. It’s aesthetically focused, fosters niche communities and offers users a lot of creative inspiration. In a nutshell, it’s an artist’s haven. But if you follow these tips for artists, Facebook can also be an effective marketing tool to promote your […]