Business Class Summary Page

We hear your cries for a creative outlet - and the desire to turn "what you love" into "what you do." Many people come to The Nova Studio for classes because they are interested in turning a hobby into a profitable small business. We fully support the idea - but making the dream a reality is hard to do all by yourself. And why should you have to? Why not learn from experts who have made the mistakes (so you don't have to)? We've been on the hunt for the right combination of teachers and classes to provide you with the best advice, time saving tips, and information you need to start or grow your existing business. The classes below were designed for you - the budding craftsperson - whether your craft is soap, candles, bath & body products, or other handcrafted goods.

AUDIO eClass: Audio Business Boot Camp w/ Donna Maria
March 18, 2012: Social Networking 101: Get on Facebook & Twitter
March 18, 2012: Social Networking 201: The How's & Why's
June 23 - 25, 2012: 3-Day Bath & Body BUSINESS Boot Camp
June 29 - July 1, 2012: 3-Day Internet MARKETING Boot Camp

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3-Day Bath & Body
BUSINESS Boot Camp

3-Day Bath & Body Product
BUSINESS Boot Camp

The handmade bath & body industry is highly competitive. Anyone thinking about going into this business needs more than just amazing products. Gain valuable insight & a thorough understanding of this market to better position your company for success. We’ll discuss industry trends & opportunities that will help you build a thriving business. Whether you are just starting out or already have an existing business, you’ll find this class enlightening. Topics include: How To Differentiate Your Business in a Competitive Market, How to Run a Successful Bath & Body Business, Stand Out, Sell Out: Powerful Branding to Build Sales, Internet Marketing: How To Grow Online Sales Without Spending a Dime, Raising the Bar on Retail Sales, Successful & Profitable Wholesaling & Trade Shows. You’ll never look at your business the same again! See description for all the amazing details.
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3-Day INTERNET MARKETING Boot Camp

[No Experience Necessary]

BRAND NEW
3-Day INTERNET MARKETING
Boot Camp

You have a business name, a website, and you've got your products made. Now how do you get customers to buy your products? It isn't enough to set up a website and wait, and Marla will give you the steps you need to take to move your business from stagnating to thriving. Topics include How to Increase Website Traffic & Master Search Engine Optomization; How to Maximize Your Website Sales & Avoid Common Mistakes; and Spotlight Your Business: How to Gain Worldwide Attention Online. Marla will even give you the opportunity to compare your website to industry giants and fix problems during the class! You'll leave this boot camp with a brand-new love for marketing & all the opportunities available for your business. See description for all the amazing details.
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Audio eClass: Audio Business Boot Camp
with Donna Maria

The AUDIO Business Boot Camp eClass covers four important business topics. The audio recording of Donna Maria's teaching is enhanced by the detailed multiple-page outlines that offer an overview of the subject & a time stamp, so you can easily re-listen to important topics. Each day has practical applications, like The New Brand of Business Leaders, Saving Your Business Before it Starts, Your Hidden Intellectual Property Assets, and Becoming the News You Want to Be. By buying all four days (four audio recordings & four multiple-page outlines) you can save the price of one day - a $39 savings. Donna Maria's teaching, tips, & ideas are timeless, and provide a solid ground to build your business on.
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Social Networking 101 & 102
with Ruth Esteves

In this action-oriented 2-part business class, we'll explore how Facebook and Twitter can be used to increase your business both online and in the real world. Each student will receive one-on-one help (if necessary) to set up personal and/or business accounts on Facebook and Twitter DURING the class. Then, we’ll talk about what these social media platforms can do for your business, and the best way to take full advantage of their features. By the time you leave class, you'll have active accounts all set up so you can start using them immediately (or whenever you are ready).
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Soap & Cosmetic Labeling
with Marie Gale

This 4-hour workshop, taught by the former President of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild, will cover what nearly ALL products require on the label, no matter what they are (cosmetic, soap, household, etc.) such as determining if your product is a cosmetic, soap, drug, "consumer commodity" or something else, the different options for labeling soap, how to determine the right size and placement for the required information, ingredient listings, and a newly formatted hands-on workshop to review or design your product labels. Attendees will be (hands-on) applying the information to the labels of three of their own products that they bring to class. If you are planning on selling your soap or bath & body products, you won't want to miss this workshop!
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Packaging Your
Bath & Body Products
with Joan McCoy

This class covers choosing the appropriate packaging for soap, lotions, creams, body butters, lip balms, bath melts, solid salt scrubs, fizzy bath bombs, tub tea, wash bags, facial products, perfumes, massage oils, body powders, milk baths, and more! “Packaging” is a broad term but we will attempt to cover as much as possible in three hours, including containers, bags, labels, embellishments, and some gift packaging ideas. We will cover the "Do’s & Don’ts" of packaging, green or eco-friendly packaging, and market trends. Finally, using other bath & body product makers as examples, we'll examine packaging philosophies, and their trials and triumphs.
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