It’s been a great week and I’ve dug up some news and articles that I think you’ll find useful:

The folks at  MODISH wrote a great article on personal branding for crafters and Chris Brogan released a Free EBook on Personal Branding too. Branding is important for the longevity of your business. It’s the part of your business that customers know and trust.

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The Scent Works announced a price reduction - yes that’s right - a price REDUCTION on the following products:

Ambra del Nepal™ (compare to i Profumi di Firenze™-brand)
Fine Young Cannabis™ (compare to Fresh’s® Cannabis Rose-brand) …..NEW
Instant Karma™ (compare to Lush® Karma-brand)
Lemongrass Same™ (compare to B&BW® Lemongrass Sage®-brand)
Ocean (Shaw Mudge®-brand)
Pureed Grapes™ (compare to Philosophy® Pure Grace®-brand)
Sweet Violet & Sassafras™
Tanzanian Clove™
Ume Blossom
White Peach

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Wholesale Supplies Plus has the following new jewel toned bottles and phthalate-free duckies:

There’s still time to get free shipping on WSP fragrances too!

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I want to again congratulate contest winners Joanna (The Soap Bar) and Jessica (Squeaky Clean). I look forward to working with both of you!

And finally, I pray that all my blog and Twitter buddies affected by IKE remain safe and dry this weekend. I’ll be thinking of you all everyday until the storm subsides.