I like to see the new directions my fellow bloggers are taking this year and one who's using her background to help the crafting/art home businesses with her expertise is Jena of Modish who recently launched a new blog called Modish Biz Tips. Her "bright ideas for your creative business" is looking out to be a great place to stop by and pick up some pointers and more from marketing and branding to finding your niche and even interviews "do what you love" from successful artists and entrepeneurs like the one I enjoyed today on Karin Eriksson. With Jena's expertise (she's been blogging since 2006, owned her own jewelry and indie businesses), this should be a good site to bookmark if you're self-employed and seek guidance, inspiration and direction.

modishblog.com/biztips