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Big News for Maker's Nation... buff.ly/2j1D58N

Maker’s Nation repping it up at #craftcation16 this weekend! Want to chat? Come find @ibwatson… He’s probably the tallest guy around.

Artist incubator Prequel PDX is accepting applications for its 2016 program until 4/10. Check it out! buff.ly/1MBBr86

What does it actually mean to be a "maker" these days? buff.ly/1QqtWiy

The "like" is not alone… Facebook introduces Reactions. But is this really about more data points for advertisers? buff.ly/1OxeEEl

Small is beautiful: The Wrongheaded Belief That Every Business Should Scale Up - buff.ly/1S3FdI3

Toyota announces new concept vehicle designed for the mobile entrepreneur: buff.ly/1LcChY6

Nominations are now open for the 2016 @AcdmyOfHandmade Awards! Who will you nominate? buff.ly/1Prmrp0

The Trouble with Trademarks - no one really understands what they mean: buff.ly/20gcGPr

Multitasking is Killing Your Brain: buff.ly/1PdFLrT

Ten things you shouldn't say to yourself when pricing handmade items: buff.ly/1njtWH2

What kind of business and life do you want to lead? This may determine whether you pursue debt vs. equity. #moneyformakers #builtoregon

Oregon is leading the way with regulations supporting crowdfunded investing. Fed regulations in effect May 2016 #moneyformakers #builtoregon

Entrepreneurs can often be too enamored with their product to realize how important the biz end of things is to funding. #moneyformakers

Proud to support this #moneyformakers luncheon by #builtoregon this afternoon. How do you know what kind of funding to pursue?

How Dare You (A lesson on defining & making money from your personal brand) by @pjrvs: buff.ly/1Qy5nl0

This DC Entrepreneur Turned Her Etsy Store into a Conference Series: buff.ly/1NNreE1