Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing finances to attracting customers, small business owners often face obstacles that can test their resilience and determination.

As a small business owner, the slow season can be challenging. With fewer customers and less revenue coming in, it's easy to feel like you're stuck in a rut that you’ll never get out of. It can be hard to stay positive and see the light ahead because it can feel like the end of your business. This blog focuses on ways you can stay productive during this time.

New year means new goals, right? It does for Sage & Oak anyway. This year is going to be all about growth and improvement and we really can’t wait to see all that we do by the end of the year. This blog goes in depth of some of our goals and gives ideas about what the future of Sage & Oak might look like.

“Glimmers” are small moments of joy, safety, and ease as defined by the the Polyvagal Theory. These moments of goodness can help shift our biology, calm our nervous system, and restore our body back to a state of thriving instead of just surviving. I love the idea of focusing more attention to the good versus the bad so that’s exactly what this blog is for - to highlight all the good things that happened to our small business this year.

Today and every day, we encourage you to shop small whenever and wherever possible. In this blog, we are going to explain the benefits of shopping small, where you can do so, and how you can support local business owners without spending extra money you may not have. This is one of the most important blogs we’re going to share with you so we appreciate you taking your time to read it.

I have been making stickers for over five years now, so I get asked a lot of questions about how I do it. Do I make my own stickers? What programs do I use to draw them? Where do I print them? How do you cut them?

I am going to use this blog to walk you through my entire sticker-making process in hopes of answering any questions you might have for your own sticker business or just out of curiosity.

Notice how I didn’t name the blog “How To Create Waterproof Stickers?” There is no right or wrong to make stickers. What works for you is what I recommend for you to do. This blog is just going to walk you through my process to help you get an idea of one way to do it.

This month I was given the opportunity to interview with Bold Journey, an online lifestyle magazine that gives people the chance to have conversations about the challenges they face along their journeys. I thought it was really cool to be able to shine light on things not often talked about.

The topic of women's reproductive rights is one that holds immense significance in the realm of gender equality, bodily autonomy, and healthcare access. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of reproductive rights and shed light on why supporting organizations like Planned Parenthood is crucial for women's well-being and societal progress.

In this blog post, we'll explore 30 creative places to put waterproof stickers, giving you endless opportunities to showcase your artistic flair. Wether you’re sticker obsessed or you’re looking for ideas, we hope this blog proves to be helpful!

It’s finally summer so do you know what that means? It’s time for the Springfield Farmers Market! We’re going to be set up in front of our pop-up shop (at Sip & Dipity) during the market all summer long! The Springfield Farmers Market runs June-September from 9 AM-12:30 PM and if you’ve never been, you sure are missing out! You can find all the action in the North Market Place brick alley in downtown Springfield between the Heritage Center and COHatch.

If you’re anything like me and have a lot to do but have trouble staying focused and completing the tasks, this blog is for you. I recently learned about a task-management system called the The Pomodoro® Technique and I tried it out for 30 days to see how my productivity levels would change. The results are at the end of this blog.

Are you a maker looking to branch out, meet new people, and sell your good at local events? Whether you’ve participated in 100+ events over the years, or you’ve never sold at one before, we would love to have you set up at the First Friday Makers Market in downtown Springfield, Ohio!