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1. A copy of Mind Your Business if the whole process of starting your own business is a little overwhelming and you don't know where to start. The workbook is filled with useful information about everything from pricing to taxes, and it includes exercises so you can better plan and grow your business.
2. A Udemy subscription that'll help you learn a new skill you can turn into an online business. There are over 130,000 courses in subjects ranging from marketing to coding, taught by experts around the world.
3. These silicone moulds that’ll make chocolate-covered cookies a snap, so you can create beautiful treats for any occasion. Who knew being your own boss could be so sweet?
4. A Cricut so you can make stickers, vinyls, stencils and more—the possibilities are endless! Your creations will have people asking "where did you get that?" and you can proudly say "I made it!"
5. A spool of macrame rope that'll help you live your best boho life by creating stunning plant hangers, wall decorations, and more.
6. These candle tins that are just begging to be filled with your scented mixtures. Add your own labels and stickers to level them up even more.
7. A hand-lettering set so you can make greeting cards, wedding invitations, prints, and all things artsy fartsy.
8. A heat press to personalize your clothing brand. It transfers decals onto fabric to create custom designs, and this mini version is great for smaller projects.
9. An epoxy resin starter kit, so you can create anything from jewelry to coasters. Reviewers love how fast and smoothly it hardens.
10. A set of merino wool felt sheets that'll help bring to life any character you can imagine. Reviewers even used them to create hair accessories and tree ornaments.
11. A matte screen protector that'll feel like you're drawing on paper. If you're a digital artist, then it'll probably make your illustrating experience so much better.
12. A ring light, if you're planning on growing your social media career this year. It'll instantly improve your production quality and it comes with a bluetooth remote to help you film from a distance.
13. A set of essential oils to mix into candles, bath bombs, soaps and other scented products. Use the scents like lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint alone or combine them to make your own custom blends.
14. A set of glass jars to start up your jam-making business. You could also whip up some spice mixes, pickles, or candles.
15. These lipgloss tubes that'll help you launch your own cosmetic line. Reviewers love how their colourful creations can easily be seen through the clear tube.
16. A microphone, so you can finally start recording that podcast or song you've been putting off. It plugs right into your USB port and is really good at reducing background noise.
17. A set of dotting tools to create mandela art on whatever surface your heart desires. Reviewers used everything from bowls to notebooks as their canvases.
18. And lastly, a set of holographic packaging bags to store your creations. They'll make your product look seriously professional and the resealable top will keep your products fresh.
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