The blog dedicated to all things crafty business!
With the explosive growth of social networks in the last few years, it’s now easier than ever to connect with people online who can help your grow your business. If you’ve already put your face-to-face networking strategies into use, then you may want to hone your online networking skills, too. Creative business owners may network to stay current on changes […]
Are you one of the many creative business owners who hear the word networking and feel uncomfortable? Business networking can be easy, even for introverts like me, and it can help you to grow your business faster than you can on your own. In this series, I’ll be sharing tips for using networking to expand […]
Before social media took the world by storm, people relied on networking to help them with marketing. Sure, social media is a form of networking and it’s very convenient that you can do it anywhere and anytime, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and participating in some good old fashioned face-to-face networking! […]
Every January the Craft and Hobby Association hosts a massive trade show and conference. When I say massive, I’m talking four days, hundreds of booths, conferences, workshops, the whole works. This year Prime Publishing is hosting an awesome networking event for bloggers and craft company representatives. If you’re an active craft blogger attending CHA, this […]
I have always been a proponent of promotional products for your business, but it’s true that sometimes the cost of those products can add up and when you’re just getting started with your business every penny counts. One important promotional piece that every crafty business owner should have at the very least is business cards. […]
When you change your city, state, or even country it can be intimidating to get into the new craft scene. Moving is stressful enough, and then you’ll have to find other crafters and events. I’ve been there (as have many others) and it might not even be your choice to move somewhere else. I recommend […]
It’s generally accepted that the more views you get the more sales you’ll have on Etsy. You want to draw in clicks from your target market and potential customers, so your SEO has to be as optimized as possible. Other ways to increase views include social media promotion, working with blogs, and networking. Here are […]
Owning and running your own company can be very time-consuming, leaving you without much free time to socialize. Like many handmade business owners, I too struggle with this (especially in the winter months when it’s cold and less fun to be outside). But keeping a balance is important for your emotional health and happiness. Let’s […]
This week, your friends here at Prime Publishing are headed to Creativation, an annual Craft and Hobby Association conference for craft industry companies, bloggers and more. We’re hosting a fun networking event for companies and bloggers. (Can’t wait to see some of you there!) One of the companies in attendance will be ShareASale, who just […]
Support and camaraderie are important when you run a handmade business. Becoming active in my nearby creative community has allowed me to make new friends, find out about opportunities, and become more business savvy- all while having fun! Here are some ideas to get you started. Join Groups and Clubs Almost every city has groups […]
