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In today’s economy every little bit helps and selling your crafts might be a way for you to earn some extra income from your creative passion. The first step is deciding just how much time you have available to craft and create an inventory to sell, then you’ll need to take a few steps into […]
Developing good sales skills is key to having a successful business. Whether you’re selling online, have a brick-and-mortar store, or sell at shows, your interaction with your customers can make or break your business. Attitude is everything especially in sales. Next time you are out running errands and visiting retail shops, take note of what […]
This question was sent to me by a Creative Income reader: “Is it copyright infringement if I use a product [brand name/product name] in my business name. For example, “Rubber Duckie Bath Time?” Also, I would like to put a rubber duckie in each product shipped.” The legal side of any business is serious. Don’t go in without doing […]
Well here is my recipe for a fantastic blog post! I’m not sure who coined the term ‘Evergreen Blog Post’, but it’s a great way to describe a post that continually draws traffic to your site. These are the die-hard blog posts that stay in the top search engine results for specific keywords over long […]
It is that time again. Spring. And with it comes the urge to spruce up your home, inside and out. Also time to update your wardrobe and accessories with the latest spring colors. And where better to find unique and one-of-a-kind items than at your local craft fairs and craft shows. If you are an […]
We all face challenges in our work. For some of us health issues, and physical limitations can arise, which means production can stops since there isn’t anyone else to pick up the workload. We also face isolation in our work and, for most of us, other people fuel our creative spirit. Our calendar can help […]
Need tips to save money on craft supplies? You’ll be surprised at how much money you can save by following these 7 ways to save money on crafting. When I first got into crafting, I thought it would be a great way to save money. Instead of dropping loads of cash at the mall, I […]
Sold items from your online store will need to be shipped to the buyer. Have a plan before your open your online store. There is a lot to consider in the packaging and shipping of your handmade items including labeling, protecting the goods from damage, and getting the purchased item to your customer in a […]
