The blog dedicated to all things crafty business!
Starting out a crafting business can be scary. Most of us start online through an Etsy shop (or something similar). A great way to gain exposure for your company is to showcase at local craft shows and fairs. It’s an opportunity to network and give customers a chance to see, smell touch your products. As […]
I go through all kinds of highs and lows being a creative being and sometimes I hit a roadblock. My emotions sometimes feel like a roller coaster. Didn’t I get enough as a teenager? It’s so not fun sometimes! With this in mind, I thought I’d share some tips/realities/and coping mechanisms for dealing with the […]
You’d have to be living on a deserted island not to at least have heard the term “blog.” People have been talking about blogs for the last few years and it’s a form of communication that is not going away. People have used blogs to enhance careers – everyone from from script writing to celebrity […]
If you’re making crafts to sell, you want to know how to price your work and what to consider when you price your work. Maria Nerius gives you some things to think about in this Craft Business article. One of the most difficult tasks you have when you sell your work is putting a price […]
I’ve created what I think is a comprehensive checklist of what you’ll need to make a craft video. This is mainly a list of equipment you’ll need for production and editing. I’m making my suggestions for equipment with the amateur video maker in mind. Someday you might just need to hire a professional crew to […]
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 […]
