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How to price your items is a common source of confusion when handmade artists are starting to sell at craft shows. Not just business-wise (how much to charge to make a decent profit?) but also physically (what’s the best way to label my products?). Let’s look at the different aspects of pricing- from tagging to […]
Whether you’re heading to your first craft fair or are a seasoned veteran, you can always learn more. It seems that the second you get comfortable and think you know it all, something goes wrong – you forget a crucial item, inventory breaks or people just don’t show up. In Craft Fair Tips: Preparation […]
Once you’ve started a craft blog, there are a few simple things you can do to help make your blog more successful. These are just a few ideas that appeal to readers and tips to attract a wider audience. Show off your craft – If you are a craft blogger, people following you primarily want […]
Does the thought of blogging fill you with dread? Perhaps you stare at the computer screen for hours trying to come up with something, anything, with which to grow your online presence. If either scenario sounds familiar, take a deep breath and keep reading. We’ve put together some tips to help you get over those […]
Keeping Up with the Times: 5 Business Strategies to Consider This Year Your company may have some methods that it has employed since its inception, or perhaps you’re using tips passed on to you by older generations of your family. While these techniques can prove fruitful for your company, you should also look for […]
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 […]
When it comes to making your crafting business profitable, there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Running your own craft business or blog is essentially running your own company, in which you’re the president and CEO, manufacturer, and marketing team, as well as the head of your creative department. That is an almost overwhelming amount […]
Today we have a guest post from Vicki O’Dell, who blogs over at The Creative Goddess! She’ll be telling us about some of the hottest trends for summer and fall and showing you how to find even more trends for your crafting business. Be sure to check out her blog for more great posts and […]
One of the things that those of us who own our own businesses have in common is that we don’t find it imperative to do things the way everyone else does. A 9-5 job with paid vacation and benefits? Corporate politics, the same routine every day and a cubicle without a window. No thanks. Our […]
We all know how crazy busy craft fairs can be. One minute you’ve got your booth all laid out perfectly and you’re waiting for customers to come by, and the next you’re trying to help five customers at once and answer a dozen different questions about your products. It can be very stressful! That’s why […]
