The blog dedicated to all things crafty business!
Welcome to “Meet a Maker” by CreativeIncome! We love makers of all kinds, and this series puts a spotlight on crafters who are making a living selling their handmade creations. Whether it’s craft fair advice, how to start an Etsy shop, or even customer service tips, we’re going straight to the experts in this series. […]
Hello, all! We attended the Renegade Craft Fair held on September 19th and 20th in the lovely Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago. The Renegade Craft Fair is one of the greatest gathering of crafters one can expect to find with a wide range of arts and trades available to peruse. It also happened to be […]
There are a lot of mistakes a seller can make at a craft fair. Operating your own craft booth can be difficult, so avoiding common mistakes is key to a more successful craft fair experience. One common mistake is poor customer service. However, there are so many aspects to providing good customer service, you might […]
If you’re thinking about starting an Etsy shop, or if you’ve already got one running, then your goal is always to have the best Etsy shop possible. If you’re a long-time Etsy shop owner, then you know there’s always room for you shop to grow. Whether it’s Etsy selling tips, or how to set up […]
Properly tagging and pricing your merchandise at a craft show is more important than you think. If your items are not priced or if it’s hard to see the price of a specific item, then chances are, that item will not sell. You’re more likely not to find a buyer for that item because not […]
Our last post on Craft Fair Booths That Will Drop Jaws was so inspiring, we decided to feature some more jaw-dropping craft booths to admire! These booths are a treasure trove of inspiration for craft booth decoration and craft fair display ideas. Booth decoration ideas are endless! From the latest trends to booth layouts, you […]
Sometimes it’s hard to find the best small business ideas. Not all business strategies are geared towards the small business owner, and discovering your options can be an overwhelming process. We know many small business owners have a specific question on their minds: how to grow your business? So, we’ve put together a brief list […]
We love craft fairs! So, we’ve certainly done our fair share of research on the latest craft fair tips, trends, and booth design inspiration in order to arm you with the best craft fair knowledge as possible. To celebrate our growing treasure-trove of craft fair ideas and wonderful advice, we’ve gathered together a list of […]
To tell the truth, craft shows are a lot of work. They require a stressful amount of time and energy. Things can get a little hectic during the fall and winter craft fair season. Why? This is the busiest season because people are ready to not only purchase gifts, but also score some handmade holiday […]
We’ve seen a good number of business card examples in our lifetime to make us think we’ve seen everything. However, when you step back and look at your own card, what does your business card design ultimately say about you? This is an important question to consider since your business card design is your own […]
