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Whether you make handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, or all of the above, your brand should consider doing seasonal collections. They are a great way to build excitement for your new product line, which can lead to increased sales and social media coverage. There are a few steps to take when developing a collection- from determining […]
There are lots of resources for advice about doing craft shows. I’ve written many blog posts about what to bring, how to entice shoppers, and the best ideas for displays. But there are a few things sellers might do that can put off shoppers and buyers- all of which are easy to fix or prevent! […]
Sometimes you might need to take a break and put your Etsy shop on vacation. This can be for a variety of reasons- a planned holiday, an unexpected emergency or sickness, or just because you need some time to finish a project. There are a lot of misconceptions about vacation mode (it will bring your […]
Creative people are often good at making a variety of handmade goods. This is totally fine if you’re doing it as a hobby! But once you make the leap towards running a handmade business you should it narrow down a bit. This doesn’t mean you can’t still make other kinds of projects for fun- just […]
So you’ve made the decision to sell your handmade items online- fantastic! When someone buys your creation you’ll have to know how to mail it out. There’s a learning curve for figuring out how to correctly ship packages, but once you get the hang of it the process is pretty simple. The following list includes […]
Sometimes handmade business owners decide to rebrand, and that’s okay! There are many reasons why they would do this- from a new product focus to a name change to a need for something different and fresh. If you chose to rebrand there are a few important things to consider. You’ll have to update your logo, […]
Every year the handmade craft world has popular item themes and trends. Sometimes they are inspired by the past, while other times they are totally unique to the current market. Here are the seven coolest craft fair trends I noticed for 2017… 1. Copper Jewelry (Copper bracelets by Debbie’s Designs) Metal jewelry is always in […]
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 […]
There are so many features on Etsy to help you improve your shop. Shop Sections are great because they allow you to organize and compartmentalize your listings by style, color, size, the kind of item, etc. They can be edited, rearranged, and deleted easily, giving you more personalization for your store. Let’s look at […]
With the new year comes the inevitable tasks of organizing documents and record keeping. They can be overwhelming, especially because you’re still winding down from the holiday season, but now is the time to get it all done! Here are a few ideas to get you started with this important step for your handmade business- […]
