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How to Create an Invoice for Your Craft Business

October 22, 2018 by CreativeIncome Leave a Comment

If you sell your products on a wholesale basis, teach classes, and do other forms of business you may have been asked to send an invoice. It’s essential to make both a standard template you can use repeatedly as well as familiarizing yourself with invoicing via online systems. This can seem a little daunting if […]

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How to Create Multiple Streams of Income

June 26, 2017 by Einat Kessler Leave a Comment

As artists and designer we sometimes find ourselves struggling to make a living from our arts or crafts. Lots of companies can find people who will design patterns, videos, projects or catalog for free so they don’t want to pay us. However I have some ideas that I use to create multiple streams of income. […]

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How to Create Seasonal Collections for Your Handmade Fashion Brand

May 1, 2017 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

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 […]

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How to Deal with Disappointment in Your Handmade Business

November 1, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

Every small business owner will eventually face rejection, disappointments, and failures over the years. This is a topic that people don’t really like to talk about, but I think it’s important to discuses because it happens to everyone! As crafty company owners we tend to obsess about the negative and forget all about our accomplishments […]

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How to Create an Invoice for Your Craft Business

October 13, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

If you sell your products on a wholesale basis, teach classes, and do other forms of business you may have been asked to send an invoice. It’s essential to make both a standard template you can use repeatedly as well as familiarizing yourself with invoicing via online systems. This can seem a little daunting if […]

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Maximizing Profits at Craft Shows (Part 3): Being a Successful Salesperson

October 10, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

In the last post of this series I’ll examine ways to increase profits with effective salesmanship. Good customer service and a positive attitude can make or break sales at craft shows, so you have to always try your best to excel in this aspect of running a business. Every crafter has a bad day or […]

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Five Tips to Stay Busy During the Slow Times

September 8, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

Every crafty business owner experiences months when sales are slower. Personally, the quiet time for my company is the late spring and summer, and then sales pick up drastically in the fall and winter. It will depend on what kind of products you create- if you specialize in graduation gifts or wedding items your hectic […]

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How to Get Involved in Your Local Craft Scene

September 5, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

Support and camaraderie are important when you run a handmade business. Becoming active in my nearby creative community has allowed me to make new friends, find out about opportunities, and become more business savvy- all while having fun! Here are some ideas to get you started. Join Groups and Clubs Almost every city has groups […]

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Five Ways to Prepare Your Crafty Business for the Holiday Season

September 1, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

Now is the time to start getting ready for the hectic holiday shopping season. The more prepared you are the better! I previously gave readers tips for how to get an online store ready for the holidays, so now I’d like to share more pointers for your handmade business. 1. Use a Calendar Planning is […]

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Five Ways to Know You’re Running a Craft Business

August 29, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

Do you own a handmade business? How would you even know if you did? Let examine a few ways to be sure… 1. You want to live near the post office. When looking for a new apartment or house, post office proximity is important. This saves you time and gas money because you won’t have […]

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