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The more payment options you can give your craft show customers, the better. Accepting credit cards will increase your in-person show sales and also give your business a more professional feel. Many people don’t carry much cash so you won’t have to turn down potential business if you plan ahead to allow credit cards. Here […]
When you change your city, state, or even country it can be intimidating to get into the new craft scene. Moving is stressful enough, and then you’ll have to find other crafters and events. I’ve been there (as have many others) and it might not even be your choice to move somewhere else. I recommend […]
Whether you’ve been doing craft shows for a while or are just getting started, there is always room to improve your booth display. If you want to add some color, dimension, or texture to your space there are many low-cost or even free options. Crystals, picture frames, and even plants are some of my favorite […]
Teaching an artsy class is a rewarding and fun way to make more money and meet new people. I’ve been leading craft workshops for several years now and it has been amazing! The attendees are so creative and really enjoy doing something they might not usually get the chance to explore. It has allowed me […]
You always want more press coverage for your handmade business- so how should the media contact you? There are a lot of names for a media page- “press page,” “contact info,” etc. Essentially you want to make a centralized section where bloggers, event planners, local news, and magazine editors can reach you if needed. You […]
You always want more press coverage for your handmade business- so how should the media contact you? There are a lot of names for a media page- “press page,” “contact info,” etc. Essentially you want to make a centralized section where bloggers, event planners, local news, and magazine editors can reach you if needed. You […]
It’s always hard to get the attention of people on Facebook. Even though you might have lots of followers they don’t always see your posts because facebook limits their exposure. So you need amazing posts that will generate lots of interest, likes and comments so more people will see them. Here are my 6 ideas: […]
We all have too much supplies and not enough space for it. It doesn’t matter if you have a craft room, a corner in the house or just a closet. These tips will help you get more space for all the supplies you need to store. 1. Stack I have a thing about boxes.Most boxes […]
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 […]
