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5 Easy Steps to a Successful Handmade Business

October 22, 2015 by CreativeIncome

This blog post was originally posted by Bobbie on A Vision to Remember. Have you ever wanted to start your own business, a handmade business, but don’t know how? Let me tell you….I’ve been in your shoes.  It had always been my goal to make my car payment each month.  That’s it. Just one measly […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: Business Advice, Etsy, getting started, Selling Advice, Selling Online, Tips

Start a Handmade Business: Free CreativeLive Class You Don’t Want to Miss!

May 31, 2014 by CreativeIncome

We all love to craft (otherwise you wouldn’t be here reading this blog!) and crafting can be the easiest part. Building a business can be the hard part. Not sure where to start? This free class from CreativeLive is perfect for you. Meet Kari Chapin, author of The Handmade Marketplace and Grow Your Handmade Business. […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: Business Advice, growing your business

Starting a Business? Don’t Make These Rookie Mistakes

April 20, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Want to start a craft business? Congratulations – that’s great news! As you probably know, a lot of time, effort and money go into building a brand and turning your dream into a reality. Unfortunately certain things that seem like no-brainers can slip by and ultimately hurt your business. Make sure you get off to […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: beginner business, Business Advice, growing your business, Julia Litz

10 Things I Wish I’d Known About the Craft Industry

March 7, 2014 by CreativeIncome

If you’ve been reading my articles here on Creative Income for a while, you probably know that I’m a serial entrepreneur. That is, I’ve owned one business after another since my senior year of high school. I won’t tell you what year I graduated but it’s been a long, long time. One thing about owning […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: beginner business, Business Advice, Guest Post, Tips, Vicki O'Dell

The TRUE Cost of Doing Business: What Will You Pay?

March 3, 2014 by CreativeIncome

“The cost of doing business.” You’ve probably heard the phrase before. It’s pretty black and white  – the price is the list of expenses a business has for supplies, tools and whatever needed. This also includes wages, advertising, office equipment and other expenses. Generally, the cost of doing business varies from business to business. Photographers […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: costs, Guest Post, Vicki O'Dell

Move Your Business Online – Here’s How

December 14, 2013 by CreativeIncome

Let’s face it – if you haven’t taking your business online, you’re missing out. Sure, it’s important to form face-to-face relationships with customers, but it’s even more important to expand your audience. A business can’t survive without a growing customer base, and selling online provides an opportunity to meet new promote yourself. If you’re not […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: building your brand, growing your business, photography, Selling Online

10 Biggest Mistakes a Craft Business Can Make

December 5, 2013 by CreativeIncome

There’s a lot that goes into your business, which means there are plenty of mistakes as well. After reading through some very informative articles, I’ve gathered a list of 10 mistakes that every business owner should avoid. If you’re planning to start a business or are already a creative business veteran, these are mistakes you […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: business tools, getting started, growing your business, Liz Abderholden, Tips

Creating a Website

November 11, 2013 by CreativeIncome

As useful as the internet is, it can also be incredibly confusing, especially when it comes to creating websites. In the past, people needed to know HTML code to design a webpage, which if you’ve ever seen HTML code looks like gibberish. Thankfully, several companies have created user-friendly sites to help you create a website. […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: blogging, business tools, getting started, How to Create a website, Liz Abderholden, website

9 Questions to Ask a Potential Business Partner

August 12, 2013 by Maggie

I recently wrote a post: Taking on a Business Partner and I would like to take it a bit further and share 9 questions you should be asking before taking on a business partner. Going into business with a someone is a lot like getting married. It’s legally binding, requires a lot of work to […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: expanding your business, help, hiring

Why It May Pay to Wait

August 8, 2013 by Maggie

You know how the saying goes, “Waiting is always the hardest part”. But sometimes it pays to wait. Especially if you are planning to leave a regular job and start up your own creative business. Here are a few reasons why you might want to wait a little while before leaving your full-time job to […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: growing your business, Tips

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