Craft fairs in the fall months can be very profitable. Shoppers are looking for holiday gifts, Halloween costumes, and seasonal home decor for the rest of the year. If you plan ahead of time and bring the right kind of products, the fall shows will go smoothly for your handmade business. Let’s look at the […]
Should You Sell Your Handmade Products on Consignment?
Consignment involves placing items for sale with the agreement to get paid only when the products are bought by customers. Personally, I love selling my jewelry on a consignment basis. It’s allowed me to have my work in many stores, it’s a great boost to my profits, and the store owners I work with are […]
How to Narrow Down What You Want to Sell Online
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 […]
Five Things You Should Never Do When Selling at a Craft Show
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! […]
Real Life Sales: Getting Your Crafts Into a Shop
I know that many of us sell the crafts we make primarily online or in our home town craft fairs, which is a fantastic things to continue doing, but how can you expand your sales and even keep them going when times are slow? One way is to try having your items up for sale […]
Should You Sell Your Handmade Products on Consignment?
Consignment involves placing items for sale with the agreement to get paid only when the products are bought by customers. Personally, I love selling my jewelry on a consignment basis. It’s allowed me to have my work in many stores, it’s a great boost to my profits, and the store owners I work with are […]
How to Narrow Down What You Want to Sell Online
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 […]
Craft Business Advice: Helpful Packaging and Shipping Tips for Your Online Orders
Many handmade crafters can feel unsure about how to package and send their goods to customers when starting their businesses. There are so many variables that come into play when mailing online orders- from the best way to purchase supplies to address labels to what should be included in the box. Here are my top […]
Creative Business Tips: How to Start Selling Your Handmade Goods on Consignment
So you’ve decided to make the leap towards consigning your handmade products– fantastic! You might be feeling overwhelmed and wondering where exactly to begin. If you do it right, selling on consignment can be really lucrative (and fun!) for your creative business. Here are some tips to get you going. Start Local It’s always best […]
4 Unconventional Places to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry
In addition to boutiques and craft shows, there are many non-traditional options for selling handcrafted jewelry. Thinking outside the box when it comes to selling your accessories can broaden your audience and increase your profits. Here are four unique places to consider: 1. Salons Who wouldn’t want to shop for fashion accessories after their […]
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