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I’ve been working selling my wares at weekly markets for the past 4 years, and I always have other crafts people asking me for some tips and tricks to do them. There are two sides to doing a market, the nuts and bolts of display, tables, and getting your stall. And also what to do/say to your […]
The Golden Question of Etsy sellers is this: How can I make more sales? There isn’t one quick solution. A successful Etsy shop is a result of hard work, dedication, and constantly trying to improve. If you feel like your shop isn’t getting attention, first ask yourself these four questions: How many products do […]
I have a pretty solid ability to predict which online stores will succeed and which will fail– largely based on one strong correlation. To explain, it’s important to first look at what it’s like to launch a brick-and-mortar retail store. What It Takes to Have a Brick-and-Mortar Store Opening a brick-and-mortar store is an enormous […]
So you want to start your own business blog- great! If you love writing and have advice to share this can drastically increase your exposure and site traffic while helping others. Whether it’s a part of your website or a stand alone blog, be sure to offer a unique perspective on various topics to keep […]
There are many business blogs geared towards crafters and artists. From advice about selling online to craft show success to balancing work and family life, there are endless topics to write about for a blog. Starting your own is a great idea if you have a natural inclination for writing, like doing research, and want […]
One of the most important aspects of having a handmade business is making sure your products appeal to the eye, especially when you’re selling online. Remember: the customer can’t handle your handmade goods in person while deciding whether or not to make a purchase the way they could at a craft booth or small shop. […]
We caught up with Whitney Surane of Madly Wish after seeing this lovely article from Red Tricycle. We are both located in the Chicago-land area so it was great to catch up with her and hear how she runs her craft business in the Windy City. Whitney has a line of sewn baby items that […]
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. […]
So you are a crafty gal (or guy) and you’ve been creating the things you love to make Your friends don’t want them any more as gifts, your house has more than it can hold, and your family cringes every time you hand them a wrapped package. You don’t want to stop making anything and […]
You’ve been making and selling doodads for a while now and you have your sell price all figured out. You know exactly what the supplies cost and you know how long it takes you to make one. You know all of the expenses to make doodads and people are buying them up at your price […]
