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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 […]
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 […]
Becoming an Amazon affiliate is a great way to earn a few extra dollars. If you’re acrafter and post tutorials or projects on your blog then you’re already half way there. All you need is to list the products you used in your project with links to Amazon.com and start earning money! Now the only […]
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! […]
Does your craft booth need some Tender Loving Care – TLC? Whether you’re looking to completely revamp your space or to add a few new additions here and there, these DIY craft booth ideas are for you! We’ve curated a few DIY jewelry displays for your craft booth design that are both easy to make […]
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 […]
Does the thought of blogging fill you with dread? Perhaps you stare at the computer screen for hours trying to come up with something, anything, with which to grow your online presence. If either scenario sounds familiar, take a deep breath and keep reading. We’ve put together some tips to help you get over those […]
How to price your items is a common source of confusion when handmade artists are starting to sell at craft shows. Not just business-wise (how much to charge to make a decent profit?) but also physically (what’s the best way to label my products?). Let’s look at the different aspects of pricing- from tagging to […]
Whether you’re heading to your first craft fair or are a seasoned veteran, you can always learn more. It seems that the second you get comfortable and think you know it all, something goes wrong – you forget a crucial item, inventory breaks or people just don’t show up. In Craft Fair Tips: Preparation […]
Whether you’ve just recently opened your Etsy shop or have sold on the website for a while, there’s always something to improve. From photos to keywords to your Policies page, there are many areas to work on. Here’s a list of quick tips to increase your Etsy shop’s views, sales, and appearance: 1. Add Keywords […]
With all the emphasis on social media in the past few years, you may not have thought much about email marketing recently. Email is still a very powerful tool for your creative business, and here are just a few reasons why its still one of the best types of marketing: Email is more intimate than social media. […]
If you are a craft artist who makes and sells jewelry, you face some stiff competition. The craft fair scene and online retail space is crowded with tons of other handmade jewelry sellers, not to mention all of the mass-manufactured jewelry and high-end luxury jewelry brands out there. Many juried craft shows even put a […]
