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How to Effectively Rebrand Your Handmade Business

March 31, 2017 by Rebecca George

Sometimes handmade business owners decide to rebrand, and that’s okay! There are many reasons why they would do this- from a new product focus to a name change to a need for something different and fresh. If you chose to rebrand there are a few important things to consider. You’ll have to update your logo, […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: branding, building your brand, Business Advice

The Top 3 Tips for Running a Booth

April 12, 2016 by CreativeIncome

The Top 3 Tips for Running a Booth

We all know how crazy busy craft fairs can be. One minute you’ve got your booth all laid out perfectly and you’re waiting for customers to come by, and the next you’re trying to help five customers at once and answer a dozen different questions about your products. It can be very stressful! That’s why […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: branding, building your brand, craft fair booth, Craft Fairs, Networking, promotional

How to Get Started: Facebook Business Page Part 2

August 17, 2015 by Jennifer Priest

Social Media

In the last installment, we covered how to set up a Facebook Page for your business. Once your Facebook business page is set up, your success will depend on what you post to the page itself. In this installment in the series, not only will we cover basic Facebook business advice, but also what to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: building your brand, Creative Income Contributors, Facebook, getting started, Guest Post, Jennifer Priest, Social Media

Using Social Media for Business: Getting Started on Google+

March 13, 2015 by Marie Segares

Welcome to the first in a series of posts about getting started on different social media platforms! Today we are focusing on Google+ (also known as G+). Many people make the mistake of passing Google+ up, thinking it to be smaller and less effective than it actually is. Learning how to use Google+ is easy […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: building your brand, Google+, Guest Post, Marie Segares, Social Media, Using Social Media for Business Series

Small Business Saturday: DropCatch

January 27, 2015 by CreativeIncome

Welcome to Small Business Saturday, a new feature here on CreativeIncome. This Saturday, we are featuring DropCatch, a Chicago-based, handmande business specializing in magnetic bottle openers. I had a chance to speak with Joe Walsh, who cofounded the brand a little under two years ago with business partner Kent Frayn. He answered a few business-related […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: building your brand, Business Advice, Kayla Stroner, Small Business Saturday, Tips

8 Real Craft Fair Booth Ideas You Can Borrow

December 1, 2014 by CreativeIncome

To me, inspiration is everywhere. I look for ideas in everything I see and every place I go. But, I can’t be everywhere at once. There is an abundance of information and things to learn and I simply don’t have the time or energy to spend hours searching for a new idea. That’s why hashtags […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: building your brand, craft fair booth, Craft Fairs, marketing, Nicola Trumbull, planning, promotional

5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Signing up for a Craft Fair

September 18, 2014 by CreativeIncome

So you’ve started your handmade business and you’d like to take things to the next level. How about a craft fair?   A local craft fair can be an excellent opportunity to get your name out there. But, before you sign up for every farmers market, flea market and cakewalk in the tri-state area, take […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: building your brand, Craft Fairs, growing your business, Guest Post, Whitney Surane

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

Creating Your Own Business Cards

October 28, 2013 by CreativeIncome

The power of business cards can sometimes be forgotten. They provide a fantastic opportunity to market yourself and showcase your brand, not to mention they’re often the first item your customers or potential business partner will see. According to Indie Made: “Business cards are like clothing: They provide a first and lasting impression”. While that […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: building your brand, business cards, Craft Fairs, growing your business, Liz Abderholden

Trade Shows and Conferences for Creative Businesses

July 23, 2013 by Maggie

In my last article,  I wrote about why attending a trade show might be good for your creative business. But how does a person know where the shows are and what they are all about? Here are a few trade shows and conferences you might consider attending. Of course, do your research as to dates, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: building your brand, Creative Income Contributors, Networking, trade shows

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