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What is email marketing? 5 Tips for Getting Started

January 19, 2018 by Marie Segares

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. […]

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Business Advice, email marketing, Marie Segares, marketing

How to Create a Press Release for Your Handmade Business

September 8, 2017 by Rebecca George

A press release is a written statement from your company announcing something big and amazing. It’s directed at the media in your chosen industry, usually to stir up a buzz around a new product line or accomplishment. If you have a large marketing budget you can hire a PR professional, or you can even write […]

Filed Under: Public Relations, Uncategorized Tagged With: beginner business, Business Advice, press release

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

Six Tips for Organizing Your Business Receipts and Paperwork

February 16, 2017 by Rebecca George

With the new year comes the inevitable tasks of organizing documents and record keeping. They can be overwhelming, especially because you’re still winding down from the holiday season, but now is the time to get it all done! Here are a few ideas to get you started with this important step for your handmade business- […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Business Advice, Organizing, Rebecca George

How to Deal with Disappointment in Your Handmade Business

November 1, 2016 by Rebecca George

Every small business owner will eventually face rejection, disappointments, and failures over the years. This is a topic that people don’t really like to talk about, but I think it’s important to discuses because it happens to everyone! As crafty company owners we tend to obsess about the negative and forget all about our accomplishments […]

Filed Under: Craft Business Bloggers Tagged With: Business Advice, Rebecca George

Handling Item Returns and Exchanges in Your Etsy Shop

August 25, 2016 by Rebecca George

Returns, refunds, and exchanges are a part of any online business. There are many reasons why a customer might request a refund. They might have second thoughts or buyers’ remorse, the item may not be as described in your listing, or the sizing may not work for them. It’s your job to handle the situation […]

Filed Under: Etsy Tips Tagged With: Business Advice, customer service, Etsy

3 Simple Ways to Save Money and Increase Profits for Your Craft Business

July 25, 2016 by Rebecca George

Running a handmade craft business requires a lot of discipline and dedication- both creatively and financially. Effectively managing your expenses is so important for success because every little bit adds up. Not only should you watch the cost of supplies you buy for your business, but time is also as valuable as money (you know […]

Filed Under: Money Saving Tips Tagged With: Business Advice, Guest Post, money saving tips, Rebecca George

When is it OK for creatives to quit?

June 20, 2016 by Vicki O'Dell

When is it OK to quit?

  “Quitters never win and winners never quit.”  We are bombarded with that message from a young age – from teachers, parents and society. Never quit. Never give up. Shocking information ahead… But sometimes. Sometimes it’s OK to quit. In many, many instances in life we are encouraged to push through rather than to give […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Business Advice, Vicki O'Dell

Craft Business News: June 2016 Edition

June 2, 2016 by CreativeIncome

When it comes to making your crafting business profitable, there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Running your own craft business or blog is essentially running your own company, in which you’re the president and CEO, manufacturer, and marketing team, as well as the head of your creative department. That is an almost overwhelming amount […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Ashley Jones, Business Advice, business tools, expanding your business, growing your business

The Best Places to Buy Supplies for Your Handmade Products

May 24, 2016 by Rebecca George

Sourcing materials and packaging supplies can be frustrating for handmade business owners. While it’s certainly easy to go to a big box store to purchase these items, it’s often not the most cost-effective or time-saving way to go about things. The following tips can streamline the process so you can get on with making your […]

Filed Under: Craft Business Bloggers Tagged With: Business Advice, craft supply sources

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