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“Shop Updates” is a new way to share and promote your Etsy listings. This free tool allows you to pair an image with a link to an item in your online shop and then share it on Etsy and social media networks like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Let’s look at the ins-and-outs of this cool […]
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 […]
Have you heard? The times, they are a-changin’. For those social media savvy crafters and bloggers who are already in the know, this might be old news for you. But for those of you who haven’t heard yet – there is a major update coming to Instagram. And it might not be picture perfect. Basically, […]
Let’s get real for a minute. Making crafting profitable is basically like running your own small business. And not only are you the CEO of this business, but you’re also the creative team, the manufacturer, and the marketer all rolled into one. That’s a lot of different responsibilities for one person to juggle! That’s why […]
When we attended the Winter Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago, we had the chance to browse super creative handmade goods for the latest trends as well as some really awesome craft booth designs. Afterwords, we couldn’t help, but go through each and every business card we collected to admire the unique brand marketing. We thought […]
One of the most important things–perhaps the most important thing–you can do after starting your handmade business, is to make sure people are actually seeing your products. YouTube is one of the best possible tools for this job. Videos travel fast and are seen by many. They also ensure that people are not only seeing […]
QR Codes originated in the logistics field as a way to track inventory and products in warehouses, similar to barcodes. “QR” stands for “quick response”**, as the code is a way to store a lot of information in a small graphic and receive a quick response when scanned. A few years ago, companies started […]
Trade shows are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other business owners as well as company representatives and influencers in your industry. This is the time to meet new people, connect and make plans for the future. Who knows – you could find a new opportunity that you never dreamed possible while on the floor […]
There’s a lot that goes into your business, which means there are plenty of mistakes as well. After reading through some very informative articles, I’ve gathered a list of 10 mistakes that every business owner should avoid. If you’re planning to start a business or are already a creative business veteran, these are mistakes you […]
As useful as the internet is, it can also be incredibly confusing, especially when it comes to creating websites. In the past, people needed to know HTML code to design a webpage, which if you’ve ever seen HTML code looks like gibberish. Thankfully, several companies have created user-friendly sites to help you create a website. […]
