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Using Etsy’s New Shop Updates Feature

August 15, 2016 by Rebecca George

“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 […]

Filed Under: Etsy Tips Tagged With: business tools, craft business advice, Etsy, Rebecca George

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

Changes to Instagram: Bad for Small Businesses?

March 17, 2016 by CreativeIncome

Changes to Instagram

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, […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: business tools, Instagram, Social Media

Craft Business News: February 2016 Edition

February 9, 2016 by CreativeIncome

Craft Business News (Feb edition)

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 […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Business Advice, business tools, expanding your business, growing your business, Paddy Lusk, Using Social Media for Business Series

Best Business Card Designs: Renegade Craft Fair 2015

December 15, 2015 by CreativeIncome

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 […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: business cards, business tools, inspirational, Networking

How to Use YouTube for Creative Business: Part 1

March 30, 2015 by Vicki O'Dell

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 […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: Business Advice, business tools, Guest Post, YouTube

Should You Use QR Codes for Your Handmade Business?

September 26, 2014 by CreativeIncome

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 […]

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Business Advice, business cards, business tools, customer service, Guest Post, Jennifer Priest, marketing, Tips

Make an Impression: Why You Need Promotional Items At Trade Shows

February 19, 2014 by CreativeIncome

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 […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: business cards, business tools, promotional, trade shows

10 Biggest Mistakes a Craft Business Can Make

December 5, 2013 by CreativeIncome

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 […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: business tools, getting started, growing your business, Liz Abderholden, Tips

Creating a Website

November 11, 2013 by CreativeIncome

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. […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: blogging, business tools, getting started, How to Create a website, Liz Abderholden, website

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