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Real Life Sales: Getting Your Crafts Into a Shop

November 18, 2020 by Maggie

I know that many of us sell the crafts we make primarily online or in our home town craft fairs, which is a fantastic things to continue doing, but how can you expand your sales and even keep them going when times are slow? One way is to try having your items up for sale […]

Filed Under: Sales Tips Tagged With: craft business advice, marketing, sales, sales tips

6 Ways to Get into a New Craft Scene After You Move

September 16, 2020 by Rebecca George

When you change your city, state, or even country it can be intimidating to get into the new craft scene. Moving is stressful enough, and then you’ll have to find other crafters and events. I’ve been there (as have many others) and it might not even be your choice to move somewhere else. I recommend […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: craft, craft business advice, new to craft fair, Tips

Increase Your Revenue Stream by Teaching Your Craft!

July 3, 2020 by Rebecca George

Teaching an artsy class is a rewarding and fun way to make more money and meet new people. I’ve been leading craft workshops for several years now and it has been amazing! The attendees are so creative and really enjoy doing something they might not usually get the chance to explore. It has allowed me […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: craft business advice, sales tips, teaching, Tips

How to Start Your Own Local Craft Show

June 29, 2020 by Rebecca George

Every independent craft show started with a great idea by a creative person (or persons). If you’re lacking for options in your city or are wanting an event on a particular date, why not start your own? If you’re good at organization and event planning that’s great, or you can team up with a crafter […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: craft business advice, Rebecca George, Tips

How to Create Seasonal Collections for Your Handmade Fashion Brand

May 25, 2020 by Rebecca George

Whether you make handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, or all of the above, your brand should consider doing seasonal collections. They are a great way to build excitement for your new product line, which can lead to increased sales and social media coverage. There are a few steps to take when developing a collection- from determining […]

Filed Under: Craft Business Bloggers Tagged With: craft, craft business advice, fashion blogging, jewelry, Rebecca George

Five Things You Should Never Do When Selling at a Craft Show

April 17, 2020 by Rebecca George

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! […]

Filed Under: Sales Tips Tagged With: craft business advice, Rebecca George, sales tips, Tips

How to Create Seasonal Collections for Your Handmade Fashion Brand

May 1, 2017 by Rebecca George

Whether you make handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, or all of the above, your brand should consider doing seasonal collections. They are a great way to build excitement for your new product line, which can lead to increased sales and social media coverage. There are a few steps to take when developing a collection- from determining […]

Filed Under: Craft Business Bloggers Tagged With: craft business advice, fashion blogging, Rebecca George

Five Tips to Maintain a Social Life When You Own a Craft Business

March 13, 2017 by Rebecca George

Owning and running your own company can be very time-consuming, leaving you without much free time to socialize. Like many handmade business owners, I too struggle with this (especially in the winter months when it’s cold and less fun to be outside). But keeping a balance is important for your emotional health and happiness. Let’s […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: craft business advice, Rebecca George

How to Develop Successful Relationships to Grow Your Handmade Business

February 13, 2017 by Rebecca George

Even if you’re the only employee of your craft business you’ll still inevitably have to work with others. This includes store owners, supply vendors, craft show organizers, accountants, and more. Fostering good relationships with these people will help you be more successful and productive in your handmade company. Here are a few ways to develop […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: craft business advice, Networking, Rebecca George

One Blog Post Can Earn You Commission For Years With ShareASale

January 17, 2017 by CreativeIncome

This week, your friends here at Prime Publishing are headed to Creativation, an annual Craft and Hobby Association conference for craft industry companies, bloggers and more. We’re hosting a fun networking event for companies and bloggers. (Can’t wait to see some of you there!) One of the companies in attendance will be ShareASale, who just […]

Filed Under: Business Profile Tagged With: advertising, craft business advice, ShareaSale

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