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Maximizing Profits at Craft Shows (Part 1): Picking the Right Event for Your Business

September 15, 2016 by Rebecca George

Craft fairs are a fun, personal way to get your products into the hands of shoppers while building brand awareness. I’ve sold my handmade jewelry at many shows over the years, so I’ve put together the following series to help you increase sales at in-person events. To start off, let’s look at a few ways […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: craft business advice, Craft Fairs, Guest Post, Rebecca George, Selling Advice

Five Tips to Stay Busy During the Slow Times

September 8, 2016 by Rebecca George

Every crafty business owner experiences months when sales are slower. Personally, the quiet time for my company is the late spring and summer, and then sales pick up drastically in the fall and winter. It will depend on what kind of products you create- if you specialize in graduation gifts or wedding items your hectic […]

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How to Get Involved in Your Local Craft Scene

September 5, 2016 by Rebecca George

Support and camaraderie are important when you run a handmade business. Becoming active in my nearby creative community has allowed me to make new friends, find out about opportunities, and become more business savvy- all while having fun! Here are some ideas to get you started. Join Groups and Clubs Almost every city has groups […]

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Five Ways to Know You’re Running a Craft Business

August 29, 2016 by Rebecca George

Do you own a handmade business? How would you even know if you did? Let examine a few ways to be sure… 1. You want to live near the post office. When looking for a new apartment or house, post office proximity is important. This saves you time and gas money because you won’t have […]

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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

Six Quick Tips for Great Etsy Shop SEO

August 8, 2016 by Rebecca George

Effective SEO (short for Search Engine Optimization) is crucial to success on Etsy. With a few easy pointers you can drive traffic to your shop, leading to increased views and sales. Let’s look at a few ways to improve your Etsy shop’s SEO. 1. Fill Every Tag Space Make sure to use every available tag […]

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Craft Business Advice: Helpful Packaging and Shipping Tips for Your Online Orders

June 30, 2016 by Rebecca George

Many handmade crafters can feel unsure about how to package and send their goods to customers when starting their businesses. There are so many variables that come into play when mailing online orders- from the best way to purchase supplies to address labels to what should be included in the box. Here are my top […]

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

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