The blog dedicated to all things crafty business!
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 […]
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 […]
Your handmade business is up and running. You’ve got your handmade products, you’ve got your craft booth display down pat, and your craft fair emergency kit is packed and ready to go! There’s just one more fork in the road to consider: whether to consider a juried or non-juried craft fair. One isn’t necessarily better […]
Earlier this year, we gave away a ticket to the SNAP! Social Media Conference, happening this April 23-25 in Salt Lake City, Utah! We can’t wait to be send Creative Income reader Erika Senneff from LifeUnfluffed.com to the conference where she will enjoy meeting new bloggers and listening to keynote speakers. It’s so exciting! And […]
Shopping local is all the rage these days, but did you know it can benefit your handmade business as well? Promoting your connection with handmade businesses in your city and state can attract more media attention and lead to more a satisfied customer base. Here are the top five reasons to focus on location […]
You probably think that title should be FINDING THE MARKET FOR YOUR PRODUCT, right? Nope. Even if you’ve made eleventy hundred doodads it doesn’t mean they will sell – or are selling. You can sit at craft show after craft show and list your items in an online store until your fingers can’t type another […]
I recently wrote a post: Taking on a Business Partner and I would like to take it a bit further and share 9 questions you should be asking before taking on a business partner. Going into business with a someone is a lot like getting married. It’s legally binding, requires a lot of work to […]
