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Meet Josephine Del Rio of Abuela Creations

June 27, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Recently I reached out to several Chicagoland crafty business owners to see what they had to say about running a creative business. I’ve learned a lot! Hopefully you will too. Meet Josephine from Abuela Creations! After seeing this article where she was featured, I couldn’t wait to get to know her more! What inspired you […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Business Advice, creative process, growing your business, Interview

Start a Handmade Business: Free CreativeLive Class You Don’t Want to Miss!

May 31, 2014 by CreativeIncome

We all love to craft (otherwise you wouldn’t be here reading this blog!) and crafting can be the easiest part. Building a business can be the hard part. Not sure where to start? This free class from CreativeLive is perfect for you. Meet Kari Chapin, author of The Handmade Marketplace and Grow Your Handmade Business. […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: Business Advice, growing your business

How to Grow Your Blog: Tips from the SNAP! Conference

May 21, 2014 by CreativeIncome

How to Grow Your Blog: Tips from the SNAP! Conference

When I attended the SNAP Conference not too long ago, I got the chance to learn all about mobile phone photography and check out products and trends that everyone is talking about. But I also got the chance to chat with a ton of savvy bloggers. Kate and Sara from Our Best Bites gave an […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, conference, growing your business

Starting a Business? Don’t Make These Rookie Mistakes

April 20, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Want to start a craft business? Congratulations – that’s great news! As you probably know, a lot of time, effort and money go into building a brand and turning your dream into a reality. Unfortunately certain things that seem like no-brainers can slip by and ultimately hurt your business. Make sure you get off to […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: beginner business, Business Advice, growing your business, Julia Litz

Even More Mistakes To Avoid In Your Creative Business

February 2, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Discover two important mistakes to avoid. Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses I tend to disagree with the business advice that tells us if we aren’t good at certain things, that we don’t stand a chance with our business or working from home. Hogwash! The way I see it, we all have our own particular strengths […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Business Advice, growing your business, Guest Post, Vicki O'Dell

Mistakes To Avoid In Your Creative Business

January 30, 2014 by CreativeIncome

I started my first business back in the mid 1980’s when I was still in high school. Over the years, I have had several businesses, some creative and some not – like the daycare center I owned while my sons were small so I could take them to work with me every day. I’ve learned […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Business Advice, growing your business, Guest Post, Vicki O'Dell

Why You Always Need a Contract

January 28, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Contracts can be scary. The legal jargon, the sheer amount of words, the dense paragraphs – no one wants to read a contract. That said, contracts are absolutely essential to the function and ultimate success of any business or creative endeavor. Without a contract, you are vulnerable to exploitation, a loss of rights and even […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: contracts, growing your business, Lindsay Obermeyer

An Insider’s Look: Michael Sellick Breaks Down Our Exclusive CHA Blogger Event

January 16, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Last weekend, a group of editors from Prime Publishing (the publishers of Creative Income, FaveCrafts and more) traveled to the Craft and Hobby Association’s Winter Trade Show in Anaheim, CA. This isn’t the first outing for Prime, but it was definitely the most memorable. This year, Prime Publishing hosted an exclusive Blogger Event for a […]

Filed Under: Craft Business Bloggers Tagged With: blogging, Craft and Hobby Association, growing your business, Julia Litz, Michael Sellick

Move Your Business Online – Here’s How

December 14, 2013 by CreativeIncome

Let’s face it – if you haven’t taking your business online, you’re missing out. Sure, it’s important to form face-to-face relationships with customers, but it’s even more important to expand your audience. A business can’t survive without a growing customer base, and selling online provides an opportunity to meet new promote yourself. If you’re not […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: building your brand, growing your business, photography, Selling Online

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

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