The blog dedicated to all things crafty business!
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
