The blog dedicated to all things crafty business!
When you think of selling your handmade items online, the first site you are probably thinking of is Etsy. Probably the biggest handmade marketplace, Etsy provides sellers with a huge platform to sell their crafts. You can also easily get lost in a sea of sellers, too. I was just browsing the scarves section, which […]
It’s the conundrum that every business will at some point face: In order to grow you need more man-power, but in order to have more man-power you need more money and therefore need your business to grow. It’s the cycle that can stall out any business. Don’t worry though, because believe it or not there […]
With only seven weeks until Christmas, it’s time to ramp up your exposure so that you can sell more handmade items for the holidays. A lot of my clients and readers have said they aren’t doing craft fairs anymore because of the hefty booth fees or concerns that many of the organizers are allowing vendors […]
The power of business cards can sometimes be forgotten. They provide a fantastic opportunity to market yourself and showcase your brand, not to mention they’re often the first item your customers or potential business partner will see. According to Indie Made: “Business cards are like clothing: They provide a first and lasting impression”. While that […]
Every small business owner feels stuck sometimes. Sales aren’t what they should be, traffic could be better, and no amount of marketing seems to be helping. It happens to us ALL. Here are a few ways to help you get unstuck and jumpstart your creative business. 1. Develop Self Confidence That does not mean […]
A key to improving your business is being able to stay on trend. One minute something’s in, the next it’s out. To help your business grow, you need to be able to keep up with the constantly changing market. To do this you should be able to recognize when a trend is on the cusp […]
E-commerce can be tricky. There are a million different options, but with monthly fees, transaction fees, and listing fees, it can all become a blur. Before you know it your profit is slowly diminishing. So what’s the best option for you? When wading through the various sites, there are of course the bigwigs of the […]
Sometimes it seems as if progress is happening VERY slowly. Or worse, not happening at all. There may be times in your business when you feel like you are working, working, working but you wonder if it’s making any difference. It can be rough.
There are pros and cons to having a business partner for your creative business. I’m sure we’ve all heard a story or two about partnerships that didn’t work out, and it may make you feel a little anxious about taking on a partner, but let’s look at some of the reasons you might want to […]
You know how the saying goes, “Waiting is always the hardest part”. But sometimes it pays to wait. Especially if you are planning to leave a regular job and start up your own creative business. Here are a few reasons why you might want to wait a little while before leaving your full-time job to […]
