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I know you really don’t want to hear this but it’s time to start thinking all things Christmas. Especially when it comes to holiday craft shows and your online store. Do yourself a favor and don’t wait until September 30th, or heaven forbid, Halloween to prepare for holiday sales. NOW is the time to prepare. […]
I know you just caught your breath from the Christmas season but it’s not too early to start planning for Valentines Day. In fact, you need to plan ahead to take advantage of the people who wait until the last minute. Confused? Read on. Guys, I apologize in advance for the stereotype, but let’s face […]
This time of year can be crazy for a creative business owner. Double or triple sales volume (we hope), customers who want their purchases YESTERDAY, glitches in shipping or computers… all of it can make a creative business owner feel more like Grinch than Santa. Here are a few tips from a woman who has […]
It’s that time again. Time to gear up for holiday sales and holiday shipping. Here are 10 tips to make shipping this holiday season easier, and hopefully, less stressful for you and your creative business. 1. Set up a shipping station. Set up a dedicated spot for shipping complete with labels, a good/accurate scale, tape, […]
Christmas craft fairs are wonderful events, full of holiday cheer, handmade festivity and hopefully, plenty of mulled wine. My family and friends have attended Christmas craft fairs for years, selecting decorations for our growing collections and truly unique gifts to give our loved ones. As the growing number and size of craft fairs demonstrate, crafting […]
Many Etsy shop owners experience a huge sales increase during the holidays as shoppers rush to buy gifts. Preparation is key when it comes to staying organized during the last few months of the year. Here are some tips to avoid frustration and maximize holiday sales in your online store. 1. Create Inventory Before the […]
Just when you thought craft show season was over and you’d get a chance to catch up on some back-work, here come the holidays! Which is also great news if you were worried about your sales slowing down. Image from Market Your Creativity You may think that it’s too late for you now if you […]
