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Craft Fair Booth-spiration

December 9, 2013 by CreativeIncome

Whether you’re a craft show veteran or newcomer, getting your display right is key. In a sea of hundreds of sellers, it can be difficult to figure out how to stand out. So, I thought I’d gather up some “booth-spiration” to get your creative juices flowing. There are two important thing that you want to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: craft fair booth, Craft Fairs, Liz Abderholden

18 Items You Should Bring with You to a Craft Show

December 8, 2013 by CreativeIncome

From making and pricing your products to finding a unique way to display them, there’s a lot of work that goes into participating in a craft show. The tricky part isn’t necessarily setting everything up, it’s remembering to bring the everything you need. Do you have change for cash transactions? Do you have samples and […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Craft Fairs, Liz Abderholden, Tips

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

Etsy and Beyond: Online Sites to Sell Your Handmade Goods

December 3, 2013 by CreativeIncome

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 […]

Filed Under: Sales Tips Tagged With: growing your business, Liz Abderholden, sales, sales tips, Selling Online

10 Mistakes to Avoid At a Craft Fair

November 22, 2013 by CreativeIncome

There are a lot of mistakes a seller can make at a craft fair. Thanks to a few great articles that I found online, I’ve gathered a list of what can be considered the top ten no-no’s at any craft fair. Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, make sure you avoid these mistakes. 10 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: craft fair booth, Craft Fairs, Liz Abderholden, Tips

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: They’re Not Just for the Big Retailers

November 21, 2013 by CreativeIncome

Just because you’re a small business doesn’t mean you can’t participate in Black Friday or Cyber Monday. In fact, based on the statistics last year, you definitely should be participating. According to Shopify, “Black Friday online sales surpassed $1 billion dollars,” and Cyber Monday, “shattered previous online shopping records by a landslide with roughly $1.5 […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday sales, holidays, Liz Abderholden, sales

Help Wanted: 3 Ways to Get Help Without Breaking the Bank

November 20, 2013 by CreativeIncome

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 […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: growing your business, hiring, Liz Abderholden, time management, Tips

Cutting Out the Clutter: 5 Time-Saving Tips for Your Business

November 19, 2013 by CreativeIncome

If you are a one-person business, you know how precious your time can be. It can get overwhelming looking at the massive pile of work sitting in front you, knowing you’re the only one who’s going to get it done.  Stop all the anxiety that’s about to overtake you. Take a deep breath and check […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Liz Abderholden, Organizing, time management, Tips

On the Cusp of Battle: Holiday Season Tips

November 12, 2013 by CreativeIncome

It’s the beginning of November, which means in a few short weeks Christmas, Hanukah, and about a million other holidays will be here. The holiday season is hands down one the busiest times of the year, and if you are a small, one-person-operated creative business it’s even more stressful. To help you prepare for the […]

Filed Under: Sales Tips Tagged With: holidays, Liz Abderholden, sales, sales tips

Creating a Website

November 11, 2013 by CreativeIncome

As useful as the internet is, it can also be incredibly confusing, especially when it comes to creating websites. In the past, people needed to know HTML code to design a webpage, which if you’ve ever seen HTML code looks like gibberish. Thankfully, several companies have created user-friendly sites to help you create a website. […]

Filed Under: Getting Started Tagged With: blogging, business tools, getting started, How to Create a website, Liz Abderholden, website

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