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How to price your items is a common source of confusion when handmade artists are starting to sell at craft shows. Not just business-wise (how much to charge to make a decent profit?) but also physically (what’s the best way to label my products?). Let’s look at the different aspects of pricing- from tagging to […]
Knowing how to price your product when you have a small, handmade business is one of the most difficult challenges a small business owner can face. When it comes to finding good product pricing advice, there seems to be tons of formulas and methods to choose from. Read on for three mistakes to avoid when […]
Properly tagging and pricing your merchandise at a craft show is more important than you think. If your items are not priced or if it’s hard to see the price of a specific item, then chances are, that item will not sell. You’re more likely not to find a buyer for that item because not […]
So, you’ve got your shop name. And, your banner is looking pretty good, if you say so yourself. Your first product is all finished and you’re ready to list it in your online shop. Titles, tags? Check. Check. Aw shucks! You still have to charge for this item! This, being the labor of love that, […]
If you hang around for very long with a group of creative business owners, the topic of pricing goods is bound to come up. That’s because it’s something that we all struggle with… often. There are several things to consider when deciding how to price a product. Here are the four factors I consider […]
With holiday shopping and holiday shipping quickly on their way you may be looking at your online shop with a critical eye, wondering how you can make the most of the holiday season. And if you aren’t yet then it’s time to get moving!
A great way to brand your handmade business and get it recognized is through signage at your next craft show. Signs don’t have to be fancy or cost a lot of money, and they are really effective if used correctly. Here are some tips to help personalize your display at a future show: Logo Banners […]
My last article concentrated on Pricing Your Products for Online Sales, but what if you rarely or never sell your products online – but rather at art or craft shows? One of the first things to consider is the types of shows you plan to do. Will you be selling your wares at juried fine […]
You’ve been making and selling doodads for a while now and you have your sell price all figured out. You know exactly what the supplies cost and you know how long it takes you to make one. You know all of the expenses to make doodads and people are buying them up at your price […]
One of the more difficult aspects of being a handmade artisan is knowing how much people are willing to pay for your handmade goods. One of the quickest ways to find out how much you can sell your items for is to do some market research and find out how much similar items are selling […]
