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How I Used Facebook Groups to Successfully Promote a Guest Post

July 10, 2020 by Carolyn Wainscott

Hello Fellow Crafters, Carolyn Wainscott here of Carolyn’s Canvas to share  USING SOCIAL MEDIA  to promote my endeavors. You can use the same criteria for your interests whether it be your blog or your handmade creations.   I would love to give you a magic formula for “going viral” but a small percentage hit that list […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: promotional, Tips

The Top 3 Tips for Running a Booth

April 12, 2016 by CreativeIncome

The Top 3 Tips for Running a Booth

We all know how crazy busy craft fairs can be. One minute you’ve got your booth all laid out perfectly and you’re waiting for customers to come by, and the next you’re trying to help five customers at once and answer a dozen different questions about your products. It can be very stressful! That’s why […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: branding, building your brand, craft fair booth, Craft Fairs, Networking, promotional

8 Real Craft Fair Booth Ideas You Can Borrow

December 1, 2014 by CreativeIncome

To me, inspiration is everywhere. I look for ideas in everything I see and every place I go. But, I can’t be everywhere at once. There is an abundance of information and things to learn and I simply don’t have the time or energy to spend hours searching for a new idea. That’s why hashtags […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: building your brand, craft fair booth, Craft Fairs, marketing, Nicola Trumbull, planning, promotional

The Art of Self Promotion

June 17, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Promoting yourself can be kind of tricky. Especially if you grew up in a family that taught you that you shouldn’t brag about yourself. But promoting yourself or your creative business isn’t the same as bragging. It is simply marketing. And all businesses market themselves in one way or another don’t they? But how do […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: Business Advice, Craft Fairs, Guest Post, promotional, Vicki O'Dell

Make an Impression: Why You Need Promotional Items At Trade Shows

February 19, 2014 by CreativeIncome

Trade shows are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other business owners as well as company representatives and influencers in your industry. This is the time to meet new people, connect and make plans for the future. Who knows – you could find a new opportunity that you never dreamed possible while on the floor […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: business cards, business tools, Networking, promotional, trade shows

5 Tips for Using Pinterest To Promote Your Craft Business

July 11, 2013 by Maggie

You’ve probably heard of Pinterest by now, if not been actively collecting items to your own pin boards, but did you realize that for bloggers and online sellers Pinterest is a very valuable tool. As many bloggers and websites have seen, Pinterest is a huge source of traffic back to your site if used correctly. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: marketing, Pinterest, promotional, sales tips, Social Media

Press Release Basics

June 24, 2013 by Maggie

Do you want to get more publicity for your business? Press Releases can help! Press Releases can help you get featured in your local paper, as well as in the national news! And don’t forget “modern” media – they can also help you connect with bloggers and podcasters. You can write a Press Release to […]

Filed Under: Public Relations Tagged With: marketing, promotional

Build Buzz With Blogs

June 20, 2013 by Maggie

Blogs are a great way for you to build some buzz around your business, introduce your business to new people, and they can be an excellent sales tool! Here are some ways that you can work with blogs: Your Blog – First of all, you should have your own blog. It’s a great way to […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, Creative Income Contributors, giveaways, marketing, promotional, writing

Tips for Reversing a Slump in Your Creative Business

May 8, 2013 by Maggie

In some businesses slumps are expected. Take a landscaping business for example. Landscapers expect a slump in work during the winter months so they plan ahead and also offer snow removal to keep their business viable during the winter months. Sometimes a slump occurs without a warning or a reason. One thing creative business owners […]

Filed Under: Sales Tips Tagged With: increasing traffic, marketing, motivation, planning, promotional, publicity

The Fine Art of Shameless Self Promotion Giveaway!

March 28, 2013 by Maggie

UPDATED: Thank you to everyone who entered this giveaway! We have finally selected the winner and want to congratulate Laura who told us her marketing advice in the comments below. She said “never doubt my abilities or my instincts.” and we think that’s great advice! Congratulations Laura and thank you everyone once again!   Are […]

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: branding, marketing, PR, promotional

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