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The Fine Art of Shameless Self Promotion Giveaway!

March 28, 2013 by Maggie 105 Comments

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

Does Your Creative Business Have a Voice?

March 25, 2013 by Maggie Leave a Comment

This is something I have been thinking about quite a bit lately as I re-structure and re-organize my own business. Whether you realize it or not your business has a voice. In your email, printed material, customer interactions and blog or website your voice comes across to your customers and readers. Think about it. What […]

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Creative Income Contributors, PR

Being Wrong in Business

January 10, 2013 by Maggie 4 Comments

Accepting Mistakes in Business

Very few people like being wrong.  It’s our nature to want to be right, sometimes even in the face of overwhelming evidence that we are, indeed, wrong. How many times have you seen someone continue to defend a position simply out of pure stubbornness?  (I know I’m guilty of it.) Being wrong isn’t easy. In […]

Filed Under: General Advice Tagged With: PR

Be a Part of Your Trade

March 27, 2012 by CreativeIncome 3 Comments

The Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) is a trade only organization that has several categories of members including retailer, manufacturer, sales rep, distributor, Publisher, Designer, Teacher, Professional Crafter, and Media. Trade organizations are important because of the networking and exchange of professional/business information. If you are serious about working in the craft industry you should […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: Getting Published, marketing, PR, sales, Social Media

10 Tips to Rock It At Your Next Craft Show

March 16, 2012 by CreativeIncome 7 Comments

Starting out a crafting business can be scary. Most of us start online through an Etsy shop (or something similar). A great way to gain exposure for your company is to showcase at local craft shows and fairs. It’s an opportunity to network and give customers a chance to see, smell touch your products. As […]

Filed Under: Craft Fairs Tagged With: advertising, marketing, PR

Cashing In On Your Creativity: Turning a Hobby into Income

March 10, 2012 by CreativeIncome 5 Comments

In today’s economy every little bit helps and selling your crafts might be a way for you to earn some extra income from your creative passion. The first step is deciding just how much time you have available to craft and create an inventory to sell, then you’ll need to take a few steps into […]

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Craft Fairs, marketing, PR, sales

Developing Good Sales Skills

March 9, 2012 by CreativeIncome Leave a Comment

Developing good sales skills is key to having a successful business. Whether you’re selling online, have a brick-and-mortar store, or sell at shows, your interaction with your customers can make or break your business. Attitude is everything especially in sales. Next time you are out running errands and visiting retail shops, take note of what […]

Filed Under: Sales Tips Tagged With: customer service, marketing, Networking, PR, sales, shipping

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