Teaching an artsy class is a rewarding and fun way to make more money and meet new people. I’ve been leading craft workshops for several years now and it has been amazing! The attendees are so creative and really enjoy doing something they might not usually get the chance to explore. It has allowed me […]
Should You Sell Your Handmade Products on Consignment?
Consignment involves placing items for sale with the agreement to get paid only when the products are bought by customers. Personally, I love selling my jewelry on a consignment basis. It’s allowed me to have my work in many stores, it’s a great boost to my profits, and the store owners I work with are […]
How to Narrow Down What You Want to Sell Online
Creative people are often good at making a variety of handmade goods. This is totally fine if you’re doing it as a hobby! But once you make the leap towards running a handmade business you should it narrow down a bit. This doesn’t mean you can’t still make other kinds of projects for fun- just […]
Becoming a Great Amazon Affiliate
Becoming an Amazon affiliate is a great way to earn a few extra dollars. If you’re acrafter and post tutorials or projects on your blog then you’re already half way there. All you need is to list the products you used in your project with links to Amazon.com and start earning money! Now the only […]
Five Things You Should Never Do When Selling at a Craft Show
There are lots of resources for advice about doing craft shows. I’ve written many blog posts about what to bring, how to entice shoppers, and the best ideas for displays. But there are a few things sellers might do that can put off shoppers and buyers- all of which are easy to fix or prevent! […]
Should You Sell Your Handmade Products on Consignment?
Consignment involves placing items for sale with the agreement to get paid only when the products are bought by customers. Personally, I love selling my jewelry on a consignment basis. It’s allowed me to have my work in many stores, it’s a great boost to my profits, and the store owners I work with are […]
How to Narrow Down What You Want to Sell Online
Creative people are often good at making a variety of handmade goods. This is totally fine if you’re doing it as a hobby! But once you make the leap towards running a handmade business you should it narrow down a bit. This doesn’t mean you can’t still make other kinds of projects for fun- just […]
Maximizing Profits at Craft Shows (Part 2): Displays that Increase Sales
The next part of this series is focused on creating displays that attracts shoppers- and hopefully turns them into buyers. The more appealing, professional, and organized your booth, the better. You can encourage buyers to purchase your products with the following suggestions: Do a Practice Setup It’s a good idea to do a trial run […]
Offering Coupons and Discounts in Your Etsy Shop
A great way to promote your Etsy shop and draw in customers is to offer coupons. These codes can be created directly on the website and shared with existing and potential shoppers. There are many ways to use this marketing tool, from posting on social media to using the automatic thanks message feature. Let’s examine […]
How to Organize a Trunk Show for Your Handmade Goods
Trunk shows are a fantastic way to reach new customers and increase sales while strengthening your business relationship with stores. They entail selling your handmade items for the day (or a few days) and interacting with shoppers directly. Sometimes they are held at venues like hotels or salons, but generally this kind of event takes […]
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