Five Hobbies You Can Turn Into Craft Show Profits
Some of us don't realize the value of the hobbies we are creating. People flock to craft shows from all over just to see and purchase many of the 'hobbies' that we have. What a great thing to be paid for what you love to do! More ...
Turn Your Crafting Hobby Into an Etsy Business
Using Etsy selling platform, you can create your own online shop and sell your crafts to people all over the world. Learn the basics of creating your own shop, making it into a business, and making it grow. More ...
Four Things You DIDN'T Know About Making Money at Craft Shows
Here are 4 things you didn't know about making money at craft shows: 1. Double, triple or more your cost - That's right! One of the biggest problems with crafters is that they sell their crafts short. More ...
Be Choosy About Your Craft Shows
You just spent $200 to secure a booth, so you need to make several sales in order to make it worth your while. After you have been to a few craft shows, you'll probably be able to figure out which one are worth it, and which aren't. More ...
How to Cut Down Your Competition When Selling Your Crafts
As a crafter and a small businessperson, you can do your own craft marketing or pay someone to do it for you. It?s a balancing act. If you do it yourself, you must go to shows or run your own store or website. The more time you spend doing that the less time you can spend crafting. More ...
How to Make Money Using Etsy
Etsy offers an online platform for makers of handmade products and crafts to market and sell their goods to a vast network of buyers who demand unique, genuine products. To date, the site has attracted over 400,000 sellers who collectively have sold over 30 million items, generating more than $180.6 million in revenue. More ...
Owning Your Own Craft Business - Is it Really Possible?
Creating and selling handmade items can be an excellent way to start your business. You can sell the unique items you make on the Internet, on eBay, on Craigslist, in a local craft store, at a craft fair or to your friends. More ...
Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business
In this book professional crafter Meg Mateo Ilasco offers a step-by-step guide to everything from developing products and naming the company to writing a business plan, applying for licenses, and paying taxes. More ...
Utilize a Craft and Antique Mall to Start your Business
A good place to start a craft business is by becoming a dealer at a craft and antique store. These are similar to craft shows except they are open seven days a week, all year around. A large selection of crafts are displayed under one roof from several dealers. More ...
Craft Shows - Finding One Near You
I have compiled a list of places where you can find a craft show near you. This information is only as accurate as the last updates made to the websites I have listed, so it is always a good idea to make a phone call or two to see if the shows in your area are still up and running. More ...
Making a Profit Selling Your Ceramic Crafts
Creating and selling handmade ceramic articles have become a very profitable business venture in recent times. This is mainly due to the demands of the consumers who mostly seek after handmade and unique items to adorn their homes and work places. More ...
Your Crafts Business - A Legal Guide
U.S. craftwork is $13 billion industry and crafts artisans now average $76,000 in annual sales. As the crafts business has increased, so have the legal and business problems. Fortunately, you now have a guide to help wind your way through the maze of legal and business rules. More ...
Craft Show Booth Pizzazz - How You Can Do It!
But, some craft buyers the key to the sale might lie in the 'extras' that you have in your booth. Following are four things you can do in your booth to add a little touch of perceived value to your crafts, and attract a little bit of attention to your booth in the process. More ...
How to Make Glycerin Soap
Most commercial soaps contain dyes, artificial fragrances, preservatives, and other chemicals, including pesticides. These chemicals can cause inflammation of the skin that produces redness, rashes scaling, itching, and tiny fluid-filled blisters. That's why many people want to control the ingredients in their soap by making their own organic glycerin soap. More ...
