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 ...
How to Price Your Jewelry Designs
Pricing your jewelry designs can be tricky, especially if you design one of a kind pieces, but it is an essential step you must take to turn your hobby into a profitable business. Once you understand the costs of your business, and what you expect to profit from your work, creating a formula to price your designs is a simple process. 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 ...
How to Open a Shop on CafePress Step-by-Step
CafePress is an Internet business that provides you the opportunity to set up your own online storefront. You provide your own designs to put on the products that CafePress provides you. When they sell, you and CafePress both earn money. More ...
Craft Show Items - Patents and Trademarks
A patent differs from a copyright in that it affords you the exclusive right to make, use or sell your craft show item and excludes others from doing so without your permission, while a copyright prevents others only from copying your designs. More ...
Making Money Marketing Your Crafts
Your marketing materials are a valuable and necessary part of your craft business. They create a consistent and professional image that causes an initial as well as lasting impression of both you and your craft creation. If you've ever heard the term 'branding', you'll understand the need to create a look that is your business identity. 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 ...
Best Selling Etsy Items
The top selling shops on Etsy sell crafting supplies. Jewelry findings, textiles, paper products, patterns, tools and more. Another top selling item is bath products. Handcrafted soaps and lotions. More ...
Hiring for Your Craft Show Business
If you feel you need employees as your craft show business grows, you should consult an accountant or the Small Business Administration for all the regulations. These might involve registering with the Department of Labor, applying for Worker's Compensation insurance and securing an employee identification number. More ...
Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks for Selling at Craft Shows
If you've invented a unique product, you will more than likely want to protect it from others who can create knock-offs of your craft show gem at cheaper prices. Although it may be flattering to have created a craft item others want to duplicate, it can also be a nightmare to see your distinctive creation on the Home Shopping Network! 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 Sell Crafts on Ebay
Do you love doing crafts? Would you like to make some money? You really can make money selling your crafts on Ebay. Here are some exciting tips to help guide you on your journey to make extra cash for yourself. 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 ...
Are You Making Money At Craft Shows?
If you are involved in the crafts business, and are profitable, you are among the rare breed who have successfully combined art with business. If, however, you still have yet to show a profit (or enough profit) after a show, this article may get you going in the right direction. More ...
