Ten Things You Should Know Before Starting a Craft Business
It is important that you don't go into the craft business for the wrong reasons. If you are hoping to make a quick buck, then you've chosen the wrong industry! Crafters do this because it is their passion, not because they expect to make a lot of money from selling their products. More ...
Soap Making Guide - Make Beautiful, Professional Soap
If you want to make homemade soap just like a professional soapmaker, then you need a great guide to show you step by step in the easiest way possible. While making homemade soap is quite simple, you need to know about a few things before you are ready to start creating beautiful soaps. More ...
Paying Taxes on Craft Show Sales
At the end of the year, tally up all of the revenue you made and then subtract all of the expenses - this should give you a fairly accurate amount as a netincome from your craft show business. This is the amount that you'll pay tax on. 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 ...
Top Crafts People Pay Money For!
What crafter wouldn't like to know the 'secret' to finding the crafts that sell? Especially the ones that sell most often, and for the highest dollar. It is a common question, and one that certainly cannot be answered easily. 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 ...
Selling Your Crafts Over the Competition
If you are planning to head to several craft shows to sell your items, there is a good chance that somewhere along the line you are going to run into someone who sells a similar craft to yours. More ...
How to Create Your Own Unique Painted Wine Glasses
Here is a simple, easy to follow guide onto how to create your own unique painted wine glasses. The first step you need to take to get your project going is to locate all the things you will need. 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 ...
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 ...
Creative Ways to Sell Your Arts and Crafts
If you're the creative type, you may want to try making extra cash in the art and crafts field. This hobby can quickly turn into a very profitable business. With today's technology, you're able to reach a wider audience to sell your arts and crafts. More ...
Where Craft Show Profits are Lost
While it is an enjoyably endeavor, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when you market and sell your crafts in order to increase your profits while you do it. Craft show profits are left on the table in these three areas: More ...
How to Have a Profitable Craft Show Booth
In the hustle and bustle of getting ready for a craft show, invariably the one area that usually sees the least amount of effort is the craft show booth. Have you given much thought to how you are going to arrange your crafts and design the booth so that it is appealing. More ...
Where to Sell Your Arts and Crafts Online
Selling your homemade arts and crafts online can be a way to make extra money. Here's a list of sites where you can sell your arts and crafts online. More ...
