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 ...
Selling Crafts - Wholesale vs. Retail Sales
When you are selling crafts, you'll need to determine whether you plan on selling crafts primarily on a wholesale basis, or directly to retail customers. There are pros and cons inherent in each type of craft business, so it will be important to think through your options and decide which approach works best for you. More ...
Making Rubber Stamps With Liquid Polymer
If you are interested in making rubber stamps and have investigated other rubber stamp making methods you should seriously consider polymer stamp production as a serious option. 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 ...
Extra Profits at Your Craft Show Booth
The best way to extra profits at Your craft show booth is to have a few extras in that aren't full crafts. What do I mean by this? Well, below are a couple of ideas. 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 ...
Six Steps to Successful Fundraising With Craft Shows
Fundraising with craft shows is an excellent way to raise funds and raise awareness for your organization. Many crafters are trying to build a business by showing at craft shows. If you have a large enough organization to delegate out the different responsibilities, raising funds with craft shows can be a lot of fun. More ...
Production and Pricing of Craft Show Items
This is where you can really make or break your craft show career. Being able to produce quality crafts as efficiently and affordably as possible is the key to making a tidy profit from craft shows. More ...
Creative Cash - How to Profit From Your Special Artistry, Creativity, Hand Skills, and Related Know-How
Imagine making thousands of dollars a year from a hobby you love. Millions of people just like you are using their creative talents to make big money. With the help of the nation's top expert on this topic, Barbara Brabec, so can you! She gives you everything you need to know to launch a lucrative home-based business. More ...
Ten Ways to Advertise your Arts/Crafts Business
This artilce descripes ten ways to advertise your arts/crafts business, from creating your own website to placing a sign on your car, with the pros and cons of each method. More ...
Creating Charming Stuffed Animals from Socks
This book shows you how to make stuffed animals from socks, which might be a great craft item to sell on eBay or at craft fairs. More ...
Craft Show Tax Season
With a little creativity and stellar bookkeeping, you can make the job of figuring out taxes a whole lot easier. Here are a few tips to make the tax process easier, and a couple of ways you might consider to save some money in the end. More ...
Protecting Your Craft Shows Profit - Copyrighting Your Crafts
You can protect your crafts from copyright and trademark infringement. We'll discuss three things you should know about copyrighting and trademarking - and maybe even patenting your crafts. More ...
Mixing Crafts at a Craft Show
Here are four ways you can mix the crafts in your craft show booth and add a little variety to your business: 1. Open a seasonal booth ... More ...
