How to Sell Crafts Online? Stay in Touch!
It's much easier to sell your crafts to someone who has bought from you before, than it is to find a new customer. If you've got your customer's email address you can offer them similar craft items to those they've already purchased. You can keep them up to date with new craft products or services that you are offering. More ...
Using Artistic Flair For Your Craft Show Crafts
A large market exists for the artist with the right flair and the eye for what appeals to today's craft show goer. Here are a few ideas to help you succeed selling your masterpieces at craft shows. 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 ...
How to Publish Your Knitting Patterns
If you design knitting patterns or teach knitting techniques and would like to publish your work, read on to discover the different ways you can publish, the advantages and disadvantages of each option, and essential advice about copyrights and how to use them. More ...
Arts and Crafts Business Plan
The process of writing a plan is a journey that will allow you to focus and elaborate on each element resulting in a clearer business path. There is no specific right or wrong way to write a business plan but the seven key elements mentioned here will be suitable for nearly any arts and crafts business. More ...
Making money away from Craft Shows!
Between craft shows shows, you may decide to pursue other paths to selling your products. Some of these are: the Internet (your own Web site or eBay), retail (your own store, space in a gallery or retail store), wholesale (trade shows, distributors or sales reps), trade or consumer magazine ads (extremely costly), mail order, catalogs, TV shopping networks and home shows. 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 ...
Build a Home Based Business Selling Crafts Online
Selling crafts online is a great way to make money. With enough time and effort, you could even turn your crafting hobby into a home based business that supports you and your family. Although you'll have a lot to learn about selling products online, getting started is both quick and easy. More ...
Thinking of Starting an Arts and Crafts Business?
It seems to me that now may be the best time to start planning and developing your own Arts and Crafts Business. A lot of people are searching for ways to supplement their income. Selling your own handmade products may be a great way of earning an income and working for yourself. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
