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 ...
Craft Kits for Kids - Your Path to Profit
It's a rainy day and the kids are terrorizing the house, looking for something to do. Why not a craft? Parents are constantly on the lookout for ways to make sure their children are entertained, and a craft kit is just the way to do it. Finding a good and affordable craft kit is where you come in. More ...
A Craft Industry Analysis
The crafters and hobbyists contribution towards U.S. Craft and Hobby Industry industries is approximately $29 billion. Woodworking was the front runer coming in at $3.32 billion with 16.8 million individuals engaging in this activity. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Craft Shows that are Right for You!
To begin investigating which shows to apply to, you might start with what you know - those shows you've attended, ones that are within an hour or so of your home and ones other vendors have recommended. More ...
Choosing Arts and Crafts that are in Demand
Would you like to earn money with your arts and crafts? Do you wonder how to make your craft marketable? Here are five tips that will help you make an income with your own arts and crafts. More ...
Taking Credit Cards at Craft Shows
Crafters have reported in various surveys that have credit card capability has increased their sales by as much as 35 percent. Accepting credit card payments is almost a necessity today. 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 ...
Making money with craft show customer service!
Buyers often come to craft shows to see unusual objects and meet the artists, so give them what they came for. Explain briefly about your crafts and how you make them - if it's a unique process. Talk about a specific item they may be showing an interest in - strictly from an informational standpoint. More ...
Making a Living in Crafts
Artisans who want to turn their passion into profit need look no further: with a combination of inspiration and practical knowledge - plus hundreds of images - this comprehensive guide offers the most solid and current information on the crafting business. More ...
Tips for Selling Crafts
There are plenty of ways to turn your hobby into a profitable craft business. As you try different methods for selling crafts, you'll quickly discover what works best for you, your work preferences and your products. Here are a few tried and true methods and some things to consider about each method. 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 ...
