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 ...
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 ...
Craft Show Merchant Accounts
There is a much easier way to set up a merchant account in today's technological world. It's easy, it's inexpensive, and there are a number of providers out there willing to tailor a package that works with your business. 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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
How to Start a Crafts Business
Your friends and family have probably received your crafted products as gifts or they've seen your talents and have said 'You could sell this stuff!' As you already know, it isn't easy. But you've just taken the first and most important step
- you asked for help. More ...
Finding Ideas For Crafts to Make and Sell
There are several ways to learn how people sell crafts, like going to craft shows and scanning the listings at Etsy. But those markets don't tell you what crafts sell. There are other places where crafts sell that you can research and learn what the best selling crafts are and how much people are willing to pay for them. More ...
Sell Your Crafts - List of Online Selling Venues
There are so many places online to sell your crafts. The problem is you either don't know what they are, who they are, or more importantly where they are. I've compiled a list of just a handful. I hope these help you on your journey to being a successful crafter AND seller. 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 ...
Starting a Craft Business From Home
Craft has always been something you were good at and had enjoyed. People always loved them and wanted them for their own, you gave them as gifts and maybe you even sold some. And now you have finally made the decision to start that dream business. 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 ...
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 ...
