Capturing the Craft Show Market
Finding the right product to sell at a craft show is extremely important in finding success on the craft show circuit. Market research is going to help you find a craft show product that you can produce at a low enough cost to net a profit - and one that you will enjoy making. 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 ...
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 ...
How to Get Your Handmade Business Started on Etsy
Selling handcrafted goods on Etsy could turn into a side business or even a full-time living. But before you can worry about long-term business planning, you have to get your Etsy shop started. More ...
Making Natural Liquid Soaps
Using simple, pure ingredients, such as cocoa butter, lanolin, and jojoba, you can create liquid soaps that are better for your skin, better for the environment. Because of skin problems, many people are seeking more natural products. This is a great product for a home business. 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 ...
Spice Up Your Craft Show Booth
You need to use your imagination, and you also need to use a little bit of creativity and marketing savvy in order to get those valued customers to open up their wallets and purses in your craft show booth. Here are four ideas for displaying crafts in order to attract more sales. 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 ...
Advanced Selling Tips for Crafters
I?ve learned that many people are working long and hard at their crafts, but are still having a hard time realizing home business success. Let?s break the problems down into two parts and then try to apply basic business solutions to each part. More ...
Craft Show Items Priced to Sell
Pricing your craft show items correctly, and so that you make a decent profit is paramount if you are going to be successful in this industry. So how do you make the most money from your craft show items, and still have them fly off the shelves because they are a great price. More ...
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 ...
Best Money Making Business Ideas for Women Who Craft
If you're someone who is good at any type of craft from knitting to woodworking or from card making to jewelry making then, let's take a look at a few of the best money-making business ideas that can help you to earn from your craft. More ...
Your Crafts Business - A Legal Guide
U.S. craftwork is $13 billion industry and crafts artisans now average $76,000 in annual sales. As the crafts business has increased, so have the legal and business problems. Fortunately, you now have a guide to help wind your way through the maze of legal and business rules. 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 ...
