10 places to find local craft shows and markets to apply for and what to do to ensure you're applying to the right events & actually making money at them.
This a list of 57 ideas to start a popular craft business. There are many several choices of popular crafts that sell very well. If you are looking for inspiring ideas to start an art and craft business of your own, then read on.
In most cases, you should be making your customers’ lives easier. But in one aspect, you should be making it more difficult. To explain, I’m going to tell a story about a septic tank and an outhouse. Not very glamorous, I know. But it’s a true story that taught me an important sales...
Craft show mistakes not only harm your sales that day, they can also harm your brand and get in the way of future sales. Be sure to avoid these big mistakes
These easy Crafts to Make and Sell are the perfect for making extra money in 2021! Perfect for beginners and crafting experts alike!
Running a home based craft business can be a great way to earn money doing what you love. Here are some things to consider when starting a craft business from home
Want to make extra money selling crafts? Check out these 80 unique DIY craft ideas to make and sell to find easy and popular things you can make from home!
Craft Fairs are challenging. Customer relations, product display, and more must be done. Here are 7 tips to help you avoid common selling mistakes at shows.
I am the classic over thinker/ over researcher. I google, pinterest, facebook, encyclopedia pretty much everything before I dive on in. So when I decided that I wanted to do a craft fair I read about every article out there and felt like I was pretty prepared. There was a lot of great and invaluable...
If you're selling handmade online and getting lots of traffic but not many sales, check to make sure it's not making these three common mistakes.
If you've wondered why people say "I love your work" but never buy, this article uncovers the answers and solutions to help you sell more handmade products.
A list of do's and don'ts for naming your craft business.
Sell crafts from home and turn your hobby into a money-making opportunity!
One of my most popular articles details the types of products that sell best at craft shows; you can read that here: What Sells Best at a Craft Show? This article explores the other side: Types of products that don’t tend to sell well, or that can actually harm the sales of best-selling products. I’ve created...
So many services and options are available if you make the decision to sell your crafts online. So much so that it can get confusing knowing where and how
Starting a craft business can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. But with the right tools and strategies, you can turn your passion for crafting into a profitab…
This craft pricing formula shows you how to find the selling price for your handmade products. Plus, download the free pricing calculator to help you calculate wholesale and retail prices for your crafts.
Your first craft show can be nerve racking and easily be a flop if you're not prepared. Here are lessons I wish I knew when I was a beginner vendor.
How-to and step-by-step articles to help you start earning more money from your handmade business through online sales and craft shows.
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Looking to sell some of your things? Here are great tips for how to sell your unwanted items on Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook and more.
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Following a basic formula that uses the same markup no matter what you sell can easily overprice your work. Here's the right way to price handmade products.
Do you have a craft hobby or business? Just because you sell crafts doesn't automatically mean your hobby has become a business. Knowing the distinction will help you make smarter decisions.
Your complete guide to making money at craft fairs. If you've ever wondered why your booth isn't busier, you'll discover all the answers here.
A list of 30 things to do when your craft business is slow. Perfect for Silhouette, Cricut, Glowforge, and Juliet crafters.
Awesome Etsy sales can turn your hobby into a business in weeks! Growing your shop isn’t rocket science, but in our busy daily routines there are key actions that might easily get missed. Many sellers don’t even plan to make a living from their Etsy shop when they start out. These Etsy tips will help… [read more]
Most crafters jump right into selling their crafts without looking into the legal steps they must take. These are the top 3 big ones most crafters skip.
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Discover how to price crafts for profit. Learn how to thoroughly assess your costs, consider how the competition's prices impact your business, discover how to raise the perceived value and decreasing costs to increase profits.
Tips on how to sell your crafts for spending money!
Following a basic formula that uses the same markup no matter what you sell can easily overprice your work. Here's the right way to price handmade products.
This is a guide on how to sell something on eBay. This guide shows you how I got my first sale and how I shipped my item.
Some craft business owners have seen a significant drop in sales because of 2020’s pandemic. Others have seen only a slight decrease, while some have seen an increase. If your business’s revenue has dropped and you’re looking for new ways for it to make money, consider the following 10 ideas: This post may...
You're listing your handmade products online, sharing on social media and setting up at craft shows but they aren't selling. Here's why.
Too many small handmade businesses close up shop each year. These are 5 reasons it's so common and ways you can be sure your business doesn't fail.
For anyone who's ever questioned if they have what it takes to build a successful business because they're shy, quiet, or intorverted. You absolutely can...
A craft show vendor asked this question as we were rushing by and it got us to stop & purchase a product we weren't shopping for. Find out what she asked...
For anyone who's ever questioned if they have what it takes to build a successful business because they're shy, quiet, or intorverted. You absolutely can...
Create a craft business plan that's actually useful for creative entrepreneurs. Strategic planning that will help you be ready for opportunities, use your time wisely, and achieve your goals.
Most crafters jump right into selling their crafts without looking into the legal steps they must take. These are the top 3 big ones most crafters skip.
Craft Pricing Calculator Looking for a pricing calculator to help you figure out what to charge for your work? One of the hardest things to determine when making the leap into selling items is how much to charge for your products. Pricing can feel complicated and confusing. Almost like a random shot in the dark…
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People don't talk about or buy average products. You need to create an amazing product that becomes best selling at a craft show or online. Here's how...
Marketing handmade or Etsy products: What to do when you’ve tried everything but have no sales to show for it? I've got 3 actionable tips for you!
In only two months, I made $1,800 selling old stuff--thanks to Facebook marketplace. If you are looking for the best tips to sell on Facebook marketplace the right way, you found it. In the last few years, Facebook marketplace has been quickly surpassing Craiglist as an online marketplace. If you haven't used it yet, it's
