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Are You Ready to Start a Craft Business? [Infographic]

March 31, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Have you considered selling your craft projects/artwork and turning it into your job? While it can be very rewarding to craft all day, there’s a lot more to it than that, and it is a lot of work! The folks at CreativeLive just released an infographic that helps crafters decide if they should really open that Etsy shop or try to sell their handmade wares. The prompts tell makers what really goes into crafting like it is a J-O-B.

They say: These days there is a lot of pressure to figure out how to monetize almost everything. Combine the popular advice that we should all be following our passions and doing what we love, and add in how easy it is to open a shop online these days and multiply that by the success stories that are all over social media, it is no wonder that many of us feel compelled to start a business that probably stems from a hobby.

Read more and find the full infographic here: Are You Ready to Start a Craft Business? [Infographic]

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On the Indie Crafts section of CraftGossip I like to support other indie artists by posting tips about running a handmade business, blogging and other helpful information. Once a week I try to feature handmade shops to showcase their work. I also like to share trendy, popular DIY's that I think are amazing and hope you do as well. If you are an Independent Artist or want to start a handmade business, this is the place to find resources. Or if you just love DIY's and everything crafty I hope you'll find some fun projects to make and be inspired by the artists I feature!

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