If you have an Etsy shop or another type of creative business, do you also have a blog? Or have you thought about starting one? Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs shares 5 reasons why creative business owners should blog.
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DIY Price Tags for Indie Crafters
One great way to improve your craft fair presentation is to make your own price tags! Brittany from Pop Shop America rounded up a lovely collection of price tags that you can DIY.
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How to Sell at the Craft Fair of Your Dreams
Here is a great post by Brittany, Founder of Pop Shop America, on getting into the Craft Fair “of your dreams”! You know, that mega craft fair, where your handmade indie business could do SO well? Yes!
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How to Find Craft Shows in Your Area
If you sell your handmade products at craft shows, one important part of your job/indie business is finding new craft shows and fair to set up at! The folks over at CreativeLive wrote up a great article about just that!… Read More ...
How to Juggle a 9-to-5 While Starting Your Craft Business
Hey indie business owners and etsy shop owners! If you have been struggling with starting a crafting business on the side, while still working that 9-to-5 job, Here is a really good read by Elise McDowell on her blog House … Read More ...
How to Get More Followers: An Infographic for Creative Pros
As an indie business owner I’ve got accounts on multiple social medias to help promote my etsy shop/blog. It can be tricky trying to get followers to see your work. The folks over at CreativeLive turned some awesome insights from … Read More ...
A HUGE List of Free Resources to Help Run Your Indie Business
Hey Indie Craft Business Owners! I know running your own business can be super tough, which is why I wanted to share this great post by Holly Reisem Hanna with you guys! Holly put together a post with a list … Read More ...
5 Reasons to Add Teaching to Your Creative Business
I know we are all creative here, and that a lot of us even sell our handmade products on Etsy shops., craft fairs, etc. But, have you ever thought of expanding your little indie craft business by teaching others?
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Set Up Your Craft Show Booth Quickly
Participating in craft shows can be a great way to get your handmade products out into the world and connect with potential customers. However, setting up your booth for a craft show can be a daunting task, especially if you … Read More ...
Craft Business Tip- How to plan your year ahead
For my fellow Indie Business owners, crafters and bloggers- Here are some fantastic tips for staying organised and making a plan for your business from the Mollie Makes blog.
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The Best Places to Buy Supplies for Your Handmade Products
Where do you purchase supplies for your handmade projects and products? Do you have a favorite local store or is it mostly online? Rebecca George from the Creative Income blog is sharing her top places to buy crafting supplies online.… Read More ...
STITCH ROCK 2016 vendor submissions are NOW OPEN!
For anyone in South Florida, or those willing to travel, The Stitch Rock Indie Craft Fair and Bazaar is now accepting applications for their 10th Anniversary show in October!
2016 Booths range in price between $70-$160 and there are a … Read More ...
Craft Show Success Tips from Crafty Chica
It’s Summer craft show season! There are some really great craft show tips over on the CreativeLive blog right now. They asked Kathy Murillo, the Crafty Chica, who has been working the craft show circuit for years what some of … Read More ...
6 Resources You Need NOW to Make Your Business and Blog ROCK!
Do you have a blog for your business? Or is your business your blog? If so, You may want to take a minute to read this super helpful post by Jennifer at Rainmaker Media Works. Jennifer is sharing some of … Read More ...
A Crafter’s Guide to Handing Out Business Cards
If you own a business or sell your handmade products then one thing you definitely needs are some business cards. Trust me. There’s nothing worse then not having it when someone asks if you can make them something.
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