The Craft Business Handbook

Author: Alison McNicol
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908707017
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
Wish you could turn your talent for making lovely things into cash? Bored of the 9 to 5 and dreaming of starting your own crafty business, but not sure where to start? Then this is the book for you ! The Craft Business Handbook has ALL the information you need to get started making money from your crafts - NOW ! From setting up as a proper business, producing and pricing your goods for maximum sales and profit, to the various options for selling online, at craft fairs, trade shows and getting your products into retailers, right through to gaining magazine coverage, promoting your business online and managing your business as it grows, this is THE essential guide for any would-be crafty entrepreneur! Whether you're just considering getting started with a crafty business idea, or already selling your wares and looking for ways to grow your business ( think sales reps, fulfillment houses and more!), this handy book - written by craft business expert Alison McNicol - shares tons of insider tips, practical information, and shows how you too can achieve Craft Business success! PLUS - some of the most successful crafty business people around share their stories - how they started and grew their successful craft businesses - prepare to be inspired with in-depth interviews from some of your favorite crafty entrepreneurs around! About The Author Alison McNicol is a serial crafty entrepreneur who has launched several successful craft businesses, selling her products in stores worldwide. She is also the author of several successful craft and craft business books, and founder of The Craft Business Community.com, an online community that provides resources and networking opportunities for crafty entrepreneurs from all over the world. Alison is also author of Craft Business Heroes: How We Did It ( 30 Creative Entrepreneurs Share the Secrets of Their Success)- a companion book to the Craft Business Handbook, featuring 30 more interviews from leading craft entrrepreneurs - Amy Butler, Amy Karol, Sublime Stitching's Jenny Hart, Subversive Cross Stitch founder Julie Jackson and tons more !

How to Make Money Using Etsy

Author: Timothy Adam
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470944560
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
In a world where most products are manufactured by machines, Etsy offers an online platform for makers of handmade products and crafts to market and sell their goods to a vast network of buyers who demand unique, genuine products. To date, the site has attracted over 400,000 sellers who collectively have sold over 30 million items, generating more than $180.6 million in revenue. The only resource of its kind, How to Make Money Using Etsy--written by Tim Adam who has successfully been selling his products all over the world through his Etsy shop since 2007--guides readers step-by-step through the many stages of selling online. How-to topics include: Establish your Etsy shop Effectively photograph your products Post your products to optimize visibility and increase sales Brand your business Use social media like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook to connect with buyers and grow your business

Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry

Author: Viki Lareau
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620333546
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Straight from a jewelry-business mentor, this guide to entering the bauble business compiles expert knowledge and wide experiences for those looking to take their hobby to the next level. Aspiring businesspeople will gain the advantage of experience from the numerous case studies and engaging personal stories. Starting with the basics of assessing style, time commitment, and target market, the sections progress through business licenses and tax numbers, developing a cohesive presentation for a business, and the fine art of pricing for a profit. Helpful appendices on display suppliers, business and government agencies, and recommended reading complete the handbook, making it a valuable companion for entrepreneurs.

The Creative's Guide to Starting a Business

Author: Harriet Kelsall
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472141083
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
WINNER OF THE BEST START-UP INSPIRATION BOOK AWARD AT THE 2019 BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 'A book to devour from start to finish - easy to do as it is accessibly-written and oh so fascinating - and then to dip into later for reference.' - Joanna Reeves Do you have a passion for making beautiful objects? Are you wondering whether you can take the next step and turn your creativity into a career? This inspirational guide offers easy-to-follow advice from talented and creative industry experts. There are practical exercises that will help you sell your creations, choose the right time to start your business, and guide you through as you do so. With The Creative's Guide to Starting a Business, you will discover the best way to: Create pieces that sell Write a business plan Identify and reach customers Research the competition Price products and test the market Promote the business successfully Packed with interviews, encouraging real life stories, and tips from successful entrepreneurs who started with a passion and turned it into their own successful, creative business, this practical guide will take you through the very first steps of defining creative and financial success to ultimately establishing a rewarding start-up.

Making & Installing Handmade Tiles

Author: Angelica Pozo
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600594090
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Contains creative techniques for a number of ceramic tile projects with detailed information and instruction on basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles.

The Handmade Marketplace, 2nd Edition

Author: Kari Chapin
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612123368
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Make money doing what you love. Kari Chapin’s insightful and inspiring guide to turning your crafting skills into earned income has been completely revised and updated. The Handmade Marketplace is filled with proven techniques that can help you brand your business, establish a client base, sell your products, and effectively employ all aspects of social media. Learn how easy it is to enjoy a lucrative career while leading the creative life you’ve always craved.

Start a Cake Business from Home - How to Make Money from Your Handmade Celebration Cakes, Cupcakes, Cake Pops and More! UK Edition.

Author: Alison McNicol
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908707215
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
* NEW UPDATED 2013 Edition!* Wish you could turn your talent for cake baking and decorating into a profitable business? Then this is THE book for you ! Written exclusively for the UK market, this book covers every aspect of running a cake business from home - from setting yourself up as a proper business, the rules and regulations you'll need to follow to legally work from home, pricing your cakes for maximum profit, building a great website and online presence, right through to marketing yourself locally and online PLUS how to expand your business when the time comes..........this is THE essential business guide for any would-be cake business owner ! PLUS - Interviews with successful cake business owners - discover how they launched and grew their own successful cake businesses from home. Pick up lots of "tips of the trade" and prepare to be inspired !

Handmade Music Factory

Author: Mike Orr
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650681
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Hand-making musical instruments is part of a growing trend that even celebrities such as Jonny Depp and guitar legend Jack White are taking part in. It doesn't require a lot of money or an expertise in woodworking and electronics, all it takes is a little creativity. In Handmade Music Factory, handyman Mike Orr guides you through the construction of eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere - from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo, and a stand-up lap steel guitar made from a vintage ironing board. There are also directions for an amp that can be assembled using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. There's no shortage of inspiration to draw upon in creating an arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun!

Craft Show & Sell

Author: Torie Jayne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782210429
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Want to take crafting to a new, entrepreneurial dimension? Let 'Craft Show & Sell' be your guide. Through highly visual, step-by-step tutorials and inspiring profiles on some of the world's most successful crafters, this book delivers all the advice and vision that today's crafters need to take their brand or business forward into a new realm.

Get Crafty

Author: Jean Railla
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780767917209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Discusses the benefits of making things by hand and living creatively, providing instructions for making clothing, greeting cards, and cosmetics while offering suggestions on how to decorate a home and organize a craft circle.