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Author : Donald A. Clark
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 1579906508
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)
Download or read book Making a Living in Crafts written by Donald A. Clark and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Margo Price
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500151928
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)
Download or read book How to Make a Living from Crafts written by Margo Price and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-09-25 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How to Make a Living from Crafts" provides a fundamental blueprint for anyone running, or thinking of running, their own craft business. It tackles the major dilemma faced by crafts people: how to convert infrequent craft sales into a regular income. By showing you how to create multiple income streams and pass on your skills and knowledge to others, the book explains how you really can turn your hobby into a paying job.In this book, Margo Price shares her tried-and-tested techniques, perfected from over ten-year's experience of running her own sewing business "Time4me Workshops". While sewing is used as the example, the practical ideas presented in this book make essential reading for anyone hoping to make a living from any type of craft.Find out how to turn your hobby into a businessConverting your hobby into a money-making operation isn't always a smooth transition. You will need to change your attitude, get serious and act professional. To make a living in a craft business you must adopt a business-like attitude, become more focused on money and profits, and take a objective look at what it is you produce, and why.Learn how to make crafts that will make you moneyIt's easy to get attached to your work and think everyone will have the same warm fuzzy feelings about your creations as you do. Think again. The biggest mistake is to make what you want rather than making what people want to buy. As with any new product or service, testing the market is key to your success.Discover how to make a fair profit for your creationsHow much should you charge? Most people can't tell you the cost, overhead, or the time put into a making a craft item. When pricing your crafts be sure you include your time and expenses and ask for a price that will make you a profit. This is crucial to your success.Learn how to advertise your craft and your businessWhile craft fairs are a good place to test and sell your wares, you must also have a presence on the internet. But, although it's tempting to think that once you are on the internet, people (and sales) will find you. They won't. You need to advertise yourself. There are numerous ways to do this and many are free.Find out whether you really need your own websiteHaving your own website can be expensive unless you (or a friend) have the skills and time to do it. There are ways to become part of an already established website, set-up your own online shop - and all for free. But don't think you won't have to promote it. Constant promotion, both online, using social media, and offline, is key.Discover how to get your own online shop - FOR FREETurning a seasonal craft business into a year-round stable income can be a difficult transition to make unless you get creative about how you are going to sell yourself and how you are going to get repeat business from your customers. A common mistake amongst crafters is failing to look after the needs of their existing customers.Learn how to create multiple income streamsDon't get locked into the thought that the only way you can make money in crafting is to sell the products you've made. Some of the most successful crafters also write, teach, sell their designs or publish their own books. Teaching is a great way to make money in the crafting field.Learn how to make teaching the bedrock of your businessIn addition to explaining the easiest way to run your craft business, this book explains the best way to organise and run your craft classes (or workshops), whether from your own home, the garden shed or some other local venue.Other books by this author include: "How to Sew with Confidence", "How to Get Started in Free-Machine Embroidery", "How to Dye Your Own Fabrics" and "How to Design & Make Fabulous Cushions".
Author : Stephanie Ennis
Publisher : Zen Mastery Srl
ISBN 13 : 9786069837542
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)
Download or read book Crafting written by Stephanie Ennis and published by Zen Mastery Srl. This book was released on 2021-02-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafting: The Ultimate Guide on How to Make a Living From Crafting, Learn Different Arts and Crafts That Can Help You Earn Cash Are you a crafty person? Are you into making different arts and crafts projects for fun? How about making some money out of all these arts and crafts projects? You might have noticed that craft shows are everywhere nowadays and if you are a serious crafter, you can take this as an opportunity to earn some serious money. Before turning your hobby into a money-making business, you need to make sure you arm yourself with all the essential information you need so that you have a perfect idea of what you're getting into before you start. This book will teach you everything you need to know when you want to make money from your arts and crafts projects. You will learn the do's and don't, and the ins and outs on how to do business using your hobby. You will discover the ways on how you can turn your crafting hobby into a business that can earn you good money. This book will discuss the following topics: Arts and Crafts Basics Main Types of Crafts Creating a Concept Supplies and Skills Marketing For an Arts and Crafts Business Arts and Crafts Fairs Successful Business Mindset If you've been crafting for years and have even sold some pieces here or there, it can be time to seriously consider making a full-fledged business out of it. It can be a sideline for you or a main source of income. The decision is up to you but the market is there and you have an opportunity to make some serious money from it. If you want to learn more about how you can earn money from your crafting business, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.
Author : Philip Kadubec
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1581158149
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)
Download or read book Crafts and Craft Shows written by Philip Kadubec and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craftspeople and hobbyists will welcome this new edition of a popular book. Comprehensive and indispensable, Crafts and Crafts Shows gives advice on everything needed to succeed in the craft-show marketplace. Easy-to-follow instructions make it a snap to select the best shows to attend, create an appealing booth, and offer good customer service. Each chapter in the top-selling guidebook has been completely updated to reflect recent changes in the craft world and the book includes new information on branding, creating products that can compete in today’s marketplace, selling on the Internet, and taking promotional photos, as well as creating new marketing strategies for pricing and moving merchandise.• Easy to read, full of practical wisdom and entertaining stories • Up-to-the-minute information on internet marketing and branding • Proven advice—14,000 copies of the first edition sold! Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Author : Mallory Whitfield
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781535086615
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)
Download or read book How to Make Money at Craft Shows written by Mallory Whitfield and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to sell your handmade crafts or artwork at local craft fairs, but have no idea where to start? Or maybe you've taken the first step and have tried selling your art at a craft show or two, but now you're looking for ideas on how to sell more, how to make your booth more appealing to customers and where to find more venues to sell your handmade goods? You've come to the right place! I've been selling my own handmade creations, as well as the work of other artists, at a variety of craft shows and other events since 2004. I've learned a lot of lessons the hard way, and now I'm sharing them here with you so that you can learn from my experiences! In this book, I'll cover the basics of getting started selling at craft fairs, as well as how to design a great looking booth, how to give outstanding customer service & sell more and even how to find and create additional events at which to sell your handmade work. WHAT IT INCLUDES: - how to define your target market - where to find good shows - how much should I spend on a booth fee at a show? - how to make your booth look great - promoting your show & getting your customers there - my craft show tips & tricks - dealing with crazy weather & unexpected events - theft prevention - craft show supply checklist - how to give great customer service - how to use craft shows to create after-the-show sales - alternative venues to sell your work, beyond traditional craft shows - how to create your own events to sell at - tracking your inventory - how to create a personal & business spending plan - big hunkin' list of craft show resources WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: This book will be most useful for someone new to selling at craft shows. I do cover more advanced topics as well though, including how to define your target market, visual merchandising, inventory tracking, and creating a business spending plan. The book includes worksheets along the way to help you. The information in this book is based on my experiences, selling in the United States, mostly in Louisiana. However, most of the information contained here is useful to anyone around the world who is interested in setting up a booth at craft shows, festivals or conventions. WHY I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: I did my first craft show in 2004. It was the Alternative Media Expo, put on by Antigravity Magazine here in New Orleans. I sold a few things, and learned a LOT of things. And I haven't looked back! I've done all sorts of events since then. I have sold regularly at the Frenchmen Art Market, and have done festivals around the New Orleans area including Bayou Boogaloo, Gretna Heritage Festival, Freret Market, New Orleans Earth Day Festival, and many, many more. As one of the founding members of the New Orleans Craft Mafia, I've even organized a variety of events, both with the group and on my own. As a group, we've created a monthly art market and the annual Last Stop Shop holiday market. On my own, I've also hosted home shopping parties, trunk shows and pop-up shops. In 2007, as one of the winners of Etsy's Upcycling contest, I even traveled cross-country to San Francisco to participate in Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire!
Author : Timothy Adam
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118033841
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)
Download or read book How to Make Money Using Etsy written by Timothy Adam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Author : Kelly Biscopink
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144024006X
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)
Download or read book 2015 Crafter's Market written by Kelly Biscopink and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your crafting into a career! 2015 Crafter's Market is the perfect start to your crafting career. Thousands of artists and writers have relied on us to develop their careers and navigate the changing landscape of their fields using our sister publications, Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market and Writer's Market. For the first time, that same resource is available for crafters! The 2015 Crafter's Market introduces a whole world of possibilities for marketing your craft! Expand your business with these resources: • Complete, up-to-date information for more than 1,000 craft market resources, including craft shows, magazines, book publishers, online marketplaces and more! • Markets for a variety of crafts, including quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, papercrafting and jewelry making. • Articles on the basics of freelancing--from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work. • Informative articles on social media marketing, wholesale and consignment sales and pricing your crafts. • Inspiring and informative interviews with successful craft professionals such as Tula Pink and Margot Potter.
Author : James Dillehay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780971068476
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)
Download or read book How to Price Crafts and Things You Make to Sell written by James Dillehay and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-22 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to price crafts and things you make to sell with this easy-to-follow manual. Discover formulas and strategies to make your craft prices more profitable, when selling retail or wholesale, online or to stores and at craft shows. If you have been considering starting a home business with things to make to sell or you are already selling crafts but losing money, you need “How to Price Crafts.” What's in it for YOU? Formulas and examples of pricing crafts when selling retail or wholesale, online or off Stand out from the crowd with 10 competitive ways to price crafts Get 15 strategies for how to price crafts higher by increasing perceived value Learn how to price crafts that are one-of-a-kind items Guarantee that your craft prices are really earning you a profit Find examples of how to keep records so you can quickly learn how to price crafts as you make them Boost your cash flow income so you will never run out of money to run your craft business Get 12 sources for buying craft supplies at the lowest possible costs Increase output of things to make to sell with a more efficient workspace Save money at tax time with more than 40 overlooked tax deductions from your craft business And much more about how to price crafts that you probably never imagined would help your craft business’ bottom line
Author : Mary J. Hubert
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781492891079
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Smart & Easy Guide to Crafts That Sell written by Mary J. Hubert and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People tell you that you must do what you love and love what you do. People always say that if you do this, work becomes fun. For most people who find themselves employed, they are doing what they need to do in order to survive. They cultivate crafts that sell and hobbies that make money in their spare time to give themselves an outlet for the creative energy that their day job does not give them home business opportunity to express. Then again, there are some people who have taken their crafts that sell and hobbies that make money one step, or maybe a few more small steps further and they are actually earning income from their crafts and hobbies. Crafters often make money from their home business and crafting hobbies. You could be one of those home business crafters. In order to build a successful crafts home business out of a hobby, there must be an investment of your time, your undivided attention and your creative juices. This book will assist you by giving you pointers on how to make your crafts that sell and hobbies that make money an income-generating home business machine that may, with perseverance and luck, become a huge crafts business venture. You need originality and focus. You can always find a best-selling item, copy it, sell it and make some money from it as a home business startup. You can always do that - countless others do that everyday. But then, if you stick to that plan of action for your crafts that sell and hobbies that make money, you will not be setting a market trend, you will be tripping over yourself trying to follow trends that other home businesses set for you. If this is what you want, then by all means, do it. But if you have bigger brighter dreams of finding crafts that sell and hobbies that make money and something that people will take notice, find interesting enough to purchase and be happy to use, then you are not simply looking for a source of income, you are looking for a source of entrepreneurial satisfaction and home business fulfillment. This is the motivation that will take your sideline crafts home business into a mainstream crafts that sell and hobbies that make money. This kind of motivation will keep you on your tippy toes and working long after all others in your league have thrown in the towel. The goal then is not only to make money from a hobby but to find fulfillment and satisfaction in turning a hobby into an income-generating crafts business concern. In finding crafts that sell and hobbies that make money, you contribute not only to your own personal wealth you also contribute to your family income and even support your country's drive toward economic recovery. If you succeed in making your hobby a crafts business, you will provide employment for others. If your entrepreneurial drive for crafts that sell and hobbies that make money is particularly infectious, you can inspire others to also become entrepreneurs and empower them to find their own source of income from crafts that sell and hobbies that make money. Let's say that you have decided to make your hobby a profitable crafts business from your own home. What should you do first? How can you go about it? This book is dedicated to helping you realize this dream. It will teach you basic market research, home business product development and marketing techniques that you can apply to turn your crafts that sell and hobbies that make money into a veritable source of income and entrepreneurial satisfaction.
Author : Leta W. Clark
Publisher : William Morrow
ISBN 13 : 9780688052256
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)
Download or read book How to Make Money with Your Crafts written by Leta W. Clark and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1973 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
