Are you new to the world of professional crafting? Ready to start selling what you make to people for a full or part-time income? Here's the best advice I can give to someone who is just getting started: Grow your business slowly and do not borrow! Start out attending local shows and give your business time to grow! If you start out by borrowing thousands of dollars without learning the ropes, you will very likely be throwing money away for the first couple of years as you learn proper ways to market and produce your craft.