William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog January 2004 Archive

Newbie Artist Tax Help
"ANNINMA1" asks: "Cost of Goods Sold: I know that this figure is derived from taking Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory. However, Which purchases do I include in ... Read More

Monday January 26, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Question About Web Sites
"Momtotashie" asks: "I am trying to find a place to create a website for my crafts. Can someone please offer some suggestions? I custom sew children’s clothing. I should say ... Read More

Monday January 26, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

To Wall or not to Wall?
"Lizlougee" posts: "I have done 3 shows so far since I started to sell my crafts. I have noticed that not having a wall behind me or around my booth ... Read More

Monday January 26, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Buying Wholesale and Selling
From the forum: "I was wondering if anybody could help me figure something out. I want to buy a product from a wholesale company and sell it .I'm not sure ... Read More

Monday January 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Two People at Same Display?
"ECWASHERE7" asks: "A friend of mine and I are interested in displaying our work at art shows together. Is this allowed, or do we have to pay for separate ... Read More

Monday January 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Exclusive
"CRTOWN1" says: "I've been selling my products wholesale to a store and that store wants me to be exclusive in that town and the two towns bordering it. I'm ... Read More

Monday January 19, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Re-starting a Craft Business
"MOMMADCRAFTE" asks: "I had a craft business in my home two years ago but did not do well so I "discontinued" the business. I believe the reason I did ... Read More

Monday January 12, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Wholesaling to Retail Stores
"RWON2" posts: "I'm hoping to get my products into retail stores that might be interested in selling my handcrafted jewelry, and I've spoken to someone who says she might be ... Read More

Monday January 12, 2004 | permalink | comments (2)

Processing Credit Cards
"WOODLANDWOND" says: "I plan on selling high end items that I assume customers will want to pay for by credit card. What is the best way to do this? ... Read More

Monday January 12, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Slow Time for Craft Shows
NYTENN asks: "Now that the holidays are behind us and the craft show circuit has dwindled to virtually non-existence status, where do all of you creative types go to continue ... Read More

Monday January 5, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Customers' Permission
YARNOWL wants to know: "Do you ask customers' permission to post their comments/testimonials on your web site, or once they send you a letter it becomes your "intellectual property"? What ... Read More

Monday January 5, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Flameproofing for Trade Show
PINKFLAMING5 says: "Anyone out there ever had to flameproof the entire booth & contents for a trade show? I can pay the local affiliate AT LEAST (their words) ... Read More

Monday January 5, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)