William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog October 2004 Archive

Save Your Data!
Yep. My computer just crashed and I spent several hours setting everything up again... Here's a checklist of things to save BEFORE your hard drive bites the dust!

Sunday October 31, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

From The Forum: $9.98 or $10?
Catherine asks: "I know retail stores price items at $9.98 instead of $10. Is there a reason behind this? Do people buy more, thinking it's under $10 and a bargain? ... Read More

Sunday October 31, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

The Gallery Dilemma
Should you sell your fine crafts on the Internet, cutting out the galleries? Not sure? Read this article!

Sunday October 31, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Operating a Small Business
Advice and words of wisdom for making crafting your career!

Sunday October 24, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Selling online
njrebo asks: "Does anyone sell their items online, either at Ebay or craft malls? Do you have any luck? How would a person go about doing this? ... Read More

Sunday October 24, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

5 Ways To Save
To increase your profits, you need to save on the bottom line. Here are 5 ways you can save on those all too important craft supplies.

Sunday October 24, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Trade Show Tips for Crafters
Ready to start selling your products in the wholesale market? Here's some advice on getting started.

Sunday October 17, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Question for Promoters
adeptmagic says: "I am hoping some high-end promoters might read this... I am thinking of applying to some new shows in the next few weeks (we are moving, so next ... Read More

Sunday October 17, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Find Festivals and Events In Your Area
A great resource list from About.com Guide, Dianne Hadaway. It's geared towards finding events as visitors, but the information contained is very helpful to crafters too. Take a look!

Friday October 15, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

The "Hidden" Competition
Think that other vendor across the aisle is your only competitor at the craft show? Wrong!

Sunday October 10, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Credit Card Questions
TurquoiseToes says: "An addition of a new partner for this season and the unexpected but fortuitous expansion of our "line" dictates that we make the transition and perhaps make it ... Read More

Sunday October 10, 2004 | permalink | comments (1)

Craft Shows for Beginners
Ready to start selling your crafts for money? Here are some basic steps to help you get started.

Sunday October 10, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Accept Plastic
Are you ready to start accepting credit cards for your craft business? Here's how!

Sunday October 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting into a Craft Show
Sillysongs says: "I bought a canopy, took pictures and displayed my "stuff" and mailed it off to a craft show promoter. After 2 months, I hadn't heard anything and ... Read More

Sunday October 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Selling Crafts Online
What's it take to become successful when selling crafts on the Internet? Here's some advice.

Sunday October 3, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)