William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog April 2007 Archive

Crafting As A Career
What do you need to know to sell your crafts for a full-time income? Make sure your products are marketable by attending enough shows to know what sells and what ... Read More

Sunday April 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

First Show Jitters
What should you do for display and inventory when you will be attending your very first craft show? Make sure your display fits inside you allotted space and that you ... Read More

Sunday April 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Good Neighbor, Bad Neighbor
What makes a good neighborcraft shows? What makes a bad neighbor? We have certainly had our share of great neighbors at events throughout the years, but we have also had ... Read More

Sunday April 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

A Powerful Marketing Tool!
Whether you know it or not, you are probably already using this tool to sell your crafts. It is the story behind you and your craft. Answer these questions in ... Read More

Sunday April 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Should You Sell Your Crafts?
An often-asked question from many hobbyists is: Will people buy my crafts? There are lots of ways to find out if your crafts are marketable. One of the easiest ways ... Read More

Sunday April 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

PVC Backdrops?
What should you do for an attractive/functional display when you cannot use your canopy to hang materials? PVC is a favorite to use for many crafters. The dimensions of the ... Read More

Sunday April 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Art Or Craft?
To successfully market your handmade products at shows, you must first decide into which classification your product falls. Things that are unique and considered one-of-a-kind would likely fall into the ... Read More

Sunday April 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Which Credit Card Processor To Use
Please offer your feedback on accepting Credit cards to help answer this questions for newbies! Here's my input: Ahh, the age-old question of who to use to process credit cards... ... Read More

Sunday April 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Finding Inexpensive Craft Supplies
Craft supplies are the heart of any arts and crafts business. Without supplies and good suppliers, your business will be in jeopardy. Find the right supplies at the right price ... Read More

Sunday April 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Pricing Your Crafts
How much is too much to charge for your crafts? How much is too little? Believe it or not, most crafters charge way too little for their products. If you ... Read More

Sunday April 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Home Show Expenses
If you are putting your crafts for sale in a home show what should the percentage of your sales total? Well, a home show that someone else is sponsoring should ... Read More

Sunday April 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Tax Time!
If you have procrastinated, you may be facing or passing the deadline for taxes this year! Remember should you need more time, you can request an extension for filing your ... Read More

Sunday April 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Moving Online
Online marketing takes time, planning and answering certain questions for yourself. Are you seeking a new customer base or would you like to find a way to serve existing buyers? ... Read More

Sunday April 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Best Time Of Year For Shows
What is the best time of the year for shows? Well it all depends on your product line. If you are selling ornaments or gift items, you will fare better ... Read More

Sunday April 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Small Business Grandma's Way
Many people decide that this time of the year is great for starting a business. Well if you really want to be successful you should listen to some tips ... Read More

Sunday April 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)