William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog December 2007 Archive

Post-Holiday Discounts
Now is a great time to hit the big chain stores for bargains on things that you can use as display materials or supplies. After the holidays, many of these ... Read More

Sunday December 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Customizing A Contract
There are tons of ready-made legal contracts for things like buying/selling a car, a boat, a motorcycle and other things to that nature. However, what do you do when you ... Read More

Sunday December 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Getting Started Selling Crafts
Thinking of starting an arts and crafts business for the New Year? If you do, here are a few things to keep in mind... First, make sure that you price ... Read More

Sunday December 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Calculating Prices
A good way to make sure your 2008 year is off to a productive start is to make sure you have your pricing in order. Too many crafters have worked ... Read More

Sunday December 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (6)

Booth Set Up
When you set up a booth at a show, you must not only decide what works best to allow your customers to see your products but also what keeps your ... Read More

Sunday December 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

101 Dumbest Moments in Business
A fun little list from CNN with their choices for the dumbest moments in business. Reminds me of stupid things I have done a shows though the years. Including, but not ... Read More

Sunday December 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Preventing Theft At Shows
The downfall to those busy, busy shows is that in those large crowds of people there are thieves who want to steal from hardworking crafters. Make sure you keep a close ... Read More

Sunday December 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Hiring A Rep
When you hire a sales representative to market your crafts, There are a few important things to watch for. Make sure you always have a written contract clearly stating what terms ... Read More

Sunday December 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Online Selling
If you are considering selling crafts through your own Website, accepting online transactions is a must! People expect to be able to order and pay while shopping online. Make sure ... Read More

Sunday December 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Finding Supplies
Finding quality supplies that are affordable is a problem most of us face when running our business. These days a tax ID doesn't help as much as shopping around. The discount ... Read More

Sunday December 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Accounting Software
What sort of accounting software works best for an arts and crafts business? We have used QuickBooks for years and the program is so robust that it should work fine for ... Read More

Sunday December 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Online Craft Malls
Are online craft malls profitable for anyone other than the person who runs the online mall? Very many crafters are finding that it is better to sell your crafts on your ... Read More

Sunday December 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Local Craft Shows
One of the least expensive ways to market your crafts is to stay close to home with several low-cost craft shows. While these type of events do not typically draw thousands ... Read More

Sunday December 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Terminal Time Constraints
When you accept credit cards at shows the time it takes to use a terminal can really slow down business. You might even lose sales if people have to wait in ... Read More

Sunday December 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (5)

Online Fundamentals
When you are considering staring an online entity for selling your crafts, there are a few things to consider. First, how much money do you have to invest in a site. ... Read More

Sunday December 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)