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Top 5 Books for Beginners

From William T Lasley,
Your Guide to Arts / Crafts Business.
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Starting and running a craft business involves more than setting up at a craft show. To succeed you need knowledge about business fundamentals, a plan, and advice from others. Below you will find my favorite books for starting an arts and crafts business.

1) Crafting for Dollars

This book is packed full of valuable advice that I wish I had when starting our business. Hobbyists thinking of starting a craft business, beginners who are still learning the ropes and seasoned professionals will all find great advice in this book!

2) Creative Cash

A "how-to" book for learning to make money from your creative skills. This book includes information on production, legal/financial details, selling at shows and fairs, home sales/shows, mall selling, wholesaling, writing/publishing and even a section on crafters using computer technology.
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3) Make it Profitable!

This should be required reading for anyone who is making the decision to sell crafts for a living. From business management to supplies and shipping, this one has it all!
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4) How to Start Making Money With Your Crafts

This books helps people like me who like to define as many aspects to a project before beginning. Once you make the choice to start your own arts and crafts business, get a copy of this book. You'll be glad you did.
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5) How To Start A Home-Based Craft Business

Solid advice on starting and running a craft business can be found here. Contains easy-to-use checklists to help you outline your plans. Also includes detailed information from using the Internet to finding craft supplies.
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