Updated Articles and Resources
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Easy DIY Instructions to Make a Charm Bracelet
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Follow my instructions to make a knotted sterling silver Figaro chain charm bracelet. No soldering skills required. Use split rings and split ring pliers to attach the charms and chain to the clasp. -
Contact Your Arts / Crafts Business Guide
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Monday, April 27, 2009
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Have a question not answered elsewhere or want to submit an idea, article, question, or profile. Contact your Arts /Crafts Business guide for a personal response. -
How to Do a Trademark Search on TESS
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Friday, May 18, 2012
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Trademarking protects your arts and crafts business name, logo or slogan. Your first trademarking step is to make sure it is available. This article walks you through my TESS search. -
Reader Stories: Find the Supplies You Need for Your Arts or Crafts Projects
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sometimes I sketch out a great new addition to my arts and crafts product line only to find the raw materials to make it are difficult to find. Then I'll go to a seminar or trade show, connect with... -
Finding Arts and Crafts Vendors - Great Resources for Craft Supplies
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sometimes I sketch out a great new addition to my arts and crafts product line only to find the raw materials to make it are difficult to find. Then I'll go to a seminar or trade show, connect with... -
Reader Submissions: Spring Arts and Crafts Shows - Calls for Entry
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Keep current with call for entries and all the details on how to enter various crafts shows for Spring (March, April and May). Craft show organizers are welcome to list their shows here too! -
Spring Arts and Crafts Shows - March, April, May
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Keep current with call for entries and all the details on how to enter various crafts shows for Spring (March, April and May). Craft show organizers are welcome to list their shows here too! -
Vintage Closeout Bead, Craft and Jewelry Part Supplies - Share Your Story: Find the Supplies You Need for Your Arts or Crafts Projects
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Craft Show at St. Raymonds Parish Hall Springfield,VA - Submit an Entry: Spring Arts and Crafts Shows - Calls for Entry
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Native American Jewelry - Submit an Entry: Your Favorite Arts and Crafts Products
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Five Basic Rules for Managing a Business
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
I have five basic rules for managing my business. I've found that if you follow these five basic rules, the other aspects of running my business fall inline. -
Holiday Arts and Crafts - Selling Crafts for the Holidays
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
If you want to participate in holiday-oriented arts and crafts, you're reaching the break-even point to get moving on your designs. While there are many arts and crafts shows during the 4th quarter... -
Using Arts and Crafts Accounting Software - Entering Accounting Transactions
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thinking about using a computerized system to organize your arts and crafts business income and expense? It's important to lay a good foundation with your chart of accounts, following through by ke... -
Classifying Arts and Crafts Expenses
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Sunday, May 09, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
If you operate your arts and crafts business to make a profit there are several different types of expenses you can use as a write-off. The three major categories are cost of goods sold, sales and... -
Holding a Craft Show - Selecting Cooperative Craft Show Exhibitors
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Saturday, May 01, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Holding your own cooperative craft show can be rewarding both creatively and monetarily. One of your first steps is to find artists and crafts in diverse fields. Additionally, artist or crafter rel... -
Selling on Consignment - Marketing Arts and Crafts by Consigning
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Selling arts and crafts on consignment means you supply a shop, the consignee, with goods that their customers can buy. In return you receive a percentage of the retail cost when your arts or craft... -
Using Celebrity Images on Your Ecommerce Web Site
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
If you have a fashion craft arts and crafts business, I find it makes a huge positive impact on sales to show celebrities wearing the same sort of item you're selling. However, what about using cel... -
Arts and Crafts Business Policy Page - Ecommerce Policies
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
If you sell your arts and crafts online, having a good policy page increases sales, enhances customer satifaction and saves you time by reducing unnecessary customer emails. Here's a list of issues... -
Business Plan Company Information - Choosing a Business Address
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
List the contact information for your business here: name, address, and phone and fax number, how long you have been in business, hours of operation — you get the idea. Remember, the business... -
Business Plan Products Offered - Writing a Business Plan
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Preparing a business plan is very important even if you don't plan on getting outside financing for your arts and crafts business. Writing one makes you focus yourself and alerts you to any potenti... -
Converting Arts/Crafts Value Into Dollars and Cents
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Are you pricing your arts and crafts at or below market to attract customers? To a certain extent, your arts and crafts buyers will find a way to afford to buy what they want. Learn about value and... -
Basics of Soldering - Jewelry Making Using Soldering
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
One method of jewelry making uses a hot torch to join pieces of metal using solder. Soldering is one of the most basic techniques in jewelry making, but also one of the hardest to master. Learn abo... -
Issuu and Microsoft Photosynth - Free Arts and Crafts Website Services
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Issuu and Photosynth are among those on Time.com’s 50 best websites. Arts and crafts business owners with websites might find both of value. Issuu's Smart Look feature is an excellent way to ... -
Paper Mache - A Type of Paper Crafts
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Paper mache is one example of paper crafts. Dating back to AD 200, this type of craft is inexpensive and easy to learn. Plus, it can be incorporated into other arts and crafts designs to add surfac... -
Getting Practical Craft Experience - Learning About Craft Businesses
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Saturday, September 05, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
If you've ever thought about starting and running your own successful craft business it's a good idea to get good practical experience working for another established craft business first. Don't ha... -
Milan Jewelry Design - Online Jewelry Business Tips
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Saturday, August 08, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Read Milan Jewelry Design owner, Lena Gott's, advice on how to meeting customer deadlines, self-promotion and handling criticism. Each of these topics affects the non-creative side of running your... -
1040-ES - Sole Proprietors Make Estimated Tax Deposits Using Form 1040-ES
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Monday, June 15, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Every attempt should be made to send in Form 1040 tax returns with a balance due of less than $1,000. To achieve this goal, the sole proprietor uses IRS Form 1040-ES to make tax deposits throughout... -
Plan of Operations - The Plan of Operations is Another Element of a Business Plan
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Sunday, June 07, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The plan of operations section of the business plan is your A to Z on the running of your business. Break all operating procedures down into daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Then they are ordered ... -
Google Profiles - Increase Website Traffic Using Your Google Profile
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Sunday, June 07, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Learn how to take control of your Google search results by setting up a profile to drive traffic to your arts/crafts business. It’s easy and free. -
Limited Liability Company - The LLC is Another Type of Business Entity
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Limited Liability Companies are a fairly new type of business entity. Well, new when you consider that corporations and partnerships have been in existence for centuries and even the S-Corp, a run... -
Cost of Goods Sold - How Artists Figure Cost of Goods Sold
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Figuring cost of goods sold is the first step in setting a price for your arts or crafts. This article walks you through the typical cost of goods sold expenses an artist may have. -
Opening a Ruby Lane Shop
Created:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Updated:
Saturday, May 12, 2012
One online alternative for arts and crafts businesses is to open a Ruby Lane shop. Monthly fees are not exorbitant. Ruby Lane’s standards for quality of workmanship are very high.