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Every new business comes with learning curves and a craft business is no exception. Sometimes it can all seem to be just too much to take in when you are starting out. When you feel overwhelmed, slow down. Break down your immediate goal into the simplest action steps and schedule those actions and then just do [...] The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for a new “Art Works” logo – details are at www.arts.gov/artworksdesign. Proposed logo designs must relate to the NEA in such a way that the proposed logo could stand alone or complement the NEA’s current logo. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. EST [...] Women have heard it 100 times by now: they still earn, save and retire with less money than their dear male counterparts. Here’s the thing — no one is going to fix financial inequity for women. Not the White House, not Nancy Pelosi, not even Oprah or Suze Orman. Women have to recognize their own [...] Do you use postal mail to send promotional material to your customers? The way to increase the number of opens is: replace that single first class postage stamp with six or more ‘less denomination’ stamps. The more individual stamps you include the better. Recipients will get curious and want to open your letter. Share and Enjoy:
The Institute For Arts Entrepreneurship CHICAGO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ — A Chicago-based program, set to launch in September 2010, is designed to eliminate the long-held “starving artist” stereotype and, instead, will teach artists how to become successful entrepreneurs. The Institute for Arts Entrepreneurship(TM) is a two-year program with a curriculum that combines experiential learning, mentorship and [...]
EarthGift.com Check out www.earthgift.com it is open for business! These soaps are yummy and make absolutely fantastic gifts. This is the best handmade soap in North America – bar none. And Asaera is offering a 5% discount, just use the discount code “craftmarketer” (without the quotes) when you checkout. Share and Enjoy: Here is an idea for an overlooked market. Many families hire babysitters on a regular basis. One of the most common questions Sittercity.com gets from parents this time of year is what they should give to their babysitter or nanny this holiday season. For the answer, Sittercity went straight to the source, asking their sitters [...] I was teaching a crafts marketing workshop and I started by asking everyone present to say their name, their craft and what they want to get out of the class. Many of the participants were already selling crafts but reported that sales weren’t as good as they wanted. It’s probably safe to say that almost all of us [...]
Handmade Nation DVD If you did not catch the movie / documentary called Handmade Nation, it’s coming to DVD. The film documents the new wave of art, craft and design that is capturing the attention of the nation. It is the feature film debut of director, author, artist & curator Faythe Levine. Levine traveled to [...] If you are using the web a lot, it makes sense to have a fast, stylish way to provide customers and contacts with your contact information. Here are two free services that do that: Card.ly is lets you publish your own social media business cards. It’s super easy to input your business information and your social [...] Almost all arts and crafts business owners agree that having the ability to accept credit cards means more sales and often, larger dollar sales. I remember when I first got my merchant account through my local bank, my craft show revenue went up 30% to 50% after I let customers know I If [...] Ahh, if only there was a single easy answer to which handmade crafts sell best. We would all be rich. But, the truth is popularity of crafts can be seasonal, geographic and/or demographic to name a few variables. For instance, handmade outdoor furniture will be more popular in spring and summer months. Sales of handmade gifts [...] The aim of this article is to equip the reader with practical advice on how to resolve the most common causes of errors in their computers. Each step can usually be implemented in 15 minutes or less. Most Common Computer Errors – Computers have brought dramatic changes in our day to day lives, yet like any machine, they need [...] Are you ready to form your very own company? Did you analyze the different company structures and chosen the corporate structure? Here, are a couple of tips on form corporation in the smartest way feasible. The first action you will need to take is to think of as well as file an original name for the [...] Modern culture’s gift-giving often comes at the expense of our environment (during the month of December, it’s been estimated that households generate and extra 1 million tons of garbage per week). The holidays are the perfect opportunity to make a significant, long-lasting difference for the environment – by giving gifts that actually help people consume [...] You have made your original crafts for years and suddenly you find someone is ripping off your designs and suing you for infringement. Sound unlikely? It happens and something like this is happening now to John Unger who makes ‘artisanal firebowls.’ According John Unger’s website, his original work was copied by another who is now [...] Having already started using social media, including Twitter and regular Blog / RSS distribution, VVAmore has been featured on the influential HandbagDesigner101.com website (recent featured designer) and now actively contributes to the popular Café Handmade networking website. “The internet has been a fantastic tool for VV Amore so far. We do not have our own physical [...] Do you use videos to sell your crafts? YouTube and other sites provide easy uploading, but it is much easier for you to upload a single video to multiple video-sharing sites through the free service at TubeMogul.com. Share and Enjoy: I found this post on Arts and Craft Show Extravaganza today that contains some really good information on how to make your business card most effective. You can see the post at Shasta’s blog also contains information on why attending craft shows isn’t just about selling arts and crafts, booth etiquette, things to take to art and [...] I came across a great tool for helping you promote your blog at Blog Flux. They offer a variety of services including a blog directory, help with pinging, comments and more. Share and Enjoy: Awhile back I put up a video on how to buy wholesale craft supplies. Someone just left a comment about a source for cheap supplies called Factory Direct Craft. Has anyone had experience with this company and would care to comment? Or any other craft suppliers? Please comment below. Share and Enjoy: There are plenty of ways to promote your crafts online. I’ll be publishing some of the hottest sites in an upcoming newsletter. I will also be announcing a new site that you should know about where you can post your own promotional message and link directly to your online store. The site has some advantages [...] From the newest Etsy newsletter on selling tips, here are a few places to submit your handmade crafts for getting some online publicity: Whipup Craftzine home and garden blog Time Out New York (if you live in New York City) Share and Enjoy: If your crafts fit in the home decor market, you may want to check out this upcoming show in Baltimore MD. It’s called The Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show and is scheduled in Baltimore on May 2 and 3. Craft artists and furniture makers will showcase their work, so if your handmades belong in [...] I got an email the other day from a long-time eBay seller who makes her crafts using material from a major brand name company. Apparently, the company is forcing her to discontinue making her crafts with their stuff. eBay almost always sides with the big companies when there is a copyright infringement issue. Unfortunately, many crafters [...] |
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