Shirley | October 9, 2007
I had another Craft Fair on Saturday. It was very quiet and most of the crafters didn’t sell very much at all.
I managed to sell a couple of Neck Wraps and a scarf, but I also got orders for 2 Jackets, a cardigan and a jumper all in large sizes.
I’m not sure if this is [...]
Shirley | October 9, 2007
By Sharon Conley
Here you are at another craft fair, watching people walk by, sometimes several times, sometimes more. Occasionally, someone stops at your booth to look. Most of the people who stop pause only a few moments and continue their journey. Sometimes, someone picks something up, looks at it, and sets it down again. Every [...]
Shirley | September 14, 2007
By Diane Palmer
If you are creative, and your house is filling up with all those precious creations!.. Then why not take it to the next level?
You are obviously passionate and serious about your craft, as you do this for a hobby or stress relief from the daily grind! This also means that you create quality [...]
Shirley | August 20, 2007
By Kristie Leong
Are you a frustrated jewelry designer looking for new markets to sell your jewelry? Finding the right market for your jewelry designs can be frustrating process for some designers. Jewelry marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just a question of adding a unique twist to your current jewelry designs to give [...]
Shirley | July 7, 2007
By Eileen Bergen
From the feedback I have been getting in the time since I started this website, I’ve learned that many visitors are working long and hard at their crafts, but are still having a hard time realizing home business success.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers. There is just too much going on [...]
Shirley | June 26, 2007
By Eileen Bergen
As a crafter and a small businessperson, you can do your own craft marketing or pay someone to do it for you. It’s a balancing act. If you do it yourself, you must go to shows or run your own store or website. The more time you spend doing that the less time [...]
Shirley | June 24, 2007
By Eileen Bergen
You say you love to make beaded jewelry? Why not? Jewelry making is an ideal home business. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to make your pieces, your raw material costs are not unreasonable and markups are high.
But you already have umpteen necklaces and a gazillion earrings made up. You schlep them [...]
