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This revised and expanded edition of the definitive crafter's business book covers everything from product development to social media marketing.
Crafters looking to turn their hobby into a profession can rely on the tried and true advice in Craft, Inc. An author, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary creative, Meg Mateo Ilasco offers guidance on everything from developing products and sourcing materials to writing a business plan and paying...
Crafters looking to turn their hobby into a profession can rely on the tried and true advice in Craft, Inc. An author, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary creative, Meg Mateo Ilasco offers guidance on everything from developing products and sourcing materials to writing a business plan and paying...
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Behind every business is a passionate person with a big idea. Anyone can turn their interest into a product or service with a good work ethic and some guidance! Ambitious readers will gravitate to this awesome guide to business building. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs give young entrepreneurs the basic skills that go into any successful business. Incredible ideas and tips are springboards for readers creativity. They ll create...
3) Grow your handmade business: how to envision, develop, and sustain a successful creative business
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A guide for the creative hobbyist who wants to take the next step and quit his or her day job to make a living from a creative passion. Suitable as a coaching handbook, it shows how to develop a business plan that will work and be sustainable.
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Make money doing what you love. Kari Chapin's insightful and inspiring guide to turning your crafting skills into earned income has been completely revised and updated. The Handmade Marketplace is filled with proven techniques that can help you brand your business, establish a client base, sell your products, and effectively employ all aspects of social media. Learn how easy it is to enjoy a lucrative career while leading the creative life you've...
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Love knitting but not so hot on accounting? A whiz on a sewing machine but no good with a spreadsheet? Then this book is for you! Craft is now a viable career choice. Shoppers are choosing handmade gifts rather than buying impersonal high street products — and new craft businesses are springing up all the time. Whether you are an amateur knitter thinking about selling your work at a local market or an established company looking to drive more traffic...
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A guide to starting and sustaining creativity-based businesses-from culinary, to crafting, to film, to fashion, and beyond.
Many "creative types" don't think they're cut out for business-but Doug Richard, founder of School for Creative Startups, believes entrepreneurs are made, not born. In this user-friendly, guide he shows how artists, chefs, designers, musicians, and others can turn their hobbies and passions into sustainable lifestyle businesses.
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Updated for Current Tax Laws and Forms Are you an Etsy shop owner, product seller, or owner of a handmade business? When you began creating your handmade products, you may not have considered the tax rules associated with product selling. Now it's tax time, and you have no idea what to do! Enter the Etsy Seller's Simple Guide to Taxes. Don't let tax concerns take away from the fun of making and crafting. With this easy-to-read guide, you can quickly...
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CRAFT YOUR OWN SUCCESS. Whether you're a master crafter, a carpenter, a jewelry designer, or have become passionate about making the best home décor in town, now is the time to go from hobby to full-time business owner. And with million shoppers ready to discover your unique offerings it only makes sense to join the largest, most successful online community of creative entrepreneurs on Etsy®. Our experts have teamed up with successful shop owners...
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Flea Markets are, considered one of the most democratic institutions around. A man wants to sell something, he pays a small fee for a space in an outdoor parking lot or a farmer's field, brings his own table, puts out his wares and he's in business... this is frontier capitalism.
This guide is for all collectors and dealers who want to gain access to the universe of antiques and collectibles sold at flea markets, antique malls, or on the Internet....
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment...
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"With over 400,000 sellers on Etsy, how can you make YOUR shop stand out and increase your sales? This is a key question for many crafters and artists who are selling online these days. Now here are all the answers and much more from author and Etsy seller Derrick Sutton. Based on his self-published guide, and drawn from his practical experience, you will learn how to boost your Etsy sales, attract more customers, and expand your online presence....
16) Raising Chickens for Beginners: Guide to Rising Chickens for Eggs, Breed Selection, Health Care and
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Raising Chicken: The Proven Step-by-Step Method (that Anyone Can Follow) Discover the Sure-fire Formula for Raising Chicken the Way you Always Wanted!
Never worry about what to do about raising chicken again with these tips. If you are interested in learning how to do it the right way, then get the new book by Aaron Peterson, “Raising Chicken for Beginners”. This book is different from other resources because it offers real, straightforward,...
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The creator of Gingercake Patterns shows you how to share your passion for sewing with the world by starting a successful home business.
Maybe you started sewing just for fun. But now you’ve developed the skills and vision to turn your creative outlet into something more. Making the leap from hobbyist to professional can be intimidating—but Virginia Lindsay is here to help you get off the sidelines...
Maybe you started sewing just for fun. But now you’ve developed the skills and vision to turn your creative outlet into something more. Making the leap from hobbyist to professional can be intimidating—but Virginia Lindsay is here to help you get off the sidelines...
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This book may be your best companion on this exciting journey or starting a soap making business. Since you are now ready to turn your hobby into a profitable business, you will need some guidance, and this book can be that guidance. This book is all about focusing on the most important things you should know before you start your own business. I want you to explore your abilities and improve your skills before you dive into your own business venture.
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"A highly focused guide to using social media and blogging to measurably impact on the sales and brand awareness of your handmade products to actively grow a craft business. Social media and craft marketing expert Hilary Pullen will help you develop a 360 degree strategy for online networking, outlining the resources and time you need to commit. She will take you through how to identify who you want to connect with, where you will connect with them...
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A successful jewelry designer offers a practical guide to starting your business, selling your creations, and building your brand.
To develop a successful jewelry line, designers have to be more than just creative artists, they have to understand the ins and outs of running a crafts business. Emilie Shapiro's detailed guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people will buy, including:
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