Craft Business Questions

Advice on How to Make Your Craft Business Prosper

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Here you will find a sampling of the letters I have received about craft business issues and the answers I have given.

In the answers, you will find a wealth of new ideas, tips, methods and advice. I try to give the latest advice, be it on craft related issues or business ones.

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On this page, you will find your questions and answers on craft business related issues. Here are my answers relating to crafts and crafting.

I given each letter a title and put it into a broad category so you can figure out what its about. Click on any one of them to be taken directly to the letter.

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Are Free Websites Worth It?
I do not believe so. I think the little extra time, cost and effort will pay for itself over the long run.

Bar Codes & Sku's
How to get them if your craft business needs them.

Barbara Brabec
How to get in touch with the famous author of craft business books.

How to Gain the Confidence to Sell Your Crafts
How to handle rejection and lost sales.

Copyright Infringement
How to fight back.

Craft Business Answers
How to create multiple streams of income to make your craft business profitable.

Craft Business Startups
Selling your crafts.

Craft Marketing Ideas
Tips on how to get started marketing crafts.

Database Software for Your Craft Business
Which software to use for your craft business database.

Do I Need a Website?
Should a crafter market her crafts on a co-op website?

Expanding Your Craft Business
Ideas for expanding your craft business overseas.

Flea Markets Are for the Birds
Sometimes flea markets are not the best place to market quality craftwork.

Finding a Distributor for Your Product
Ideas on how to locate a distributor for a craft related product.

Financing A Craft Business
Ways to get your craft business off to a good start.

From Fun to Profit
Moving from hobby to craft business.

Greeting Card Supplies
Finding affordable supplies for a greeting card business.

Getting Started on a Shoestring
Some ways to start a craft business without laying out a lot of money.

Homecoming Mums Business
Starting a homecoming mums business.

How Can I Sell My Duvet Covers & How Can I Learn More About Sewing
Ideas to stand out in online auctions and sources of online sewing lessons.

Ideas for Selling Crafts Internationally
Some thoughts on how to sell crafts internationally.

Jewelry Display Cases
Information on where to find jewelry display cases and racks.

Looking for Gift Boxes
Some sources to consider if you need boxes for your craft.

More Ways to Minimize Your Costs
More ideas on keeping your craft supply costs down.

Popular Crafts
Guesses about the most popular crafts.

Craft Pricing Problems
Some more ideas on setting the right price for your craft.

Craft Show Pricing
Pricing considerations for crafters.

Product Liability and Crafts
Product Liability laws will likely apply to crafts you make and sell.

Promoting Your Craft
Attracting buyers to your craft.

How Do I Publish My Craft Ideas
Ways to get your craft ideas published.

Publishing Craft Ideas
Ways to find a legitimate literary agent and avoid pitfalls.

Getting Started Publishing Craft Ideas
Some ways to get your craft ideas published.

Publishing Your Card Designs
How to get your artwork published on Snapfish.

Craft Selling Advice for Beginners
Tips for a new craft business person to consider before starting to sell her product.

Selling Craft Patterns
How to start craft publishing.

Selling Homecoming Mums
Starting a homecoming mum business in Alabama.

Selling Crafts Made of Recycled Products
Finding a market for your creations.

Selling Scrapbooks
Is selling scrapbooks a viable craft business?

Special Events Craft Business
Ideas on how to start a different type of craft business.

Starting a Craft Business
Tips to a crafter blessed with a unique product and little competition.

Starting a New Craft Business
Breaking into the marketplace.

Starting a Work at Home Jewelry Business
What does it take to get a jewelry business started?

How to Start Selling for Profit
Ideas for getting your craft business off the ground.

Taxing Questions
About local taxes and licensing fees. How to buy wholesale.

More Taxing Matters
More about local and federal tax issues.

Toy Squeakers
Where to find squeakers in quantity.

Condo Association Website
How to build a condo association website.

Wholesale Catalogs
What you need to get wholesale catalogs from the vendors.

Wholesale Paper Suppliers
Online suppliers of fine papers.

Wholesale Resources for Crafters
Places to find low cost materials and supplies for your craft business.

Looking for Wholesale Craft Resources
Resources to help a small craft businesswoman minimize her costs by buying wholesale.

Wholesale Yarn
Some sources of inexpensive yarn.

Another Wholesale Question
Another wholesale resource for crafters involved in home decor.

Wholesale Supplies for Crafters
Using a subscription website to sell wholesale to crafters.

Work at Home
About work at home scams and some legitimate ventures to consider.

Work at Home Craft Business Tips
Some tips to a new Mom who wants to start a work at home craft business.

Work at Home Jewelry Business
What you need to get a jewelry business started.