When Should You Start Listing Holiday and Seasonal Items? We’re always either finishing up one holiday season or getting ready for the next. What do you do with your out of season designs and when should you start marketing them again? Here are some strategies depending on where you sell your handmade items. Selling on ...…
Does it Really Matter What a Buyer Does With Your Items? For some sellers, a sale is a sale, and they are all good. If you sell handmade items though, it may also matter where your pieces end up. Most of the time you will sell to the end user, but there are times where ...…
What is a Tag and How Should You Use it? A tag is a list of keywords that specifically describe your item. You often find them at the bottom of an item listing or blog post and they are commonly used in WordPress websites and on Etsy. A tag is more specific than a title ...…
How to Be In Control of Your Craft Business Today I am going to talk about taking control in your handmade business. Having more control over our lives is a major reason for making and selling crafts. Many people eventually decide to leave their day job and sell crafts full time. While they gain a ...…
Organizing Paperwork for Handmade Orders It is important to stay organized. Whether you sell pre-made items, build everything to order, or do custom orders, there are certain records you should keep for every handmade item. Here are some things I recommend. For pre-made or built upon receiving an order order type items, it is a ...…
How Should You Name Your Handmade Crafts? I often receive questions about how handmade items should be named. There are a few important reasons to come up with unique names for each of your designs. Here are some things to consider: A name that you come up with could eventually be considered a brand. Instead ...…
Why You Should Focus on a Niche I have always been a fan of niche businesses, especially when it comes to handmade items. Here are a couple reasons why it is important focus on a niche. The main reason is that it will keep you focused. You are in a particular niche with your handmade ...…
How To Overcome Fears in Online Business There are a lot of things people fear when they venture into making and selling their own handmade items online. Some fear failure or fear taking a financial risk with no guarantee of reward. Fear can hold you back and prevent you from taking the steps necessary to ...…
Build Trust With Your Customers in Your Online Handmade Business Business are built on trust and handmade craft businesses are no exception. Most of your customers will not know you or your reputation. Here are some ways that you can reassure them before they purchase your crafts. Present your items clearly and professionally with excellent ...…
How to Pick a Name For Your Online Store Coming up with a great name for your online store can be tricky. There are a lot of things to consider. Here is some advice: Pick a name that is easy to understand. It should be easy to pronounce and be memorable. It is a good ...…
