Fail Early – Fail Often – Fail Cheap I was first introduced to the the concept of “failing early and inexpensively” in an entrepreneurship course in college. It wasn’t really that long ago but it was when product development took a long time and people were writing business plans and hoping to get venture capital. ...…
Overpriced Handmade Items – Says Who? Are people telling you your items are overpriced? You will probably brush off their comments if you have been selling for a while, but they may get to you if you have yet to make a sale. Before you go changing your prices, here are some things to think ...…
Are You Self Taught? Did you receive an education before you started or are you educated because of years of practice? You can find many examples of self taught photographers, artists, and people making and successfully selling their crafts and handmade items on the internet. Does having formal training really make a difference when you ...…
What are Some Traits of Top Sellers? You have probably heard a million times about the importance of SEO, having good photos, and having great customer service, but there are other less obvious things happening behind the scenes that lead to people becoming top sellers. Here are a few characteristics of top sellers. They are ...…
Start a Blog to Promote Your Online Store A lot of people effectively use blogs and they have probably recommended that you start one. Is a blog right for you and should you start one to promote your Etsy shop or personal website? Here are some ways you can use a blog along with information ...…
Having Variety in Your Online Store There are a lot of contrasting opinions when it comes to the topic of variety. For every argument saying you should focus on small specific niches, there is another about all the benefits of diversifying. There are pros and cons to each concept and you can find successful businesses ...…
Are You Obsessing Over the Right Things in Your Online Business? There are so many things to worry about and obsess over when selling handmade items. There are the reasonable concerns like will anyone buy my designs and then there is the obsessive worrying that can get out of control. Here are a few of ...…
Are You Taking Any Steps? These days we have access to so much information, sometimes too much. We can see who is successful as well as all the people who have failed. We also have access to so many conflicting opinions. It can be really difficult to decide which direction to take steps in and ...…
Should you have multiple online shops or stores? Whether you sell your handmade items on a marketplace like Etsy or have your own website, sooner or later you may think about opening a second store or shop. There are a lot of reasons for having multiple sites and a lot of considerations as well. Here ...…
When Should You Give Discounts When Selling Handmade Items Online? Whether you sell your handmade items in stores, on your own website, or on a marketplace like Etsy, people will want to negotiate. Sometimes discounts are even expected. Here are some scenarios you may be faced with. Everything is negotiable – Unlike big box stores, ...…
