by Sharon Jardine | 26.01.16 | business advice, Craft Business, Handmade Business, marketing, Uncategorized
Marketing your Handcrafted Business Who is your Ideal Customer? Who is your ideal customer? Marketing and selling are often confused with one another – they are not the same. In this we will discuss a bit of both – but I will focus more on the...
by Sharon Jardine | 18.01.16 | business advice, Craft Business, crafts, Handmade Business, Uncategorized
Handmade Business – Price & Pricing Finances – Part Two Price & Pricing Handmade. Putting a price & pricing your work is one of the most intimidating first steps to selling. Why? Cost + Labor x 2 = Wholesale x 2 = Retail Price Materials +...
by Sharon Jardine | 01.07.15 | business advice, crafts
When is a Hobby no longer a Hobby but a Craft Business? On reading a recent article on the Telegraph online via FaceBook about HMRC targeting Etsy, eBay and Gumtree sellers, it got me thinking on when is a hobby no longer a hobby but a craft business – no matter...
by Sharon Jardine | 10.02.15 | business advice, crafts
How to Sell at Craft Fairs & Craft Events Why sell at craft fairs and events? Why you should give it a go, we all have to start somewhere – this is a little guide on some handy tips and advice for those just starting out selling your creations. As soon as...