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Nov 20, 2018
Craft Pricing Formula and Downloadable Calculator
This craft pricing formula shows you how to price your craft for profit. Plus, download a free craft pricing calculator to apply the formula to your own products.
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Nov 19, 2018
How to Price Your Products
How to price your products intelligently for a profitable craft business. Learn popular theories on product pricing, and calculate retail and wholesale prices for your handmade items with a free, downloadable craft pricing calculator.
Nov 17, 2018
Smarter Instagram Hashtags
These 6 simple steps will help you find better hashtags for Instagram and boost your social media visibility.
Nov 16, 2018
Get Found on Instagram Search
Develop a better understanding of how Instagram search works, so you can boost your chances of being found and grow your presence on Instagram.
Nov 15, 2018
Get More Instagram Followers
Want to grow your Instagram following? Here's how to get more Instagram followers without using spammy tricks that could put your account at risk.
Nov 14, 2018
Is Instagram Marketing Right For Your Business?
Is Instagram marketing really right for your craft business? Here's how to find out whether it's worth your precious and limited time to develop an engaged following on Instagram.
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Nov 13, 2018
Instagram Business Marketing
Discover how to promote your business on Instagram.
Instagram marketing is a natural fit for many craft businesses. The platform is highly visual, providing excellent opportunities to show off your handmade products.
But, is Instagram marketing right for your business? And how do you get started building a presence on Instagram? That's what we'll explore this week on the Craft Business Challenge.
Nov 02, 2018
Retail Market Trends - Christmas Holiday Shopping Data and Predictions for 2018
A study of retail market trends shows you when shoppers plan to start their holiday shopping. Discover the biggest in-store and online retail days, so you can plan your promotions in time to sell more crafts this Christmas season.
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Oct 30, 2018
Holiday Retail Industry Trends 2018
This week, I've spent hours working through holiday retail sales statistics so you don't have to. Want to know what Christmas shoppers are looking for in 2018, so you can market your products more effectively? It's all right here...
Oct 24, 2018
Best Selling Christmas Crafts
How do you find out what will be the best selling Christmas crafts this year? There's limited data published on the craft industry. There's definitely no information specifically about holiday craft sales.
We need to use some research and ingenuity to determine what customers are looking for this holiday season. Retail holiday shopping surveys and trend predictions provide plenty of useable information craft professionals can apply to holiday sales strategies.
I've spent hours pouring over holiday shopper surveys and statistics so you don't have to. Find out what shoppers are looking for this holiday season.
Oct 11, 2018
DIY Halloween Costumes
Time for some fun with 50+ DIY Halloween costumes from fabulous designers on Etsy. Get yourself, your kids, and even you dog and cat ready to trick or treating with these clever costumes to sew, knit, or crochet.
Oct 01, 2018
More Christmas Craft Fair Ideas!
Here are even more photos featuring craft booths at Christmas shows. Get your own display ready for the busy holiday season with these ideas.
Oct 01, 2018
Christmas Craft Fair Ideas
Christmas craft show season is almost upon us. Don't worry! You still have time to get your booth ready for the holiday season. Here are plenty of photos of craft booths at Christmas shows to help you spruce up your own display.
Sep 28, 2018
Christmas Craft Fair Displays
10 photos of craft booths all dressed up for Christmas. Whether you want to add a full-sized tree, or just a little garland to your booth, you'll find ideas for decorating your own display for the holiday season here.
Sep 26, 2018
Sewing Booth Ideas for Craft Shows With 3 Fantastic Photos
I have 3 fantastic new sewing booth photos thanks to reader, Theresa, from Seams Like Monet. Theresa has generously has shared 3 photos of her gorgeous sewing booth. Plus, she describes the decisions she made to create a craft booth that is both attractive and functional.
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Sep 19, 2018
Pottery on Display
Check out this pottery on display. Plenty of photos to help you plan your own craft booth. Click the link below to see all 6 photos.
Sep 17, 2018
Get Ready for Christmas Craft Show Season
Get ready for Christmas craft shows with gorgeous holiday display ideas and printable signs for your Christmas craft booth.
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Sep 14, 2018
Email Marketing Basics for Your Craft Business
Email marketing basics series for craft business owners shows you how to build a newsletter mailing list that can boost your sales and give you an advantage over your competition.
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Sep 14, 2018
Email Marketing Basics for Your Craft Business
Email marketing basics series for craft business owners shows you how to build a newsletter mailing list that can boost your sales and give you an advantage over your competition.
Continue reading "Email Marketing Basics for Your Craft Business"
Sep 12, 2018
Pottery Displays
6 photos of pottery displays showcasing a variety of styles from elegant to casual.
Sep 10, 2018
Email Marketing for Beginners
This week on the Craft Business Challenge: Learn how to start a business newsletter and promote your creative business with email marketing. Plus, discover how to protect your business name online.
Sep 06, 2018
Soap Display Pictures
5 fantastic photos of soap displays showing clever solutions for displaying handmade soap at craft shows.
Sep 04, 2018
Soap and Jewelry Booth Displays
This week on the Craft Business Challenge: Loads of soap & jewelry booth displays, plus portable shelves for your craft booth.
Aug 29, 2018
Jewelry Booth Display Ideas
There are plenty of jewelry display ideas you can take away from this booth. Check out 4 photos of a marvellous booth at an outdoor show.
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