Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business


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Do you dream of spending the day working on your favorite craft? Would you like to make money in the process? If you’re ready to take your crafting to the next level, your favorite hobby can become a fun, lucrative, homebased business. Hundreds of thousands of working artisans earn their entire income from the crafts they produce—selling on eBay, at their own online stores, in retail stores, at carts and kiosks, or at craft shows and street fairs. With this expert advice, you can become one of them. This comprehensive guide is packed with useful information from crafts professionals and dozens of resources, such as helpful organizations, publications, software and websites. It covers all aspects of a crafts business: • Exploring the market and choosing a profitable niche • Setting up a workshop that’s conducive to business success • Making your products available in retail stores, carts and kiosks, craft shows and other local markets • Selling your products on eBay, Half.com, Overstock.com, Amazon.com and other global online marketplaces • Advertising and promotion to get the word out about your crafts • Record keeping, taxes, accounting and other business essentials




The Everything Guide to Selling Arts & Crafts Online


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With the popularity of Etsy and Pinterest, serious art and craft buyers and sellers are turning to the online world to buy, sell, and promote beautiful homemade creations. But where to start? Solga shows you the pros and cons of all the major art and craft sites, as well as tips for creating your own store online.




The Craft Business Handbook


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Wish you could turn your talent for making lovely things into cash? Bored of the 9 to 5 and dreaming of starting your own crafty business, but not sure where to start? Then this is the book for you ! The Craft Business Handbook has ALL the information you need to get started making money from your crafts - NOW ! From setting up as a proper business, producing and pricing your goods for maximum sales and profit, to the various options for selling online, at craft fairs, trade shows and getting your products into retailers, right through to gaining magazine coverage, promoting your business online and managing your business as it grows, this is THE essential guide for any would-be crafty entrepreneur! Whether you're just considering getting started with a crafty business idea, or already selling your wares and looking for ways to grow your business ( think sales reps, fulfillment houses and more!), this handy book - written by craft business expert Alison McNicol - shares tons of insider tips, practical information, and shows how you too can achieve Craft Business success! PLUS - some of the most successful crafty business people around share their stories - how they started and grew their successful craft businesses - prepare to be inspired with in-depth interviews from some of your favorite crafty entrepreneurs around! About The Author Alison McNicol is a serial crafty entrepreneur who has launched several successful craft businesses, selling her products in stores worldwide. She is also the author of several successful craft and craft business books, and founder of The Craft Business Community.com, an online community that provides resources and networking opportunities for crafty entrepreneurs from all over the world. Alison is also author of Craft Business Heroes: How We Did It ( 30 Creative Entrepreneurs Share the Secrets of Their Success)- a companion book to the Craft Business Handbook, featuring 30 more interviews from leading craft entrrepreneurs - Amy Butler, Amy Karol, Sublime Stitching's Jenny Hart, Subversive Cross Stitch founder Julie Jackson and tons more !




The Artful Parent


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Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family




Start Your Own Pet Business


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The cat’s out of the bag – the pet industry is booming. From grooming to pet sitting, spas to nutrition, the pet business is teaming with consistent clientele who want the best for their balls of joy. Animal lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs look no further, Start Your Own Pet Business is here to unlock your pet-tential. Detailing how to find your market, create your specific business plan, finance your venture, and obtain permits, Rich Mintzer and the experts at Entrepreneur guide you every step of the way, so you can dig your paws into the meat of the matter and maximize your profits. Using this comprehensive blueprint, you’ll discover how to: Locate and enhance your customer base Establish your business as a legal entity Navigate insurance, licensing, and expenditures Construct your individualized business plan Set up your base of operations for maximum productivity Every dog has its day, and today is yours! Join the pack of successful entrepreneurs with Start Your Own Pet Business as your go-to guide.




Start Your Own Podcast Business


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TALK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS Whether you’re a master storyteller, skilled interviewer, branding genius, or have become passionate about making podcasts, now is the time to go from hobby to full-time business owner. And with million of listeners ready to discover your unique offerings it only makes sense to join the wildly popular podcast community.




Start Your Own Consulting Business


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Use What You Know and the Profits Will Flow Whether you’re a graphic designer, an accounting expert, or an advertising guru, your special skills are in high demand. Let the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to capitalize on your talents and help others achieve their business goals. With new and revised chapters, consulting and coaching expert Terry Rice presents his tested, repeatable framework to creating a steady stream of referrals—and so much more. Dive in and learn how to: Craft a business name and brand that stands out Find the right niche that fits your business model Set the right price for your services and prove you deserve it Set up your business with minimal startup investment Ask for referrals, the right way and at the right time Hire team members that support you and your business No matter what your area of expertise, this hands-on guide will tell you everything you need to know to start your own successful consulting business.




Start Your Own eBay Business


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Sold! To the Highest Bidder! eBay has changed the way the world shops. Here’s your chance to get in on this retail phenomenon—it’s simple and inexpensive to get started. All you need is a product (or service) people want and internet access, and you’re well on your way to reaching eBay’s millions of customers. Newly revised and updated with the latest eBay tools and features, this book puts you on the fast track to your own eBay business. You’ll learn: Tips for attracting interested customers and high bids How to spot trends and discover the next hot items Insider secrets from successful eBay entrepreneurs




Start Your Own Food Truck Business


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Satisfy Your Hunger for Success Catering to a new generation of foodies looking for quick and unique specialties, the mobile food business is booming with new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. From gourmet food to all-American basics and hot dog wagons to bustaurants, our experts give you the delicious details behind starting and running a successful mobile food business. Covers: Six of the hottest mobile food options: food carts, concession trailers, kiosks, gourmet trucks, mobile catering, and bustaurants Identifying the perfect food niche and customer base Creating menu items that save time, money, and space in the kitchen Attracting new and loyal customers with social media




Start Your Own Specialty Food Business


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Bring Your Fresh Ideas to Market and Profit Fueled by growing consumer demand for new tastes, cleaner ingredients, health benefits, and more convenient ways to shop and eat, the business of specialty food is taking off at full speed. This step-by-step guide arms entrepreneurial foodies like yourself with an industry overview of market trends, useful research for your marketing plan, and insight from practicing specialty food business owners. Determine your key growth drivers, opportunities, and how you can differentiate from other food businesses. Discover how to: Find the right avenue for your specialty food business: home-based, retail shop, production, wholesale, or distribution Create a solid business plan, get funded, and get the essential equipment Get the right licenses, codes, permits, insurance for your operations Gain a competitive edge using market and product research Find a profitable location, partnerships, and in-store shelf space Promote your business, products, and services online and offline Attract new and loyal customers using social media platforms to build your community of foodie fans. Manage daily operations, costs, and employees Plus, get valuable resource lists, sample business plans, checklists, and worksheets