We all dream about that day we can say Bye-Bye to our day jobs and Hello to being a full-time creative entrepreneur. I still remember when I made the leap to full-time crochet pattern designer. October 24th, 2016 is a close second to my wedding day as the best day ever. But the time leading up to that decision was filled with anxiety and second guessing. Can I really make a go at this? Do I have a big enough community to supplement my lost income? Making the transition from your day job to your day dream can be scary, but it can be done.
Sh*t Craft Market Customers Say [Instagram LIVE Replay]
I’ve got a pretty long list of things I learned from my first craft show in 2013. I learned that lime green baby blankets never have been and will never be in fashion, that high heels are generally a poor choice, and that people can be pretty awful. [Read more…]
How to Write Stellar Product Descriptions
Let’s face it: Opening an online shop is intimidating. When I started, I was bombarded with jargon like keywords and SEO and I could never get a straight answer when it came to getting found in search for my chosen platform. In this article, I’m cracking the code to well-written product descriptions that educate, inspire, and convert your customers. [Read more…]
6 Signs It Might Be Time To Raise Your Prices
When things are going right in your handmade business, it’s sunshine and strawberry Twizzlers every day. Blog posts write themselves, the supplies you need from the store are always on sale, and inspiration is flowing like a waterfall. But we all have those days (weeks, MONTHS?!!) when things just aren’t in step like they used to be. Something just feels… off. There are indicators in our businesses when things need to change, and revisiting your pricing strategy could be one of them.