Do you think it may be time to take your show on the road? Being a vendor at a craft show can mean major $$ and exposure for your business. But only if you’re picking the right shows! Ask these 9 question to make sure you don’t waste your time and talent on the wrong handmade markets. [Read more…]
How to Balance Your Personal Life with Your Maker Life [IG LIVE Replay with Alex of @AlexCreates]
As a full time maker, one of the questions I get asked most often is how I balance my personal life with my creative life. I am a wife, a best friend, a daughter, a sister, and so many other things to people I love. Every one of those relationships is important to me, as well as the other passions and hobbies I have. So, how can I enjoy all of those things in life while still expressing myself through my handmade business?
Etsy vs Shopify – Does your handmade biz need a marketplace or a webstore?
Choosing a home for your handmade business is a tough decision. But if we’re going to put in the time to get our SEO, product descriptions, and photographs right, it’s important that we’re doing it on the right platform. But how do you choose? For this article, I’m comparing the Etsy marketplace to Shopify as a webstore and exploring which platform is best for your handmade biz. [Read more…]
How to Prep Your Handmade Shop for Consignment
Have you ever walked into a hella cute gift shop and thought “I could totally see my product here”? Gift shop owners are constantly looking for new talent to line their shelves and attract their customers. Use these tips to better prepare yourself for your first (or next) consignment agreement. [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.