Knitting.com: Disrupter or Disappointment?
Knitting.com’s ambitious plans by e-commerce entrepreneurs sparked controversy in 2022. Learn how their bold claims and industry backlash shaped the website’s fate.
It’s Not Me, It’s You: Tips for Firing an Employee
Firing an employee is tough but sometimes necessary. Here are best practices to handle this uncomfortable situation as smoothly as possible.
Crafting Cafés: Refresh Your Shop by Adding Refreshments
Many craft shops are aiming to create a community atmosphere by adding beverages and snacks and even cocktails.
5 Common Mistakes Involving FTC Disclosures for Affiliates and How to Avoid Them
Learn the common mistakes involving FTC disclosures for affiliates and how to avoid them, with easy to understand examples.
How to Organize and Host a Successful Online Summit
We break down the process for planning and hosting your own virtual summit with three summit-hosting veterans.
Profile Power: Creating Your Google Business Profile
As the owner of a small business, you have an easy way to tap into this marketing beast: your Google Business Profile.
Going To Waste: Recycling Materials in the Craft Industry
Learn how makers are using their creativity and experience to build their own recycling opportunities for their craft products.
The Woolly Thistle: Giving Woolheads What They Want
The Wooly Thistle is a bustling online knitting shop which specializes in hard-to-find, breed-specific and European wools.
Samplers, Swearwords and Sass: A Look at Modern Cross Stitch
We take a look at modern cross stitch movements that include political, snarky, sassy and subversive messages.
Copyright For All?: The Copyright Claims Board
The new CASE Act is a step forward in making copyright enforcement more accessible to small businesses and individuals who can’t compete with the deep pockets of large corporations.