2020 Craft Conferences and Trade Shows
We gathered the locations and dates of some of the biggest craft industry trade shows and business conferences in 2020.
Important Holidays and Shipping Cutoffs Through Dec. 31, 2019
We’ve pulled together this calendar of all important dates and shipping cutoffs craft businesses should be aware of for the remaining weeks of 2019.
Recorded Webinar: Optimize Your Etsy Shop II with Sarah Sewell
Anne LaFollette shares her expertise licensing your work in the surface design industry. Anne covers five key steps before you sign your first contract.
How to Set Up and Use an Amazon Influencer Page
Setting up an Amazon Influencer page is a great way to share your favorite things with your followers, earn income from affiliate marketing, and share your affiliate links in your newsletter without breaking the Amazon Affiliate program terms of service. Find out how in this helpful post from Shannon Fraser.
All About Barcodes: A Quick-Start Guide
Adding barcodes to product packaging can help craft business owners expand their reach. While some entrepreneurs run a successful craft business from their home, others will be looking to vend at retail stores and online giant Amazon. For this reason, they may eventually shop for proper barcodes.
Livestreaming on Twitch: A Guide to the Basics
Twitch is a livestreaming platform that is now being used by more than just gamers. Learn how you as a craft business owner can get started building community on this interactive platform with these helpful tips.
Monetizing Your Blog: A Guide to the Basics
Have you considered monetizing your blog? In this quick start guide, you’ll learn about all of the different options for making money as a blogger.
Recorded Webinar: How to Monetize Your Blog with Mediavine
In this webinar Heather Tullos from Mediavine will explain how to know when you’re ready to run ads on your blog, how to optimize your ad program, and more.
The Gift That Doesn’t Always Keep Giving: A Retailer’s Guide to the Legalities Gift Cards
Selling gift cards in your shop can be a great way to boost sales, but be aware of these legal issues before you dive in.
How to Source Products on Alibaba
Sourcing on Alibaba allows you to get customized products for you to sell at a fraction of the cost, but be aware of this advice before you begin.
The Big List of Craft Fairs and Festivals
Independent craft shows have sprung up everywhere in the last few years. They’re a great opportunity to meet customers and colleagues. Here’s a roundup!
Recorded Webinar – Finish What You Start: Project Planning for Creative Entrepreneurs
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Contests and Business Awards for Makers
Applying for a business award can help you to hone in on the goals you have for your business and your future. What would you do with grant money, or specialty training that winning a business award might bring?
Product Liability Insurance: Do You Need It? (The Answer is Probably “Yes”)
Any business that sells products to consumers must consider the risks of products liability claims: lawsuits filed by people who allegedly are injured or suffer losses from defective or improperly performing products. Getting product liability insurance can protect you if a claim is filed. Here’s what you need to know.
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA): How to Make it Work for Your Craft Business
Fulfillment by Amazon (Amazon FBA) allows businesses to send their handmade items in bulk to a shipping center and have Amazon fulfill those orders directly.
Recorded Webinar: All About Amazon Handmade
In this webinar we’ll you’ll learn the basics of selling your products on Amazon Handmade. Find out what it takes to make this ecommerce marketplace work for you including FBA, pricing, and SEO.
How to Sell Body Care Products on Etsy
Following federal regulations, using proper product labels, and shopping for business insurance are important considerations for body care sellers on Etsy.
Eco Friendly Packaging and Shipping Supplies
Eco-friendly packaging and shipping materials are one way to reduce waste in your business. Explore our picks for recycled shipping supplies and biodegradable packaging.
Getting Ahead of the Game by Preparing for the Holiday Season Now
Here are some concrete tasks you can work on over the next few weeks that will bring more people to your shop and convert them into customers.
Recorded Webinar: Tackling Your Product Pricing to Grow a Profitable Business with Lela Barker
In this webinar we’ll discover some of the most common pricing mistakes and explore strategies for effectively communicating our value to customers to command a premium price.