Turn your passion for illustration into a career in surface design. In our second annual day-long symposium co-presented with Spoonflower, you’ll learn from industry experts about developing a portfolio, time management, and using video to market your work. Take live hands-on workshops, and tune in for our keynote with Sareka Unique!
In this webinar, retail expert Wendy Batten will share practical tips for small businesses to have the most profitable Q4 ever.
Hey craft business owners! This gift guide is just for you. If someone has been asking you what you want this holiday, we know you’ll find some things on this list that you’ll need and love. Treat your business (and yourself) to something fun this holiday season!
We’ve put together a short list of fulfillment services that are a good fit for small businesses.
Join us for this webinar with Arianne Foulks of web design firm Aeolidia to find out what makes a website work, and learn about some features that could increase sales.
If you’re starting a new business it’s important to estimate how much it costs to become operational and how long it will take to get there. We’ve created two templates for craft businesses to create a simple startup costs budget to stay on track.
What exactly is a Buy Now Pay Later app, and what are the benefits and risks to using one for your business? We review the pros and cons as well as the features of the most popular apps.
In this webinar, Lyric Kinard will explain how you can offer online education to add value to your current products and increase your income stream without adding to your workload
If you’re looking for boxes, bags, custom labels, or other items for packaging and shipping, check out the prices and reviews of these suppliers.
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.
In this webinar, Lauren Keplinger will explain how to use Etsy as an ecommerce sales funnel to drive traffic and sales directly to your website.
Learn how to develop an elevator pitch – a short, succinct, and persuasive way to introduce yourself, make a connection, and give the business answer to the ol’ cocktail party question, “So, what do you do?”
Sourcing supplies at a reasonable cost is a big part of making a small, creative business profitable. Here is a list of wholesale suppliers for crafters.
In this webinar, business coach Logan Elliott will explain how to grow your creative business using the magic of partnerships and relationships.
We did the research to help you choose the right online bank for your small (but mighty) brand.
With all of the ecommerce choices out there, it can be difficult to know which option is best for you. We’ve built this calculator the will help you compare all of the most common platforms.
We hope you’ll join us for Regional Zoom Meetings for our members. Connect, collaborate, and learn from Craft Industry Alliance members in your local area in this 45-minute session.
In this Big LIst for Hand Dyers, we’ve generated a comprehensive list of sources for indie yarn dyers, dividing them into wholesalers, retailers, and sources for dye and other supplies.
Community strategist Ashleigh Brookshaw will show you how building an online community can help your business thrive. She’ll detail how to position your community for success each step of the way.
Publishing houses are constantly evolving. They’re looking at trends and always in search of the next great idea. Use this chart to get a sense of what each house has published and how to contact them.