May 2, 2025
Whether you’re starting an online fabric shop, launching your own line of garments, preparing for a large class of quilters, or planning for a big sewing giveaway, there may come a time when you need to reach out to fabric manufacturers. Here’s the big list of fabric manufacturers with contact information.
May 2, 2025
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.
Apr 29, 2025
A comparison of the top screen recording software options at multiple price points for a variety of skill levels.
Apr 8, 2025
In this step-by-step guide you’ll learn what is needed to open a brick-and-mortar craft shop including a quilt shop or local yarn store.
Feb 17, 2025
Here’s the big list of Craft Magazine Submission Information! This can be a great way to share your creative work and grow your audience.
Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 13, 2025
We gathered the locations and dates of some of the biggest craft industry trade shows and business conferences in 2025.
Dec 4, 2024
Calendar desktop wallpaper to help you stay organized with the year at a glance and artwork to keep you inspired all year long.
Dec 3, 2024
Print this 2025 calendar, staple together, and start drafting your goals for a productive year!
Dec 1, 2024
We’ve gathered the essential craft business holidays for 2025 to help you plan social media success.
Nov 7, 2024
Paper planners are a great way to help boost productivity, and achieve big goals for your business. Check out our roundup of the best planners for craft pros.
Sep 9, 2024
Use this workbook to understand the core purpose of your brand by reflecting on the reasons behind starting your business, establish brand values that align with your customers and to gain clarity to build a coherent and clear brand identity.
Sep 6, 2024
We’ve pulled together this calendar of all important dates and shipping cutoffs craft businesses should be aware of for the remaining weeks of 2024.
Sep 5, 2024
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.
Jun 17, 2024
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.
Jun 11, 2024
Modern help desk software can help you do tie your customer service efforts together into one cohesive customer experience.
May 29, 2024
As a small business owner, chances are good that you are taking photos, editing them, and posting them. Put your best photo forward with these free and/or inexpensive apps, all recommended by members of the CIA community.
May 24, 2024
There are dozens of online meeting and webinar tools available. We took a look at some of the most popular to compare the prices and some of the most critical features.
May 17, 2024
Payroll services can keep you on track, keep you compliant, and save you time. Time card apps can help you and your employees and contractors keep track of their hours.
May 15, 2024
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!