20 Great Business Blogs to Follow
Discovering high quality business blogs to follow can be tricky. Discover some gems in our list of 20 terrific blogs for creative business owners.
Listen Up! Dozens of Podcasts for Crafters and Entrepreneurs
A great round-up list of creative podcasts from all perspectives! Pottery, knitting, sewing and quilting and entrepreneurial business podcasts as well.
6 Shopify Wholesale Apps To Simplify Your B2B Sales
If you use Shopify for your ecommerce store, there’s a number of apps that will assist in adding a wholesale component to your business. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most popular wholesale apps available for Shopify, discussing their features and prices so you can decide which one may be right for you.
Where To Get Art Prints Made
There are plenty of businesses that can make prints of your artwork—but choosing the best option based on your needs takes time and effort. We do a deep dive on popular printers so you can choose the best one.
8 Apps for Video Captions, Transcripts, and Teleprompters
Creative professionals who make videos may need captions or transcriptions and perhaps a teleprompter to say the right words during the filming process. Here are the top apps you can use to create these video elements in an instant.
Craft Market Data and Research
This roundup of craft industry research studies can be helpful to you when seeking funding, creating a business plan, or expanding into new sectors.
The Big List of Jewelry Suppliers
Whether you’re launching a new business venture or seeking materials to stock your established design studio or retail shop, the jewelry supply market is full of top-name suppliers. Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of both wholesalers and retailers who can get you what you need.
Are You Covered? Insurance for Your Craft Business
Whether you’re just beginning to set up your small business or are already established in the crafting industry, it never hurts to imagine, “what if?” What if someone takes a tumble on an icy sidewalk outside your shop? What if you sell a sewing machine that turns out to have an electrical fault? What if a massive hurricane brings floodwaters to your shop? Luckily, you can be your own risk manager and prepare for a great many of these “what ifs” by purchasing insurance for your business. By understanding the coverage options you have, you can protect yourself and your business against the unknown.
Etsy SEO Checklist
If you sell on the marketplace, understanding how Etsy search works and optimizing your listings for the algorithm will improve your views, likes, and sales. Use this checklist to improve your SEO on Etsy.
Legal Building Blocks: The Consignment Agreement
A consignment agreement is important when you’re leaving your goods in the possession of an authorized third party to sell. Kiffanie Stahle walks you through the short form and long form agreements so that you can protect your products or artwork.
Choosing a Laser-Cutting Service
A round-up of laser-cutting services for quilting templates, acrylic rulers, or tags and other unique products to promote your business along with tips for working with laser cutting services.
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Schedule C Cheat Sheet
The Schedule C Cheat Sheet breaks down this tax form into simple terms with tips specifically for craft business owners filing for taxes.
How to Increase Your Shop’s Conversion Rate
Your site’s conversion rate is a metric that tells you how much of your traffic converts to paying customers and optimizing it is an efficient way to make more sales.
Custom Packaging Manufacturers
Simple customizations to your packaging can help create a cohesive brand experience, help you save money on shipping costs, and protect your products in transit. Dive into our list of custom product packaging options to find the option that works best for your business.
A Comparison of Online Course Platforms
Online course platforms, of which there are more than three dozen, can be divided into four categories: stand-alone platforms, all-in-one platforms, marketplace platforms and WordPress plug-ins. The ones chosen for this article are those most fitting for craft entrepreneurs.
How to Create a Quick and Easy Business Plan with the Lean Canvas
The Lean Canvas that can help you get focused and make informed decisions about your business by getting those half-baked ideas out of your head and written down in a plan so you can move forward with confidence.
Quick and Easy Lean Canvas Business Plan Template
Use this Lean Canvas business plan template to help strategize and plan your business.
6 Crafty Backgrounds to Use in Your Zoom Meetings
You can use a custom Zoom background that will completely hide whatever is actually behind you. Once you enable the background, you’ll just see your face superimposed on top of it. Voila! You look instantly professional. We’ve created a series of crafty backgrounds especially sized for Zoom.
Legal Building Blocks: GDPR Checklist for Small Craft Businesses
GDPR regulations are now an important part of the internet, no matter where you’re located. Use this checklist to go through your business and website to be sure you’re dealing with customer privacy properly.