May 24, 2022
Inflation is a pressing concern for large and small businesses around the globe right now. Learn how craft businesses are dealing with new challenges and methods to try to counteract the effects of inflation.
May 16, 2022
Sara Bryant started her business, Bee’s Knees Knee Pads, to solve a problem for a small, but specific, group of people — pole dancers. Her goal was simple: make a better knee pad.
May 10, 2022
Artist coops present an interesting opportunity to sell your work. A coop is an organization owned and democratically controlled by its members, and in the case of an artist coop, the organization can provide professional services for its members including gallery space or shelf space at its brick-and-mortar store location.
Apr 25, 2022
Oil painter Arabella Proffer is finding success selling her work as NFTs. She explains why she is committed to this new form of sale and ownership on the blockchain.
Apr 21, 2022
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 14, 2022
The Etsy Strike is a grassroots initiative to unite Etsy sellers in protest of various policy changes at Etsy over the past few years. We sit down with one of the founders to learn more.
Apr 13, 2022
In this interview, Kristi Cassidy, one of the founders of the Etsy Strike, explains how the movement came to be, its goals, and the long-term impact it hopes to have.
Apr 12, 2022
Crystal Pepperdine founded Flint Handmade, a non-profit organization that creates inclusive pop-up art and craft events for local residents. This year Flint Handmade is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Mar 15, 2022
Coley International is a new consulting firm headed by Nichole Schneider, an experienced product developer, and sourcing specialist. With Coley, Schneider is focused on helping solo entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the product manufacturing process from start to finish.
Mar 8, 2022
You’ve heard the term “affiliate marketing”, but what is it? What does it mean for you, a crafting professional? Learn how affiliate marketing works and how to apply it to your craft business successfully, including the legal ins and outs.
Feb 28, 2022
Local Yarn Store Day is a celebration of local, brick and mortar yarn shops all over the world. The event brings customers into stores during a time of year when small retailers welcome a boost.
Feb 28, 2022
Launched in June 2016, Creative Fabrica says it’s now the largest digital platform for crafters with over a million products for sale. We walk you through how the site works from the seller perspective.
Feb 14, 2022
Perhaps you’ve heard about NFTs, but aren’t sure how they work exactly? We explore how NFTs benefit makers and talk to some who are already selling them.
Jan 11, 2022
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.
Dec 31, 2021
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.
Dec 27, 2021
In these back-to-back sessions, you’ll learn how to set up your first trade show booth, grow your brand, and forge important connections by exhibiting at a trade show. And you’ll understand how to price and package your work for wholesale.
Dec 10, 2021
The handmade marketplace ArtFire will be shutting down at the end of 2021.
Dec 6, 2021
During supply chain disruptions like we’re now experiencing, having a detailed understanding of your business’s supply needs and how to adapt, can mean the difference between success and failure.
Nov 30, 2021
In our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide featuring products and services from our members, you’ll find something unique and special for everyone on your list.
Nov 1, 2021
Over the years, Ravelry has dominated the independent sellers market for its ease of use and large database. However, a combination of factors has seen designers turn to additional sales outlets. We look at what’s available.