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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The handmade marketplace ArtFire will be shutting down at the end of 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.
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.
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.