Mobile Payment Processing Cost Comparison
We’ve compared some of the most popular mobile processing services so you can choose wisely. See the table for an explanation of each field.
Everything You Need to Know to Sell CBD Products Online
CBD sellers contend with a number of challenges, from regulatory loopholes to bans from top payment processors. We cover how to overcome these challenges in this guide to selling CBD products.
Michaels Launches Craft Supply Marketplace
Big box retailers are increasingly opening third-party marketplaces, and this week craft supply retailer Michaels joined the fray. The new Michaels marketplace allows craft supply sellers to list their products on Michaels.com.
Painted Tree Boutiques Offers Unique Selling Space
Painted Tree is a unique selling space for small business owners offering retail space to entrepreneurs without a brick-and-mortar shop.
The Gift of Representation: Cinnamon Annie Dolls
Stephanie Dean is the creator of Cinnamon Annie Dolls, a version of the classic Raggedy Anne in a variety of skin tones.
I Tried Soona to Get New Photos for My Business and Here’s How it Went
I’ve seen targeted ads for Soona on my feeds for the last year but just couldn’t wrap my head around the process. The look, branding, and messaging appealed to me as a Millennial business owner. It seems so simple, just send in your product and get a cute on-brand professional photo for $39 and you don’t even have to be on set.
Now I finally have the chance to try them out, let’s get into the details of my Soona experience
How I Got That Gig: Spreading Christmas Cheer on the International Space Station
Susan Rodgers explains how her handmade Christmas stocking ended up on the International Space Station.
Thread & Whisk Elevates the Everyday with Thoughtfully Designed Products for the Home
Carey Portzline and Meri Kemp started Thread & Whisk in 2015 as a Portland, OR based company. Their clever innovations of familiar objects like the apron, market tote and trivet are the results of the collaborative design process they have honed to perfection.
Big List of Sales Representatives
Sales Reps act as the personal connection between craft manufacturers and the retail shops that carry their products. A rep’s value lies in their deep knowledge and strong relationships in the industry, that allow them to match a retailer’s business needs to the manufacturers and products that are the best solutions for them. Whether working independently or in-house for a particular manufacturer, sales reps offer both manufacturers and retailers an efficient way to grow their businesses.
Creative Sales Consulting Helps Craft Businesses Navigate Their Way into Big Box Stores
If you have a product that you’d like to sell to a big box craft retailer, working with Creative Sales Consulting can ensure that you’re able to prove product-market fit, meet packaging requirements, and have supply chain and logistics ready.
Small Batch Manufacturers
Finding a small batch manufacturer that can help you produce your goods can be a vital step for a small business looking to scale. We’ve rounded up small batch manufacturers that specialize in working with creative businesses to make the research step easier for our members.
How to Build Anticipation with Limited Releases
New products and limited-release products both offer powerful marketing opportunities for small businesses to bring customers back to the store, keep a business fresh, and promote engagement.
Cricut Contributing Artist Program Seeks Designers
Learn about Cricut’s new Contributing Artists Program, which launched in May as a way to grow and enhance the thousands of images offered in the Cricut Design Space® app.
How I Got That Gig: Embroidered Pillows for Florence + The Machine
Embroidery artist Melissa Galbraith created a set of custom embroidered pillows for the band Florence + the Machine. Here’s how she got that gig.
Fulfillment Centers
We’ve put together a short list of fulfillment services that are a good fit for small businesses.
What You Need to Know About Fulfillment Centers as a Craft Business
If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with shipping and fulfillment demands with an in-house arrangement, you may be ready to upgrade to a third-party fulfillment center.
Samplers, Swearwords and Sass: A Look at Modern Cross Stitch
We take a look at modern cross stitch movements that include political, snarky, sassy and subversive messages.
Everything You Need to Know About QR Codes for Your Craft Business
We take a look at some of the ways QR codes can be useful for your craft business, as well as highlight a few of the best free and paid options for generating QR codes.
Buy Now Pay Later Apps: What Craft Businesses Need to Know
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.
Using Etsy as an Ecommerce Sales Funnel with Lauren Keplinger
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.