Meet gosadi: A New Platform for Designers
gosadi is a new platform designed to push knitting and crochet patterns out to multiple selling channels from one hub.
Best Tools to Sell PDFs Online
Selling PDFs is a big part of many craft businesses. Here are some options for handling the sales of these digital goods.
Etsy India’s Sellers Navigate A Growing E-Commerce Landscape With A Few Challenges
Etsy India is still relatively new, and not many people in India are aware of it. We talk with sellers to learn more.
Shop Hop Inc Boosts Business for Hundreds of Quilt Shops
Shop Hop is a new business that’s working to bring customers to hundreds of quilt shops in the US through special events.
Artful Home Offers Artists and Makers a Unique Platform to Sell Their Goods
Artful Home is an online gallery showcasing the clothing, jewelry, wall art, home décor and more work of over artists in North America.
How I Got that Gig: Making Ceramic Vases for the Denver Broncos
Learn how Emily Paz Stevens got the job of creating ceramic vases to be displayed in the Broncos stadium in this “How I Got That Gig”.
Etsy Launches Share & Save Program to Encourage Sellers to Drive Traffic to Their Shops
Last week, Etsy launched a new initiative for sellers called Share & Save. The program essentially works as a rebate for sellers who share their listing links outside of Etsy.
TikTok Shop Basics: What Craft Businesses Need to Know
Learn the basics of TikTok Shop, an ecommerce platform that’s integrated into TikTok allowing creators to sell right from their videos.
A Quick Start Guide to Surface Pattern Design
Explore essential tools, software, and techniques, and find courses to develop your skills as a surface pattern designer.
Michaels to Launch a Handmade Marketplace Called MakerPlace
Michaels is launching a handmade marketplace to be called MakerPlace. The craft store chain has been working to strengthen its ecommerce offerings.
What It’s Really Like to Be a Craft Industry Sales Rep
Learn what it’s really like to be a sales representative in the craft industry with independent rep Mary Stowe.
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.