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.
Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship program recipients.
Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship program recipients.
How the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Can Propel Your Craft Business Forward
Learn how Christy Nelson applied for and participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program, and how that changed the way she operated her business, Makit Takit.
How the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Can Propel Your Craft Business Forward
Learn how Christy Nelson applied for and participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program, and how that changed the way she operated her business, Makit Takit.
The Paper Shortage Impacts Craft Publishers
The paper shortage is taking a toll on craft publishers, causing longer waits, higher prices, and diminishing the eco-friendly options available at any given time.
The Paper Shortage Impacts Craft Publishers
The paper shortage is taking a toll on craft publishers, causing longer waits, higher prices, and diminishing the eco-friendly options available at any given time.
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Many people hesitate to create videos often because they just don’t like being on camera. The good news is you can create amazing videos that promote you and your craft without you having to be the star.
Copyright For All?: The Copyright Claims Board
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Ephemera Paducah: Creating an Art Retreat in Kentucky
Learn about Kristen Williams’ journey in building Ephemera Paducah, an art retreat and retail space in Paducah, Kentucky, where classes range from mixed media and art journaling to fiber arts, and where chocolate is considered an art supply.
h+h americas Launches Successful Inaugural Show
h+h americas took place June 22-24, 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois. The inaugural show attracted 193 exhibitors and 2,000 attendees.
How to Transition from GoDaddy Bookkeeping to Paper + Spark Spreadsheets
GoDaddy Bookkeeping is phasing out. Paper + Spark founder Janet LeBlanc explains how to transfer your data to these maker-friendly bookkeeping spreadsheets.
What’s New in Craft: Cropped Shrugs
Cropped shrugs, sometimes called bodiless sweaters or super crops, are trending in knitting and crochet.
The 2022 Craft Industry Alliance Scholarship Program: Applications Now Open
The Craft Industry Alliance 2022 Scholarship program is now open for applications. Craft business owners are encouraged to apply.
How to Move Your Business Without Losing Your Mind
The time comes in every person’s life when they must move. And sometimes businesses, too, must move. Maybe it’s for a good reason (your business is growing and you need more space) or maybe the move isn’t your choice (as when the landlord sells the building). Either way, you can make the move less stressful and disruptive by preparing in advance.
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How Craft Businesses are Dealing with Inflation
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Artist Coops Provide Community, Connection for Local Makers
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The Ins and Outs of Working with Freelancers
Outsourcing some tasks to a freelancer could be the answer to your overwhelmed feelings as well as business stagnation. We discuss the ins and outs of working with a freelancer, including when and what tasks are appropriate, the legal aspects and how to handle conflict.
Take a Craft Business Class at h+h americas
Are you interested in developing new skills to run your craft business? Take some classes at h+h americas, the premier trade show for the crafts industry coming to Chicago June 22-24, 2022.
Introducing Healthcare Coverage as a New Benefit for Craft Industry Alliance Members
Craft Industry Alliance announces it is partnering with MyHealthily to provide access to healthcare coverage options for our members, their employees, and their families.
Creating Brand Assets That Make Your Business Stand Out from the Crowd
Creating unique and engaging brand assets is the first step to building a relationship with your customers that they won’t forget.
Why this Artist Sees Value in Selling NFTs of Her Work
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We Sit Down with One of the Founders of the Etsy Strike
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.