The Low-Down on Etsy Up
When Etsy launched in 2005, it transformed the handmade marketplace. Etsy simplified online selling for makers and gave crafters the opportunity to build thriving businesses by simply selling what they…
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Author: Rachel Gregg
Staff Picks: 5 Awesome Classes for Crafty Business Ladies
As an avowed lifelong learner, my time at CreativeLive has been a real gift. Every day, for nearly three years, I’ve had the great fortune of spending a little time…
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Want to Sell Your Stuff in Stores? We’ve Got 5 Ways to Reach Retailers
“Attack it from all sides.” That is Katie Hunt's advice for makers who want to reach retailers and have their handmade goods sold in boutiques and shops. Wholesale accounts allow…
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Infographic: 5 Easy Steps for Connecting with Customers on Social
Instagram. Pinterest. Facebook. They can all be used to help build a following for your work but random uploads of your cat interspersed with self-promotional posts isn’t going to do…
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How to SEO: A Quick Guide to Keywords for Crafters
“SEO” is one of those marketing buzzwords we hear all of the time, but have you stopped to really find out what it means for your business? Whether you own…
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It’s Not About Self-Worth: The Key to Freelance Pricing
You know you want to command the fees you deserve, but is there a wrong way to set graphic design freelance pricing? Apparently so. To hear Marketing Mentor Toolbox CEO…
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Vintage Paper, Random Photographs, and Antique Books: A Look Inside the Studio of Molly Meng
Paper artist, Molly Meng, finds inspiration in objects for another era. “I’m obsessed with anything old," she explains as she points to the sun-bleached curtains that flank one of her dioramas.…
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A Look Around the Inspiring Studio of Robert Mahar
Robert Mahar is living the dream. After leaving leaving the world of art appraisal he launched a successful career designing crafts – winning praise from around the web and earning the…
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The 7 Elements Of Your Competitive Advantage
No one is arguing with the idea that it's noisy out there in the world of business. Between all of the online media distractions and living an offline life (sometimes), consumers…
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The Best Tools for Bomb Visuals
If you make for a living, chances are, you already have an appreciation for beautiful things. But being able to make beautiful things and being able to create beautiful…
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