Thursday, February 21, 2008

How to Find New Craft Shows

Part of the success of a small business is having the flexibility to try new things and adapt to new conditions. For me this year this means doing more craft shows so I get to travel around the country more.

So I thought I’d share some craft show listings to help you find new craft shows to explore.

Craft show directories online include:

Craft Fairs Online

Craft Site Directory

Indie Craft Show Directory

Craft Fair Directory

Craft Lister

Jewelry Displays for Craft Fairs

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All the best with your Craft Shows!

Best wishes,
Belinda

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Friday, February 15, 2008

More Craft Business Building Books for Your Success

Well I got caught up in the searching around for books so here are some more books about selling your craft, making a business from your craft, business basics and lots of useful information.

Remember, support other independent businesses and get your books from independent book shops, not big corporate giants - spend your money powerfully with small businesses. :)

Here are some more craft books for you to explore:

Start And Run a Profitable Craft Business by William G. Hynes ISBN 1551800713

How To Sell What You Make by Paul Gerhards ISBN 0811724360

Crafts and Craft Shows: How to Make Money by Philip Kadubec ISBN 1581154704

Crafting As a Business by Wendy Rosen  ISBN 0806985534

Cash For Your Crafts by Wendy W. Rosen and Anne Childress  ISBN 0801989175

Handmade For Profit by Barbara Brabec ISBN 0871319950


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All the best with your craft business!

Kind regards,
Belinda

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Books About Making the Most of Your Craft Business

For all of us building a creative business sharing wisdom and the simple how-to’s is vital for making it work.

Coming from a writing and IT background I needed to get advice from experienced sources and have found reading books by people who are doing it to be really useful. So I thought I would share some of the books around to help all of us succeed with our craft show and creative businesses.

We all know the power of money and how good it is to have customers choose to spend their money with us - independent craft business people. So when you get your books, spend your money with other independent small businesses and order the craft books in at your local independent book store. :)

Here are a list of books to get you started:

How to Start a Homebased Craft Business by Ken Oberrecht ISBN 0762700661

Start Your Own Crafts Business ISBN 1891984926

The Crafts Business Answer Book & Resource Guide: Answers to Hundreds of Troublesome Questions About Starting, Marketing, and Managing a Homebased Business Efficiently, Legally, and Profitably by Barabara Brabec ISBN 0871318334

Creative Cash : How to Profit From Your Special Artistry, Creativity, Hand Skills, and Related Know-How by Barabara Brabec ISBN 0761514252

The Basic Guide to Pricing Your Craftwork: With Profitable Strategies for Recordkeeping, Cutting Material Costs, Time & Workplace Management, Plus Tax by James Dillehay ISBN 0962992321


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All the best,
Belinda

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Taking to the Road for Inspiration

This year I’m going to do something different, I’m going to explore regional craft shows. I missed out on a break away from the business last year and I really missed having a holiday to recharge the inspiration batteries – so important when you have a creative business.

So I decided that I was responsible for my own holidays (kind of obvious but us self employed folk do tend to forget this) and that I was more likely to take time out to explore if I included work in it.

I’ve booked myself into a series of regional craft shows so I get to spend at least 2 days exploring other regions, country driving (I always find this good for my spirit) and 3 days working.

It’s a plan at least and making myself do something different as I’ve been in such a routine and that’s not good for designing and inspiration. I’d love to know what others are doing with their plans.

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All the best,

Belinda

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