It's an exciting new world for crafters. Handmade is hip, creativity is what the market wants, and there are many profitable sales opportunities that didn't exist a few short years ago. For crafters who have more confidence running a sewing machine than setting up a Web site, <i>The Handmade Marketp
The handmade marketplace: how to sell your crafts locally, globally, and online
โ Scribed by Chapin, Kari
- Publisher
- Storey Publishing, LLC
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Since its original publication in 2010, Kari Chapin's The Handmade Marketplace has inspired thousands of crafters around the world to find the courage and know-how they need to make money -- and even to make a full-time living -- from doing what they love best. Now, this best-selling guide has been completely revised and updated to include solid information on the latest on-line and social media opportunities for sales and marketing, as well as fresh advice and invaluable tips from successful crafters and artists. With Kari Chapin at your side, you can live a more creative life and enjoy a lucrative career at the same time.;Pt. 1. Getting to know yourself and your business -- Setting the scene for success -- Branding your business -- Establishing basic business practices -- Pt. 2. Spreading the word -- and images -- Marketing basics -- Your craft community -- Blogging -- Advertising and publicity -- Social media -- Pt. 3. Getting down to selling -- The craft fair scene -- Selling in online stores -- Selling in brick-and-mortar stores -- Get creative : Other selling options and opportunities.
โฆ Table of Contents
Pt. 1. Getting to know yourself and your business --
Setting the scene for success --
Branding your business --
Establishing basic business practices --
Pt. 2. Spreading the word --
and images --
Marketing basics --
Your craft community --
Blogging --
Advertising and publicity --
Social media --
Pt. 3. Getting down to selling --
The craft fair scene --
Selling in online stores --
Selling in brick-and-mortar stores --
Get creative : Other selling options and opportunities.
โฆ Subjects
Handicraft industries;Handicraft--Marketing;Selling--Handicraft;Selling -- Handicraft;Handicraft -- Marketing
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