C&T Q&A – How can I get my family and friends to take my craft business seriously?
{source: dear moonbeams} Today’s question is from K, and she writes: I’m wondering if you have any words of advice for those of us who have left other, some would say, more “responsible” jobs to go into the creative world. A large part of me...5 Lessons Learnt from a Defunct Jewellery Business
This is a guest post by the lovely Brooke McAlary. One cold afternoon in August 2010, I drove to my parents’ house in tears. I had everything to be happy about – a wonderful husband, a beautiful daughter and a baby on the way, a lovely home we were renovating and a...This is what’s holding you back from succeeding.
The giveaway I ran for Set Up Shop had one kinda unexpected outcome. You shared your stories with me. You told me why you NEEDED this course to grow your business. And out of what you shared, I realised that there were a core group of things that seemed to be holding...C&T Q&A – How do you know it’s time to take the leap from hobbyist to business owner?
{Comic Book Jess says ‘Hmmm…’ – photo by smilebooth Australia, edited by moi} This week’s question is from Grace, who writes: How do you take that first step from being a hobbyist to a business owner? i.e …How do you know when the time...C&T Q&A – How Do I Price My Handmade Goods?
Today’s question is from Linda Ursin, and she writes: How do you know what price to set for your crafted items? Ahh, the age-old pricing question! We all ask it – and chances are, we’ll keep asking it for as long as we’re in business. I hate...
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