Is Handmade Business Dead? [324]
This has been a tough year for handmade business owners. I’ve seen so many people closing up their shops – even people who’ve been in business for well over a decade. With the economic crisis; the rise of platforms like Shein, Temu, Amazon; the...Over 8,000 sales on Etsy since 2019… How did she do it? [316]
What happens when your business evolves? This is a central theme of my interview with Chereen – formerly of Smeeny Beanie Knits, now Smeeny Made Wild. We discuss her beginnings – from making a few beanies to sell at a local store – to now having a...Essential Tips for How to Manage your Money as a Creative Business Owner [315]
If you’re moving from employment to self-employment, there are some essential money management practices that you need to be aware of right from the get-go. Today I’m going to share a few crucial steps you need to take to ensure you’re setting...A debrief of 2023.
Hey Thriver, It’s been a tough year. I’ve seen so many handmade businesses struggling. I’ve seen some close. I’ve seen makers having to get part-time (or even-full time) jobs to stay afloat. Truly – it’s been the most economically...Reproducible VS. One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Products – Which should you sell? [313]
There are 2 types of handmade products you can sell. Reproducible and one-of-a-kind (OOAK). Reproducible products are where you make a prototype, and then basically copy it over and over again (this is what I do in my jewellery shop, Epheriell.com). OOAK products are...
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