One of the things that you need to do while starting a draft business is set initial and realistic financial goals. This puts many things in perspective and helps with the start-up. By starting your own craft business one is guessing that you want to build financial security for you and your family. You can……
Stay True To Your Craft And Personal Style
You are very likely to face pressure from different directions when you start a craft business. You may tend to compare yourself to other craft businesses. You may get business advice from many quarters telling you what and what not to do. Stay true to your craft and do not start worrying about whether or……
Business Essentials – Licence, Permits, Taxation Etc.
In almost every form of business you need to adhere to some guidelines, rules and regulations from the government as well as the community. Here is a checklist that you should look into to ensure that you and your business are in compliance. Do not make the mistake of thinking that your kind of business……
How To Choose A Name For Your Craft Business
The process of choosing a craft business name comes after you have decided what kind of business you are getting into. Keeping that in mind choose the appropriate name. Remember to keep future expansions and diversification in mind. Putting a particular ‘craft’ such as ‘cakes, quilts, lamps, bags’ etc. in the business name can make things……
Setting Up A Creative Workplace
The place where you work with your crafts should be a source of inspiration, solace and creativity apart from serving all the practical functions as well. No major overhaul required. Start with a simple space. Don’t think for a minute that we are asking you to do a major setup here. There are a few……
Creating Time For Crafting
You have decided to start working on your craft business dream. Now you need to put in the hours to get things moving. What is your situation? Are you already working in a full time job? Do you have a hectic schedule with home and family responsibilities? Where is the time for crafting? Get disciplined……
The Most Important Quality Of A Craftperson
Some of you will answer that its talent. Yes, of course you need talent to be successful as crafts person. But only that is not going to ensure business success. So what else? Business acumen? Yes, that is needed as well. Without learning and knowing the business side of things you cannot hope to convert……
7 Steps To Choose A Perfect Craft To Sell
In this post we are going to nail down every single point of debate in order to decide what is the best craft for you to make and sell. We’ll tackle it in seven steps. Here goes. 1) Take measure of your skill and talent This is the starting point ready. What are your strengths……
Are You Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?
Discover if you have what it takes to start your own craft business. One of the doubts a person can have regarding starting a business is whether they are actually cut out to run and grow a business. There are certain traits and qualities that all successful entrepreneurs share. Let’s see if you possess them……
Not Sure If You Are Creative? Discover Your Crafting Talents
Self doubt can plague anyone, at any juncture and during any enterprise. So starting your own creative business in no exception. You know that you would love to do run your own show. You know that you love art and craft. But at the same time, do you doubt if you are creative enough? Sure……
