If you sell your artwork, handmade jewelry, crafts, etc. you need to think of yourself as a business. This group is all about lenses that help creative people run their business.
This group is open to any lens with advice on selling handmade items or promoting handmade businesses. Please no generic small business lenses, there are other groups for those.
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Make your Handmade Products Stand Out! Using Creative Packaging
There are some easy and creative ways to make your more...0 points
Preparing for an Art or Craft Festival
Art and craft festivals are a lot of work but wort more...0 points
How To Make Your Own Business Cards
This lens is all about doing it yourself with busi more...0 points
Make Your Own Jewelry Displays for Craft Shows
Every craft fair booth needs attractive displays. more...0 points
Tools for Etsy Sellers
Etsy is the biggest online marketplace devoted to more...0 points
Selling Handmade Jewelry Online
The internet gives jewelry artisans so many new op more...0 points
How to Start Selling on eCrater
eCrater.com is a free webstore service that is eas more...0 points
Running a Handmade Business
So you're an artist, designer, or craftsperson and more...0 points
Taking Successful Photos of your Artwork for your Website Gallery
If you're an artist you need to present your artwo more...0 points
Creative Ways To Use Business Cards
Creative Ways To Use Business Cards
Attach a busi more...0 points
Branding Your Handmade Products
Learn about building a brand as an indie artist or more...0 points
Promoting your Shop with eCrater Widgets
Widgets are a fairly new feature from eCrater for more...0 points
How to Use the eCrater Shipping Matrix and other Shipping Options
One of the most frequent questions asked about usi more...0 points
Etsy Sellers: What is your favorite way to promote your shop?
If you could give one tip to other Etsy sellers on more...0 points
Selling Art Is a Business
Those of us who sell art know that it is a lot har more...0 points
Spring Jubilee Arts & Crafts Festival - Pendleton SC
Just as the dogwoods begin to show their buds, the more...0 points
Art Jewelry - How to Thrive in a Competitive Market
Jewelry is a tough, competitive business. And art more...0 points
Doing Art Shows--Yes or No?
This lens is a discussion about art shows both fro more...0 points
Buy Gold Bullion
Here are the facts: There is no method to turn qui more...0 points
Using Twitter to Promote your Handmade Products
Twitter is a platform for sending short messages ( more...0 points
Using eCrater RSS Feeds
Every eCrater store have multiple rss feeds availa more...0 points
New Artists - How Do You Find Customers?
There is a lot more to selling your art than just more...0 points
Wholesale Sales Rep Gives Tips on Selling to Gift Shops
After working as a independent gift sales represen more...0 points
Selling Your Art at Out of State Art Shows
When are you ready to go on the road and sell your more...0 points
Using Squidoo to Promote Your Handmade Business
Squidoo is a great, easy way for anyone selling ha more...0 points
Wholesaling My Artwork
I am taking a serious business step this year, sel more...0 points
Artists--Rejection is Part of the Process to Success
Rejection happens every day to people in business. more...0 points
Being a new internet small business owner
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I'm still on that journey and I'd like t more...0 points
List your Business for FREE!
Started a new business or sick of your competitor more...0 points
All About the Handmade Business Blog
The Handmade Business Blog is a collection of post more...0 points
Resources for Handmade Businesses Headquarters
Resources for Handmade Businesses
If you sell you more...0 points
How to make money at Craft Shows
Are you a crafter, artisan, or independent consult more...0 points
Carbon Copy PRO
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You can reduce your credit card interest rates!
The credit card act C.A.R.D. will lock in high int more...0 points
Work At Home Moms Share Their Success Tips
On my website DotComMothers, I publish interviews more...0 points
Make Extra Money From Home
I started selling on Zazzle a little over a year a more...0 points
All About Credit Cards
This lens will cover topics that will help you und more...0 points
Tips on Making Money Online
Remaining positive in the world we are living in t more...0 points
Get The Best Wholesale Items
WorldBuyers.com - Has incredible selection of garl more...0 points
Killer Copywriting Sales Secrets That Sell
This Lens is about killer copywriting specifically more...0 points
Retailing Through The Recession
So many people go and open a retail store because more...0 points
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OkayPrice.com : Price Comparison & Consumer Reviews
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Glasshouse 6 - Incoporations for small eBusinesses ONLY
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The Handmade Business Blog
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Modish: MODISH MARKETING TIPS
Modish is a daily design and style blog featuring more...0 points
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Seth's Blog
Seth Godin's riffs on marketing, respect, and the more...0 points
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Websites Where You Can Sell Stuff
Do you have a garage full of stuff you never use? more...0 points
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Small Business Network Security
More small businesses today use networks and the I more...0 points
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Cheap Small Business Web Hosting
Nowadays one of the costs inherent to any small bu more...0 points
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Fatcow Hosting
FatCow hosting company has an unusual name, but wh more...0 points
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Small Business Internet Marketing
Most small business owners are struggling in these more...0 points
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How To Find Reputable Drop Shipping Companies
Find quality drop shipping companies here.Many peo more...0 points
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Stupid Gifts
Looking for something for the person that has ever more...0 points
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Ecommerce Web Hosting
Ecommerce web hosting allows you to reach around t more...0 points
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Drop Ship Source Directory
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Ecommerce Web Hosting - list of the best ecommerce web hosts
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How to Start Selling on eCrater
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eCrater.com is a free webstore service that is easy to set up and charges no fees for standard services. ECrater is easy to learn and is a perfect solution for anyone brand new to selling online but is also robust and efficient for experienced online...
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Make your Handmade Products Stand Out! Using Creative Packaging
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There are some easy and creative ways to make your handmade products different from the rest at festivals or shows and make a special surprise for customers ordering your products. This lens is all about using creative packaging to make your creation...
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Using Squidoo to Promote Your Handmade Business
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Squidoo is a great, easy way for anyone selling handmade items to promote their creations. Display your knitting, painting, sculpting, jewelry making, etc. and generate more visits (and hopefully sales) on your website or webstore.
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Preparing for an Art or Craft Festival
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Art and craft festivals are a lot of work but worth it for the exposure you get and the great people you meet. Here is a guide to preparing for a show and having a great time. Oh yeah, and did I mention selling your creations?
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Running a Handmade Business
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So you're an artist, designer, or craftsperson and want to take your first steps into making money from your talent and skills? This lens is full of advice for anyone starting a handmade business.
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Tools for Etsy Sellers
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Etsy is the biggest online marketplace devoted to selling handmade products. Here is a collection of tips and tools for Etsy sellers to help their productivity and success.
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How To Make Your Own Business Cards
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This lens is all about doing it yourself with business cards. Designing them and printing them, coming up with a card that is uniquely you. Even in this digital age the business card is still important. They can be left just about anywhere, tucked i...
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Etsy Sellers: What is your favorite way to promote your shop?
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If you could give one tip to other Etsy sellers on how to promote their new shop what would it be? Here's your chance to share that tip here and with the Twitterverse.
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Taking Successful Photos of your Artwork for your Website Gallery
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If you're an artist you need to present your artwork to it's best effect on your website. You can hire a professional photographer to photograph your work and you'll get beautiful results but it's expensive. Taking your own photographs that look grea...
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Promoting your Shop with eCrater Widgets
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Widgets are a fairly new feature from eCrater for promoting your products. Give them a try and get more exposure for your shop.
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Using Twitter to Promote your Handmade Products
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Twitter is a platform for sending short messages (140 characters) out to people who 'follow' you. You can use Twitter to build relationships with other people who share your interests and promote your handmade business. This lens is all about how to...
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Selling Handmade Jewelry Online
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The internet gives jewelry artisans so many new opportunities to sell their work and reach a far larger number of people. This lens gives an overview of things to consider before selling your jewelry online.
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Using eCrater RSS Feeds
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Every eCrater store have multiple rss feeds available. Learn how to use these RSS feeds to promote your store items on other websites such as Squidoo, Zimbio, and blogs.
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How to Use the eCrater Shipping Matrix and other Shipping Options
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One of the most frequent questions asked about using eCrater is how to set up shipping. This lens explains the different options and how to use them.
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Spring Jubilee Arts & Crafts Festival - Pendleton SC
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Just as the dogwoods begin to show their buds, the small historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina begins to get busy preparing for Spring Jubilee. It is as if the town has awakened from a long winter's nap. The Village Green is manicured and ferti...
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Selling Art Is a Business
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Those of us who sell art know that it is a lot hard work to do so. As a matter of fact, it is just like a business. Not too surprising, because that is exactly what it is. Artists who succeed become proficient entrepreneurs. See what it takes to beco...
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Branding Your Handmade Products
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Learn about building a brand as an indie artist or designer. Branding helps create an image for you and your business. It helps generate repeat business and word of mouth which is so important for small business.
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Doing Art Shows--Yes or No?
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This lens is a discussion about art shows both from the customer's side and the artist's side. Why are some successful and others not? Are they a good idea for artists? Why do some artists do well while other artists do not? Please add to t...
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Art Jewelry - How to Thrive in a Competitive Market
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Jewelry is a tough, competitive business. And art jewelry is more so. How do you compete with so many other artists selling jewelry? How do you make your mark and attract loyal clientele? This lens is a guide to help you sell your jewelry, and resou...
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Artists--Rejection is Part of the Process to Success
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Rejection happens every day to people in business. The ones who become successful learn that rejection is just part of the process towards success. What do you when you are rejected? Why do you get rejected? What is the next step?
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Wholesaling My Artwork
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I am taking a serious business step this year, selling my jewelry wholesale. It is a serious step because I need to make enough profit at the wholesale price, and I need to be able to provide items in quantity. I had to do a lot of research and trial...
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New Artists - How Do You Find Customers?
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There is a lot more to selling your art than just selling your art. You need to find ways to market your art to customers who like to buy handmade products or like to buy art. If you are an artist that is just starting out, you need to find inexpens...
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Being a new internet small business owner
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B"H I'm still on that journey and I'd like to chronicle my experiences so far. If you are a success, please leave me your advice. I'm all ears so to speak.
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Work At Home Moms Share Their Success Tips
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On my website DotComMothers, I publish interviews with moms who run successful businesses. At the end of the interview, I ask all these moms to tell me their five success tips. On this lens I will be sharing the five success tips shared by my intervi...
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Selling Your Art at Out of State Art Shows
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When are you ready to go on the road and sell your work at art shows out of your area. Doing art shows out of state is a big step for artists. There are a lot of added costs involved, including travel expenses. There are many things to consider befo...
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All About the Handmade Business Blog
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The Handmade Business Blog is a collection of posts about selling handmade products online. Site reviews, tips, advice, and tools for use with Etsy and other selling venues.
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Creative Ways To Use Business Cards
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Creative Ways To Use Business Cards Attach a business card to an ad specialty: For example, give business card holders as a thank you gift and place your business card in as the first one. If you routinely give out seasonal gifts or specialties, at...
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Wholesale Sales Rep Gives Tips on Selling to Gift Shops
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After working as a independent gift sales representative for over eight years, selling wholesale gift products to retail store buyers, I find so many crafters and producers with great gift products who need help getting their items ready for the mark...
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