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  • bluelobsterclasp May 21, 2012 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    TONS of info here! Thanks :)
  • ashramko May 18, 2012 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Awesome!! So helpful! Like Like Like!
  • hippiechicjewelz Apr 9, 2012 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    Nice!
  • DotComBusted Apr 3, 2012 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    Great work... Good reading
  • JoolsObsidian Apr 3, 2012 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Really helpful information - good work!
  • Feb 15, 2012 @ 7:20 am | delete
    What a great lens. Thank you for the information. It will come in handy.
  • GiftRepSandy Feb 14, 2012 @ 9:24 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • adyculi Feb 3, 2012 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Lot of information. Thanks for sharing it. Success!
  • blackspanielgallery Jan 11, 2012 @ 8:26 pm | delete
    Nice lens
  • Traceeshobbies Dec 28, 2011 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    very informative and helpful1
  • buttonhead Dec 23, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Great advice. I especially love the part about pricing. In the age of Wal-mart, I think artists are tempted to undervalue their work. It's so important to factor your time in the equation. Thanks!
  • bradhughes Dec 13, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
    Good idea! It's great to express your skills and creativity on your business.
  • agent009 Nov 25, 2011 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    People say artists don't mesh well with business but if they learn a little bit of the basics, they can promote their own business without as many operating costs.
  • HRDirect Nov 1, 2011 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Extremely cool lens, filled with great ideas for the artist!
  • adamfrench Oct 8, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Impressive lens, thumbs up
  • BillSimmons Sep 28, 2011 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    Awesome lens, these look fantastic!
  • moonlitta Sep 23, 2011 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Priceless for artists and craftsmen! Angel Blessed*******:)
  • Sep 9, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Very cool lens. Good luck with all your art!
  • amberdixie17 Sep 5, 2011 @ 4:03 am | delete
    I know it may sound boring but it gives a good reputation to a business. Thanks for sharing this article. Very helpful post! Keep posting and more power! quickbooks enterprise download
  • betsuzie Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Great job on this lens! I love the tips too :)
  • BuildMyBrand Jul 14, 2011 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    Nicely done!
  • Grandmaster3 Jul 9, 2011 @ 11:56 am | delete
    This lens is designed fantastically
  • AltogetherLeather May 12, 2011 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    Thanks so much. I'm trying to grow my Etsy business and you've got some good tips!
  • b2balerts Feb 28, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Nice info. Do you give some idea on setting up small business for handmade gifts? If yes then share your thoughts about that. By the way great information.
  • LisaAuch Feb 16, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    featured on the best of work at hoke on Squidoo ~Blessed~
  • minapalencia Jan 28, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    great lens! :)
  • MissMerFaery Jan 21, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
    I always love your lenses and this is no exception! Lots of great tips here that I have favourited, being as I want to kickstart my art again this year :) Blessed!
  • joanv334 Jan 20, 2011 @ 4:55 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips!
  • artbymichelle Jan 16, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Great information here! *Blessed*
  • makingamark Jan 14, 2011 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Very useful and practical lens. Now included in The Art Business HQ - http://www.squidoo.com/groups/artbusiness
  • global-sky Jan 10, 2011 @ 6:03 am | delete
    I love the price you put on the work. Great lens.
  • DanielHarmes Jan 1, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Great lens I have book marked it and will be comming backas it is something my partner is very interested in Thanks. For other Ideas for home businesses take alook at Work From Home UK
  • mcochs Jan 1, 2011 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Awesome,informative lens! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 1/1/11 Have a great day and a happy new year!
  • spider-girl Dec 17, 2010 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    Great and VERY useful article!
  • Dec 7, 2010 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    I love this lens. I was fixing to start a bracelet making business a while back....And of course to start i would have to make everything by hand. Now it doesn't look like its completely out of reach. Thanks for all the info!

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    nibiru
  • hotbrain Dec 7, 2010 @ 11:48 am | delete
    Another excellent lens! Angel blessed :)
  • scar4 Oct 14, 2010 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    wow, another great lens. I run a handmade business - custom Chinese chop carving. Thanks for the information.
  • Yourshowman Sep 24, 2010 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    good Lens. Thanks For Sharing the Info
  • Jun 20, 2010 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Nice lens and thanks for the helpful ideas that you shared. Las Vegas Web Design
  • jessicahoward May 25, 2010 @ 8:00 am | delete
    it is an outstanding quality and worthwhile collection of different things.
  • LoKackl Apr 17, 2010 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Handmade Business is a great resource for anyone who is a better artist than business person. Squidoo Angel Blessed.
  • creatingplanlifecycle Apr 3, 2010 @ 3:26 am | delete
    Now I know how to run a handmade business. Thanks for sharing your lens.
  • grantspro Feb 13, 2010 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    What a great lens! Lots of very helpful and practical information. You are the bomb.
  • praise Nov 24, 2009 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    5* lens, lots of great info. Thank you!
    Debra
  • brutus1 Oct 26, 2009 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    Great information. I have a good friend who is starting a similar type of business. I will be sure they see this lens.
  • kie Oct 20, 2009 @ 9:04 am | delete
    thanks....very interesting and full of information i need...i want to share mycraftproject and hope others will appreciate it
  • Jack_Bergstrand Aug 11, 2009 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Very nice lens! You have put together a great collection of information and resources. It'd be great if you'd drop by my lens on reinventing your business when you get the chance.
  • Laniann Jul 22, 2009 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Wonderful collection of resource material. 5*s
  • aj2008 Jun 17, 2009 @ 9:14 am | delete
    Another very good work at home lens! Thank you!
  • C-Joy Jun 17, 2009 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Thanks - this is just the kind of resource I needed right now!
  • wyrm11268 May 28, 2009 @ 3:01 am | delete
    Thanks for all the great information. - I will be back to read more.
  • seedplanter May 15, 2009 @ 2:07 am | delete
    Sheryl, I've followed you on Twitter for some time now and you have such a good business sense about you. This lens is a good example of it. Your work is beautiful and I never tire of seeing what you're up to!
  • BFuniv.com Apr 26, 2009 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    My art, like much of my writing, is only pleasing to myself, and sometimes my mother. There is still good information here for anyone looking to start a home business. Thanks
  • NatalieNiemi Mar 30, 2009 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Great info on pricing, and really helpful resources for small business owners! Thanks!
  • MeltedRachel Mar 26, 2009 @ 11:45 am | delete
    Hi!

    I just wanted to drop by and say thank you so much for all the information you've made available online.

    I found you via one of the etsy newsletters and found Squidoo and countless other resources via your blog.

    I look forward to reading more!

    Rachel
  • Happiegrrrl Feb 20, 2009 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Tons of useful tips here!

    Thanks for submitting this lens to Etsy Informationals. Welcome to the Group!
  • GlasstasticTreasures Feb 1, 2009 @ 9:04 am | delete
    Thank you for all the work you have put into this lens!
  • Jan 18, 2009 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    great informative lens..
  • DoraArtDesignStudio Jan 17, 2009 @ 5:02 pm | delete
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  • lccoach Sep 28, 2008 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Outstanding lens. Thank you for sharing.
    A 5 star for you.

    Warmly
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  • Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:55 am | delete
    really nice images and products, you're such an artist!
  • strungoutandwired Sep 14, 2008 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    Lots of useful information! Great lens!
    Thanks! Check out my lens for new Etsians!

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  • Mortira Aug 24, 2008 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    This is a fantastic lens for hobbyists! Lots of great info and advice. 5 stars and a lensroll. Nice work and thanks, too!
  • RentMyGarden Jun 24, 2008 @ 9:04 am | delete
    Great guide for creative entrepreneurs to get tips for Running a Handmade Business. *****5 Stars! I invite you to visit me and check out the Entrepreneur Marketing Secrets I have discovered from my online journey.
  • CherylK Jun 19, 2008 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Very good advice - good job! *****
  • ShannonC Jun 16, 2008 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Great lens, lot's of useful tips and information :)

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Hi! I'm Sheryl, a sculptor and jewelry designer, I create in polymer clay and mixed media, please visit Noadi's Art to see my work or my Etsy shop to buy.
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