Product Description: Money.msn.com has named being an Etsy-based Business Operator one of the top ten ideas for retirees.Etsy receives more than 10 million unique views per month: http://www.etsy.com/This market both young and old is ideal to target with a specialized How to Start business book that goes beyond that of our craft book and focus solely on how to gain presence on Etsy...read more

Product Description: Etsy is a wildly popular website where crafters and craftsmen alike have discovered a portal where they can market and sell their handmade wares - literally around the globe. Any successful Etsy seller will tell you the difference between a successful Etsy storefront and the storefront that gets lost in the mix often boils down to the tricky details...read more

Product Description: In a world where most products are manufactured by machines, Etsy offers an online platform for makers of handmade products and crafts to market and sell their goods to a vast network of buyers who demand unique, genuine products...read more

Product Description: Turn your craft into a successful business! Even the most expert crafters may find it challenging to market and sell their wares, but with Kari Chapin you have an experienced guide at your side. Learn to determine your cost of goods, set prices, identify the competition, and understand the ins and outs of wholesale and retail sales...read more

Product Description: Craftspeople and hobbyists will welcome this new edition of a popular book. Comprehensive and indispensable, Crafts and Crafts Shows gives advice on everything needed to succeed in the craft-show marketplace. Easy-to-follow instructions make it a snap to select the best shows to attend, create an appealing booth, and offer good customer service...read more

A new edition of a professional resource for owners or prospective owners of a home-based arts and crafts business covers nearly three hundred topics, from pricing and advertising to understanding tax and labor laws, in a guide that is alphabetically organized for easy reference. Original.

A comprehensive management and marketing guide for would-be entrepreneurs who want to operate a business from home shows readers how to manage time and stress, diversity a business, use effective advertising and marketing strategies, and hire the right people.

Product Description: From writing a business plan and financing an idea to choosing the most cost-efficient production method and best-suited sales approach, Creating a Successful Crafts Business provides a sound blueprint for turning a beloved hobby into a lucrative career...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Go online with author Genevieve Crabe as she shares her discoveries in "Crafters' Internet Handbook." This book is an invaluable resource designed to help crafters, from beginning hobbyists to seasoned entrepreneurs, add one more creative tool to their craft bags: the Internet! Crabe shows you how the Internet is a global treasure chest of information for crafters, with information on how to craft Web sites, avenues for selling, and even online communities...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Offers practical information and advice on pricing, marketing stategy, and creative selling methods (view table of contents)

Product Description: The Original Gel Candle Resource ~ Since 1999. Gel Candles are Fun, Easy & Lucrative! Everything you need to know about making, marketing and selling gel candles. Topics include: What is candle gel? How is it made? How do I color, scent and design the gel? What wicks and glassware do I use? How do I package, price and sell the candles? and more...read more

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Product Description: Everything artisans need to know for turning their crafts into a lucrative income is spelled out in this guide to tapping into today¹s booming craft show industry. Based on his extensive experience and success both as an exhibiting crafter and as a teacher/promoter of craft shows, the author tells readers exactly how to market and price crafts, select shows, work with promoters, create effective booth displays, and deal with customers to build skyrocketing sales...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Provides instructions on how to create, market, and sell crocheted crafts, from choosing the right materials to building a home-based business. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Have you ever dreamed of learning the fun art of rubberstamping? You can! Rubberstamping For Fun & Profit was written with two purposes in mind: to teach you the basics of this enjoyable craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash! Whether you've been crafting for years or are just getting started, you'll learn:The benefits and enjoyment of rubberstampingThe right materials, tools, and equipment to useHow to create a special "crafting place" in your homeWays to sell your creations at craft shows, shops, and other outletsCraft-business basics, including pricing and record keepingAnd much more!About the AuthorsMaria Given Nerius is the author of Holiday Decorations For Fun & Profit and Soapmaking for Fun and Profit...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Turn your hobby into a profitable business. This oversize, all-color reference by the creator of the National Buyers Markets of American Crafts and publisher of American Style is filled with firsthand success stories, and dozens of practical worksheets...read more