Product Description: Love knitting, but not so hot on accounting? A whiz on a sewing machine but not skilled with a spreadsheet? Then this book is for you! Whether you're an amateur thinking about selling your work at a local market or the owner of an established company hoping to drive more traffic to your website, this handy guide explains everything you need to know about combining craft and business...read more

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: Get started selling handmade!   This straightforward book walks you through the process of preparing your goods for sale, pricing and bookkeeping, finding venues, marketing and promoting your products, and working with customers both online and off -- all without quitting your day job...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: You are creative, you are an artist or a photographer, you have a hobby or craft, something you absolutely love to do, and you are good at it. But you may be asking yourself, How do I market my work? How do I turn this into a real money making business? The answer lies between the covers of this new book...read more

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)

Covers pricing, market trends, new product development, copyright, marketing plans, mail order, commissions, and promotional techniques

Product Description: An exciting moment for any crafter is when they are able to take the love for crafts and turn it into real money. Selling your crafts enables you to make money doing what you love, along with the convenience of setting your own hours and working from home.

Provides selling strategies for the retail market, as well as advice for business planning, management, promotion, record keeping, and new product development.

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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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: Aimed at woodworkers in general, Kerry Pierce''s guide shows how to price projects using a set of proven formulae which factor in labour, materials, overheads and current market value. The author also discusses marketing and selling finished products.'