Start Your Crafting Business

By Mary Meinking

Do you love crafting? Are you a DIY guru? Then why not make it your business? Learn the ins and outs to starting a crafting business. With helpful tips and practical advice, becoming a young entrepreneur has never been easier!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496665584

Mary Meinking

Mary Meinking is a graphic designer by day and writes and illustrates books for children at night. Her articles have been published in a dozen different children's magazines. She lives in Iowa with her family.

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Build Your Business: Start Your Crafting Business by Mary Meinking

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Introduction: Beyond Craft Time

Chapter 1: Create the Next Craft Craze

Chapter 2: Production Line

Chapter 3: Customer Magnet

Chapter 4: Sell, Sell, Sell!

Chapter 5: Bits of Business

Glossary

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Index

Copyright

Back Cover

Introduction

Beyond Craft Time

From jewelry to decorations, the options for crafts are endless. Do you have a talent for crafting? Have you ever thought about selling your unique craft items? It might be easier than you think! Many people prefer unique handmade items over factory-made goods. And you could be the one selling them those goods.

You will have many roles in your crafting business. You’ll not only be a crafter, but also an advertiser, a salesperson, and a customer service specialist. Many of these skills will help you later in life. The creativity and hard work you put into your crafts can make your business dreams come true!

TIP

Many people learn crafting skills through family members, friends, or by taking classes.