Craft Business

What is a Craft Business?

A craft business is conducted by an individual or group of individuals, who produce and market handmade arts and crafts items.  These goods may be sold in retail outlets, at fairs, or the the wholesale market.

Skills

*Creativity  *Self Discipline  *Stamina  *Persistence  *Marketing  *Small Business Management Skills

Resources

• Starting a Craft Related Business
• How to Turn Your Craft Into Cash
• The Crafts Council-UK
• National Craft Association-US
• Canadian Craft & Hobby Association
• Craft Link-Taking Care of Business
• Association fo Crafts & Creative Industries
• Craft Pals

Publications

• The Crafts Report
• Selling Your Art Online

How to Start a Home-Based Craft Business

Start and Run a Profitable Craft Business: A Step-by-Step Business Plan

The Business of Crafts:  The Complete Directory of Resources for Artisans

Crafts Marketplace: Where and How to Sell Your Crafts

Handmade for Profit: Hundreds of Secrets to Success in Selling Arts & Crafts

The Crafts Business Answer Book & Resource Guide: Answers to Hundreds of Troublesome Questions About Starting, Marketing, & Managing a Home-Based Business

Crafting for Dollars: Turn Your Hobby into Serious Cash

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