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Using Etsy to Expand Your Marketplace

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:39:05 +0000

Found this article online about one shop who is using Etsy to expand their marketplace beyond their local area. I have not been keeping up with Etsy stats but according to the article, it "has grown to $895.1 million in sales last year, ... and reported a 83 percent increase in new buyers from the previous year".

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LGBT - A Growing Market for Your Arts/Crafts Business

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:46:25 +0000

While doing some catch-up reading this past weekend, I stumbled upon a fact I was not aware of - the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gender sector in the United States alone estimated to be a $55 billion industry. So if you are looking for another marketing avenue for your arts and crafts, this may be a great avenue to explore.

Safety Precaution Guide for Using Arts/Crafts Supplies

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:16:13 +0000

Found this great free guide at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It's an easy to understand and navigate publication about safety precautions to take when using certain arts and crafts supplies.

Information About Fiverr - Where Services Start at $5

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:29:27 +0000

I've finished two articles about Fiverr, whose business model lets you review their seller postings to find a freelancer willing to do various jobs for $5. I also used a Fiverr seller to create a logo and have mixed feedback on the process.

Enter the 2013 Crafts Report Contest

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:35:04 +0000

The Crafts Report (TCR) has posted the details on entering its 2013 Crafts Report Facebook Contest. The winner will have their one-of-a-kind craft featured on the cover of the October 2013 edition of TCR.

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Find Out About the Rising Value of Contemporary Craft

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:50:24 +0000

You may be interested in checking out this interesting article In Homes and Properties, UK which talks about the rising value of contemporary craft. Also addressed is theÂ topic of using craft skills in design and fine art.

The article also touches upon craft collection and an international buying show COLLECT, which, in the words of chairwoman Joanna Foster was started ten years ago "to provide a world-class event for galleries and makers that would help build a sustainable market for contemporary craft".

IRS Tips for Getting Ready for Next Tax Season

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:53:13 +0000

Fresh off the press! The IRS website has posted six tips to start planning for tax season. Tip #3 discusses organizing records. For my tips on organizing your arts and crafts business records, check out my series of articles on how to quickly and easily organize your business expense and income receipts.

Folk and Art Apprenticeships - Apply by August 2

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:37:54 +0000

Artists and crafters working in Pennsylvania will be interested in the PA state arts council folk and traditional arts apprenticeships for Pennsylvania. The ten apprentices working with master artists supported by the grants for 2013 were announced this week.

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Wedding Arts and Crafts for Seasonal Part Time Business Owners

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:51:37 +0000

Wedding season is upon us. If you read my 2013 Arts and Crafts Trends article last December, you know I recommended weddings as a great seasonal arts and crafts for part-time business owners.

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Easy DIY Instructions for Ruby and Gold Filled Wire Earrings

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:07:54 +0000

Just in time for Mother's Day, I've just posted easy, no-soldering required instructions to make a pair of ruby and gold filed wire earrings. You need some basic tools such as pliers and a wire cutter. I give online recommendations to buy the tools and supplies. Substitutes can also be purchased at Michaels.

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