Handmade To Sell Hello Craft's Guide To Owning, Running And Growing Your Crafty Biz

Description

This title guides readers through the ins and outs of starting, running and maintaining a thriving craft business on a shoestring. It is the most complete, up-to-date & authoritative resource for crafters seeking to learn every aspect of selling, marketing & branding. It features expert tips and invaluable strategies & advice from some of craft's most successful business owners. From setting up a booth at a craft fair to taking the perfect product photograph and launching an online shop, "Handmade to Sell" guides readers through the ins and outs of starting, running and maintaining a thriving craft business. Written by the founders of Hello Craft, the well-known nonprofit trade organisation, this is the most complete, up-to-date and authoritative resource for crafters seeking to learn every aspect of selling, marketing and branding. Topics range from developing successful product lines to preparing taxes and forming LLCs. Also featured are expert tips and invaluable strategies and advice from some of the most successful craft business owners.

Author description

Kelly Rand is the creator of CraftingaGreenWorld.com and a cofounder of Hello Craft. Sara Dick is CEO of Hello Craft and director of the Crafty Bastards arts fair. Kimberly Dorn is the executive director of Hello Craft and a cofounder of Crafty Bastards and Handmade Mart. Christine Ernest is Hello Craft's communications director, combining her background in PR and advertising with her love for the handmade.