UPDATE: Find craft trends for 2021 here Consumers are starting to get a little restless. They’ve moved past the survival and fear mode and are ready to start planning for the future. Your business needs to stay a step ahead and start planning for it as well. It’s time to get excited…
You’ve likely experienced up-selling at the McDonald’s drive-through when an employee asks: “Would you like to supersize your meal?” Up-selling is offering a bigger or better option to a shopper who’s already committed to buying (check out: HOW TO USE UP-SELLING TO SELL MORE HANDMADE). You can also use add-ons to increase the value of…
Some craft business owners have seen a significant drop in sales because of 2020’s pandemic. Others have seen only a slight decrease, while some have seen an increase. If your business’s revenue has dropped and you’re looking for new ways for it to make money, consider the following 10 ideas: This post may…
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure here. Consumers fall into one of three categories when it comes to income during this pandemic: 1) Their income has stayed the same They’re able to…
Many handmade business owners have seen a big drop in sales. The drop in sales may be due to the business owner wondering if it’s appropriate to market their products at a time like this (more on that topic can be found in this article) or it may be due to the product they’re selling….
Almost anyone can start a craft business but unfortunately, not all craft businesses make money. In this article, I’m going to share the most common crafts that make money. Let’s start with a list of crafts that tend to make the most money and then dive into why they do. Just because you…
Where there’s a will, there’s a way and even if a product doesn’t typically have high profit margins, someone, somewhere can find a way to make it profitable. This article is NOT stating that you CANNOT make money in these industries; it’s simply stating that the following products/industries tend to have lower profit margins….
It’s likely most handmade businesses have had fewer sales during this crisis. For businesses selling products that are more in-demand during this time, production may eventually slow due to lack of supplies or delayed supply shipments. I sat down and had a brainstorm session for my handmade business to determine where my time…
Most handmade businesses are going to see sales slow down as the world deals with this health pandemic. Many people have either lost their main source of income or it’s been significantly reduced, which obviously has an impact on their spending. Everyone is also concerned about what’s coming into their homes. I,…
This article will help you prepare for a craft show and to provide you with printable checklists full of steps to take to prepare for a craft show, as well as craft show supplies you’ll want to have in your craft show booth. The free craft show checklist download includes: A craft show checklist with…