The Creative Entrepreneur

The Creative Entrepreneur
Author: Lisa Sonora Beam
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1616735481

The Creative Entrepreneur was voted Winner, in two categories—Craft and Business, of the 2009 IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) Benjamin Franklin Award which recognizes excellence in publishing. This book is for the large audience of artists, crafters, and creative individuals from all walks of life who desire to make a livelihood from their creative work, or who possibly have achieved some success, but don’t know how to replicate it or move to another level of accomplishment. These crafty DIY artists are everywhere--they are holding alternative craft fairs, they advertise in the pages of Bust and ReadyMade and Craft, they are selling online by the thousands at Etsy.com, and are blogging at Typepad, LiveJournal, and Whipup.com. But many of them do not have the skills needed to take their business ideas to the next level. The Creative Entrepreneur takes readers on an inner journey of creative exploration to discover how to make their dreams of creative livelihood real, as they craft their own Artist’s Business Journal. The Artist’s Business Journal is a visual, project-oriented, step-by-step approach to business development for artists from all walks of life who are mystified and possibly frustrated by how to make a business out of their creative work.

Kidpreneurs

Kidpreneurs
Author: Adam Toren
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780692004241

Presents a guide for young readers on starting their own small business, discussing choosing the right business, finding customers, deciding what to charge, and using the Internet, and offering suggestions of sample businesses.

How to Make Money at Craft Shows

How to Make Money at Craft Shows
Author: Mallory Whitfield
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2015-02-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535086615

Have you ever wanted to sell your handmade crafts or artwork at local craft fairs, but have no idea where to start? Or maybe you've taken the first step and have tried selling your art at a craft show or two, but now you're looking for ideas on how to sell more, how to make your booth more appealing to customers and where to find more venues to sell your handmade goods? You've come to the right place! I've been selling my own handmade creations, as well as the work of other artists, at a variety of craft shows and other events since 2004. I've learned a lot of lessons the hard way, and now I'm sharing them here with you so that you can learn from my experiences! In this book, I'll cover the basics of getting started selling at craft fairs, as well as how to design a great looking booth, how to give outstanding customer service & sell more and even how to find and create additional events at which to sell your handmade work. WHAT IT INCLUDES: - how to define your target market - where to find good shows - how much should I spend on a booth fee at a show? - how to make your booth look great - promoting your show & getting your customers there - my craft show tips & tricks - dealing with crazy weather & unexpected events - theft prevention - craft show supply checklist - how to give great customer service - how to use craft shows to create after-the-show sales - alternative venues to sell your work, beyond traditional craft shows - how to create your own events to sell at - tracking your inventory - how to create a personal & business spending plan - big hunkin' list of craft show resources WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: This book will be most useful for someone new to selling at craft shows. I do cover more advanced topics as well though, including how to define your target market, visual merchandising, inventory tracking, and creating a business spending plan. The book includes worksheets along the way to help you. The information in this book is based on my experiences, selling in the United States, mostly in Louisiana. However, most of the information contained here is useful to anyone around the world who is interested in setting up a booth at craft shows, festivals or conventions. WHY I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: I did my first craft show in 2004. It was the Alternative Media Expo, put on by Antigravity Magazine here in New Orleans. I sold a few things, and learned a LOT of things. And I haven't looked back! I've done all sorts of events since then. I have sold regularly at the Frenchmen Art Market, and have done festivals around the New Orleans area including Bayou Boogaloo, Gretna Heritage Festival, Freret Market, New Orleans Earth Day Festival, and many, many more. As one of the founding members of the New Orleans Craft Mafia, I've even organized a variety of events, both with the group and on my own. As a group, we've created a monthly art market and the annual Last Stop Shop holiday market. On my own, I've also hosted home shopping parties, trunk shows and pop-up shops. In 2007, as one of the winners of Etsy's Upcycling contest, I even traveled cross-country to San Francisco to participate in Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire!

Craft Business Ideas: Zero Cost Marketing Lessons For Entrepreneurs

Craft Business Ideas: Zero Cost Marketing Lessons For Entrepreneurs
Author: Mary Kay Hunziger
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2014-09-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1635017750

This is a 2 In 1 box set compilation of 2 books: Book 1: Jewelry: Sell Your Jewelry Craft Design & Creativity Using Zero Cost Marketing Entrepreneur & Business Skills Book 2: Crafting Is Like you! Book 1: Would you like to discover how to turn your Craft Passion into Profit? Did you know this: according to an April 2011 article in Inc. magazine, the average Etsy seller makes just $785 a year. Heck, you can do much better! In From Passions To Profit Mary Kay Hunziger, a very passionate crafter and Etsy seller, is going to show you how you can do much better than the average Etsy craft seller! I love crafts to sell & if you are already a crafter and you make and sell craft, you will be able to double your own craft business profit after having discovered these amazing craft secret ingredients. If you are a beginner you will discover crafts to make and sell and how to get started with a truly profitable craft business from scratch. The program is going to cover the most exciting craft for cash ideas like "Selling Special Lights For Easy To Make Money", "How To Earn Money From A Very Unique Candle Creation", "Cute Teddy Bears With Customized Message Tags", and many more awesome and unique methods that you can simply copy & use for your own profitable crafts creating company. Grab this ultimate craft story compilation that includes 16 From Passion to Profit craft stories and discover the secrets of the craft elite. Each story will cover a different craft technique & you will be introduced to an expert that is going to tell his or her own from passion to profit story. Throughout the story, the elite crafter will reveal his secret craft ingredients so that you can take these ingredients and use it for your own passion-profit story! Book 2: "Crafting Is Like You" is an extremely fun, quick & easy to read little rhyming book about the amazing crafting Lifestyle. It is for everyone no matter if you are looking for information about crafting for beginners or

Entrepreneurship in Creative Crafts

Entrepreneurship in Creative Crafts
Author: Vanessa Ratten
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2022-04-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000582256

Popular eCommerce platforms like Etsy have attributed to a sharp increase in creative craft entrepreneurs, and craft entrepreneurship has strong links to the cultural and lifestyle field. This timely book looks at craft entrepreneurship and defines what qualifies as craft entrepreneurs and their products in a global context. The edited book begins with an overview of the craft sector and each chapter provides a holistic picture of what craft entrepreneurship entails. Different kinds of creative crafts are examined, providing a discussion of what entrepreneurship in creative crafts involves, how they differ from other types of products, and how craft makers may engage in entrepreneurial behaviour and marketing. The book helps readers understand the current state of development of the craft sector, its various challenges, and what the future holds for these businesses. Craft entrepreneurship is a new, emerging area of entrepreneurship study, and this book will interest scholars and those who are interested in craft making and wish to develop it into a small business.

Crafts to Make and Sell

Crafts to Make and Sell
Author: Carol Dahlstrom
Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780696210204

A book containing dozens of craft ideas that can be made and marketed from the home.

Secret Home Based Business Ideas

Secret Home Based Business Ideas
Author: Madison Hall
Publisher: PublishDrive
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Attention fellow entrepreneurs! Are you looking for ways to make more money online? The problem at the moment is you end up spending money on new approaches that don't pan out. It would be good to earn some revenue online without having to pay an arm and a leg to get started. In this book bundle you will be guided through valuable step-by-step systems to launch your new online career and begin making real money. Inside you will learn: Freelancing On Upwork: • How to get your first Job • How to bid • Tips to beat the competition • How to respond to interviews • How to prepare for an interview so that you succeed at making a positive connection with the potential client • How to avoid negative feedback Selling Your Crafts Online: • Find out the best places to sell your crafts • Learn useful shipping and pricing strategies • Essential advertising strategies • Easy ways to deal with customers You can take the information in these guides to build your own online career, or you can do what most people do and never take that first step in a new direction. The choice is yours. To read on click on Buy now!

Extraordinary Jobs for Creative People

Extraordinary Jobs for Creative People
Author: Alecia T. Devantier
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2006
Genre: Business
ISBN: 1438111711

Ever wonder who wrangles the animals during a movie shoot? What it takes to be a brewmaster? How that play-by-play announcer got his job? What it is like to be a secret shopper? The new.

Home Based Business Ideas (10 In 1 Bundle)

Home Based Business Ideas (10 In 1 Bundle)
Author: Marc Hayes
Publisher: PublishDrive
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Attention fellow entrepreneurs! Are you looking for ways to make more money online? The problem at the moment is you end up spending money on new approaches that don't pan out. It would be good to earn some revenue online without having to pay an arm and a leg to get started. In this book bundle you will be guided through valuable step-by-step systems to launch your new online career and begin making real money. Inside you will learn: How To Use Alibaba: • How to find suppliers • How to separate the good ones from the bad • A wide variety of websites that you can sell your products on • How to sell on Alibaba • The essentials of dropshipping How To Use eBay: • What you need to know to get the best start on eBay • Setting up a professional seller's account • The essentials of selling • How to deal with customers with ease • Marketing your products Freelancing On Upwork: • How to get your first Job • How to bid • Tips to beat the competition • How to respond to interviews • How to prepare for an interview so that you succeed at making a positive connection with the potential client • How to avoid negative feedback How To Use Shopify: • How to get started with Shopify with ease • How to make your online store stand out • The essentials of selling with Shopify • How to manage the shipping of products • How to begin dropshipping • Marketing your Shopify store and your products Networking: • How to make the most money with network marketing • Marketing strategies • Essential tips to achieve success • Social sites and how to use them to their full potential Passive Income Streams: • How to keep costs to a minimum while maximizing revenue • Invaluable market research techniques • How to pick viable niches and products • Publishing eBooks • Monetizing niche blogs • Develpoing YouTube content for ad revenue and promotion • Creating online courses • Creating affiliate program and dropshipping eCommerce stores • How to layer it all together Selling Your Crafts Online: • Find out the best places to sell your crafts • Learn useful shipping and pricing strategies • Essential advertising strategies • Easy ways to deal with customers Shopify: • Profitable planning stages of your Shopify store • How to find a viable market you're passionate about • Essential Keyword research & SEO • How and where to source products • How to expertly handle orders • Shipping, dropshipping & fulfilment • Effectively market your product • Legal and tax considerations you must address • Everything you need to be successful Udemy: • What you need, including hardware, software, & knowledge • Discover the best topics to teach • How to build a quality course • Marketing through multiple channels, including affiliates, interest groups, & networks Work From Home: • Discover a plethora of opportunities to work comfortably from home • The pros & cons of working from home • Setup a routine to manage your time wisely • The range of legitimate career paths you can take You can take the information in these guides to build your own online career, or you can do what most people do and never take that first step in a new direction. The choice is yours. To read on click on Buy now!

Entrepreneurship for the Creative and Cultural Industries

Entrepreneurship for the Creative and Cultural Industries
Author: Bonita M. Kolb
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1000040011

Artists, musicians, actors, singers, designers and other creative individuals need to understand basic business concepts if they are to successfully pursue their chosen artistic profession. These skills have historically not been taught to creative students, which leaves them unprepared to make a living from their artistic efforts. Entrepreneurship for the Creative and Cultural Industries will teach the basics of business in a way that is relevant to the challenges of running a small business marketing a creative product. Whether it is understanding the basics of business language, appreciating the crucial importance of finance, or using social media marketing, this innovative textbook covers the entrepreneurial skills required to succeed in the creative sector. Including advice from artists who have turned their idea into a profitable business and worksheets that can be combined into a simple business plan, Kolb helps non-business-minded creatives to understand everything they need to succeed in the increasingly competitive creative economy. This textbook is essential reading for non-business students who are looking to understand the business side of the creative sector, while its practical style will also suit recent graduates in these industries.