Sometimes it is the right time of year for certain turning projects. September and October seem to fit for Christmas Ornaments. Its that time of year. Early fall, the children are back in school, and you’re still working at harvesting the garden. It might be a bit early to think about your personal Christmas, but …
6 Steps to Master the Craft Show Season
It is Fall 2012, there is a nip in the air, the leaves are changing color, and I’m getting ready for a slow fiber festival in Penticton, BC. Last year this show caught me by surprise, and I hurriedly threw everything together. I wound up forgetting bags to put the purchases in and business brochures …
Credit Cards – Are They Right for You?
Credit cards are a fact of life. It used to be that only big chain stores offered credit. Now it is available to businesses of all sizes. Have you thought of offering credit card sales? It actually is quite easy and straight forward. Let’s take a look at credit cards and the small business. Credit …
Production Planning for the Woodturner
Well, it’s July. Time for us to think about Christmas. That’s right, Christmas in July. Those Christmas craft fairs can start in October or November and the Fall Fairs can start in August! This is the time to do a review of your inventory. What products do you have on hand? Which products sold well …
How to Build Your Inventory
When moving from hobby to business one of the hurdles is having enough inventory. Each of us has projects that we find pleasure in turning. However, these products may not be the ones that our customers like. That is the challenge of the artisan; how to express the artistry and beauty of your work and …
5 Initial Steps from Hobby to Business
Promotion of you and your work These five steps will help you move your hobby to a business, in a way that will allow you to continue enjoying your hobby and earn some money as well. Promotion of you and your work These five steps will help you move your hobby to a business, in …
Wholesale or Not Wholesale That is the Question.
At some point you will be approached to sell your work wholesale. It will usually be applied to your lower priced items, the price value will be 50% or half of retail, and the person is going to want large quantities of your work. For this post I will use my wine bottle toppers …
7 Mistakes that Kill Sales at the Show
Another season of Christmas Fairs is over. Did you go? Were you selling? Craft shows are a great opportunity to connect with customers. It is a thrill to see the determined stride of a familiar face that recognizes your booth and is incoming for a purchase. It is easy to do the same thing year …
