You have decided to start working on your craft business dream. Now you need to put in the hours to get things moving. What is your situation? Are you already working in a full time job? Do you have a hectic schedule with home and family responsibilities? Where is the time for crafting? Get disciplined…
The Most Important Quality Of A Craftperson
Some of you will answer that its talent. Yes, of course you need talent to be successful as crafts person. But only that is not going to ensure business success. So what else? Business acumen? Yes, that is needed as well. Without learning and knowing the business side of things you cannot hope to convert…
7 Steps To Choose A Perfect Craft To Sell
In this post we are going to nail down every single point of debate in order to decide what is the best craft for you to make and sell. We’ll tackle it in seven steps. Here goes. 1) Take measure of your skill and talent This is the starting point ready. What are your strengths…
Are You Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?
Discover if you have what it takes to start your own craft business. One of the doubts a person can have regarding starting a business is whether they are actually cut out to run and grow a business. There are certain traits and qualities that all successful entrepreneurs share. Let’s see if you possess them…
Not Sure If You Are Creative? Discover Your Crafting Talents
Self doubt can plague anyone, at any juncture and during any enterprise. So starting your own creative business in no exception. You know that you would love to do run your own show. You know that you love art and craft. But at the same time, do you doubt if you are creative enough? Sure…
How To Get Best Results From Woodworking Tools
It is quite likely that your woodworking tools are capable of more functionality than you have used them for so far. By learning new techniques you can use the same tools to do more things. Even if you are buying new ones you can follow some quick tips to make sure that you get value for your money spent.
11 Must Have Hand Tools For A Woodworking Business
Hand tools are an absolute requirement for a wood-shop. If you have not learnt to use some till now these are the must have hand tools that you need to get in your workshop. They will make your job easier on many occasions. The odds are that you already use some of them because woodworking is not possible without them.
9 Must Have Power Tools For A Woodworking Business
Power tools are a boon for woodworking. They are also expensive to buy. So if are just beginning to invest in some power for your workshop, these are the electric tools that you need to focus on getting first. They are the essentials and take on the maximum workload in most wood-shops.
Woodworking Contracts With Builders, Businesses and Government: What to Know First
Builders, interior designers, businesses and government agencies can bring larger and repeat woodworking orders, but they usually pay on invoice after the work is done. This post covers who these clients are, how the work differs from private orders, the risks of subcontracting for builders, how federal contracts work, and how to protect your cash flow.
Free and Low-Cost Ways to Advertise a Woodworking Business
A small woodworking business can find customers without a large advertising budget, but free methods still take time and effort. This post covers word of mouth and referrals, a Google Business Profile, reviews, email, social media, local groups and directories, flyers, local press, partnerships, a simple website and small paid ads, with the US rules that apply to reviews and marketing email.
