The secret to getting more done in your maker business
When I ask the members of Makers’ Momentum Club whether they would like more time or more money, there’s usually one clear winner. More time. We all want to have more time. More time with our friends and family. More time for creating. More time to do all of those...
3 of the Best Ways to Market Your Jewellery Business
There’s no doubt that the jewellery industry is highly competitive. So even if you have the most perfect range of jewellery, you will have to work hard to market it. The problem is, it’s so difficult to know where to start, so you do exactly what others do. What do...
What to expect on a Q&A call in Makers’ Momentum Club
So what is it like in a Makers’ Momentum Club Q&A session? Well, as you work through the resources in Makers’ Momentum Club and start the work of building a sustainable income from your maker business, you’re going to have questions like: How could I make this...
Why You Shouldn’t Join Makers’ Momentum Club
This might seem like an odd article to write. After all, you’d think that I’d want to be attracting as many creative business owners to my membership as possible. Actually, I don’t want just anyone joining Makers’ Momentum Club. I want the right people to join....
4 Ways to Market Yourself as an Artist
It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to marketing your art. Naturally, artists gravitate to the places where they hang out, such as Instagram or TikTok. They jump right in and start creating content, but often they don’t have the basics in place to...
Why artists and makers must have an email list in 2024
I started building my first email list over 10 years ago and since day one, people have been saying that email marketing is dead, nobody uses email anymore, people don’t even have email addresses any more. Honestly, at this point, it’s just a ridiculous thing to...
Why Artists Must Have a Website and the Best Platform to Choose
I get it. It’s tempting to rely on Etsy or your Facebook shop to sell your art. It’s easy to set up and free (apart from the associated fees when you sell your work). But every single artist should also have a website. Even better if you can sell your art from your...
3 Reasons Why Artists, Makers and Craftspeople Should Avoid Free Business Facebook Groups
There are thousands of free Facebook groups aimed at artists, makers and craftspeople. And these groups promise things such as: Help with business strategy and marketing Gaining feedback on your work Making new friends and connection As an artist, maker or...
Can you really make a living from a handmade business?
Do you dream of turning your part time handmade business into a full time income? Here are the four things you absolutely need to get right in order to make a living from your handmade business.
Everything You Need to Know About Makers’ Momentum Club
Have you ever heard of Makers’ Momentum Club (MMC)? Put simply, Makers’ Momentum Club helps artists, makers and craftspeople transform their businesses into thriving careers. The club has over 400 painters, potters, bookbinders, soap makers, jewellery makers,...