As one person businesses (for the most part), we makers have to ensure that we are making the most of the time we have available for our businesses. Whether you’re working on your business a few hours a week or full time, your time is the most valuable resource you...
Feeling completely overwhelmed and as if you can’t get anything done in your business? Spending so little time making that you actually forget you’re a maker, rather than a professional email answerer? As a solo business owner you can’t do it all. I usually say that...
Many artists and makers begin their businesses at in person events, like art shows, markets and craft fairs. They’re a really effective, low cost way to test out your products with real customers and get very fast feedback that you can then use to build a customer...
Marketing is absolutely crucial for your business’s success. If no one knows about your lovely thing, no one is going to buy it. But I know that you didn’t become an artist or craftsperson to spend hours every week staring at a freshly created blog post draft, or...
Massive Disclaimer Alert!!! A show that is great for one person might be rubbish for another. And a show that is rubbish for one person might be great for someone else. Picking craft fairs is all about picking the craft fair that is right FOR YOU. This article is just...