Selling on Etsy and Craft Business Articles and Resources
How Do You Start a Crafts Business – Here’s where to start when you have an idea and want to turn it into a business.
Crafts and Things to Make and Sell – A list of crafts media and products that can be made or embellished by hand craftswork
Business Courses for Handmade Sellers – Craftmarketer courses for handmade product sellers. Go deep into marketing, pricing, SEO and much more.
Handmade Crafts that Sell Best – There’s no quick and easy answer to which crafts sell best. This article explains why and what to do to make your crafts stand out.
Best Selling Crafts – Another article on the same topic as the above one.
Wholesale Craft Supplies – Lots of craft supplies at wholesale prices with ideas on how to find materials cheaply.
Places to Sell Handmade Crafts Online – Lists fifteen of the more popular online stores like Etsy, Artfire, etc.
Selling Crafts to Consignment Shops – Tips and pointer for selling your handmade crafts through consignment shops or outright to stores.
How to Price Crafts to Sell – Gives you a basic formula to use for pricing crafts which will help you when selling retail and then serve as a base for setting wholesale prices.
Pricing Strategy Examples and profit calculator. Learn what pricing strategy is used by successful craft businesses.
Crafts fairs and Shows – Find crafts fairs, shows and festivals across the U.S. through the craft fair guides listed here.
How to Raise Prices – Three tips for increasing the perceived value of your crafts so you can raise prices.
Art Tent Buyers Guide – Vendor Tents 10×10- Canopy Tents – Art tent buyers guide with list of resources for how to shop for and buy vendor tents, 10×10 pop up canopies for your events.
Articles on Selling Crafts as a Business – Free articles on selling crafts excerpted from our craft business books.
Other Places to Sell Crafts – Beyond craft shows and festivals, this article explores other places to sell your handmade products.
What is the Law of Copyright – What is infringement of copyright, what is the copyright legislation, cases of copyright infringement.
Trade Shows for Selling Crafts Wholesale to Stores – When you’re ready to do trade shows, here’s what you’ll need.
Start Your Own Business – Covers the basics of starting up a new business.
Sell Things You Make on Facebook – Link to our Facebook “Buy Sell Handmade” Group
James Dillehay – Craftmarketer founder, craft artist and author, James Dillehay bio and why his advice is worth paying attention to.
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Craft Business Books & Videos
Craft Business Books + Shop — Guides that tell you what you need to know to start and grow your crafts business.
Sell Crafts Online – Sell Your Crafts Online provides a roadmap to the best Internet places from which to sell, promote, get reviewed, and find new customers. More than 500 Internet promotion ideas.
Start a Creative Recycling Side Hustle – Make money turning trash destined for landfills into art and craft items shoppers love.
Sell Crafts on eBay – This book teaches tips and tricks to creating successful auction listings on eBay for your handmade crafts.
Sell Crafts Online – Article and video on where to sell crafts online.
Book Resources – This page contains links to resources described in our craft business guides.
More Books for Craft Businesses – More books on marketing art and crafts recommended for those starting out.
Books on Guerilla Marketing – Guerrilla Marketing is for craft business owners with big visions and small budgets.
We’re in the News – Media who have interviewed James Dillehay or mentioned our craft business books.
Handmade Product Launch Coaching — Need a coach to help you take that idea into a full or part-time business?
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Knitting for Profit – Turn you knitting hobby into extra money.
Caron Yarn – Find loads of colors and sizes of Caron Yarn to choose from; all cheaper than stores.
Income Tax Deductions – Book that shows how to deduct 100 percent of your family’s out-of-pocket medical expenses and insurance on your Schedule C form.
Red Heart Yarn – Find a great selection of Red Heart yarns at bargain prices on eBay. Live listings updated hourly.
Rubbermaid Truck Toolbox – If you do a lot of crafts fairs, you need toolboxes for your truck like those described here.
Rubbermaid Vinyl Storage Sheds — Everyone could use more storage space, right? These storage sheds from trusted brand Rubbermaid let you store your craft materials easily.
Sedu Hair Straighteners – Sedu flat iron hair straighteners make flattening curly hair a breeze.
Start Work at Home Business – Things to watch out for when thinking to start a work at home business.
Storage Containers – Find the right storage containers for your craft supplies and tools.
Womens Small Business Grants – Where to locate the best resources for getting grant money if you are a woman in business.
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