S. Denise Hoyle | May 21, 2012
Have you just come up with an idea for a new business venture? Are you just about ready to turn those ideas into a reality? Before putting in all your time and resources into a new business, you first need to determine whether or not there is a market for your service or product. These [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 14, 2012
Are you just about ready to venture into selling your crafts for the very first time? Creating stocks of items to sell is one thing—but pricing them is a completely different story. Pricing products can be a very tricky matter. Set the price too low and you might not even be able to cover your [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | May 2, 2012
Craft fairs are a wonderful way to both market and sell your crafts—but some people simply do not have the time or the money to put up a booth at such fairs. More and more entrepreneurs are beginning to sell their items online. One website very popular among small businesses and hobbyists is Etsy.com. Here [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | April 23, 2012
Getting local publicity is a fundamental step when it comes to marketing your small business. In fact, for many small business owners, local marketing is the only type of marketing they know of and need. Here are some great ways to get local publicity: 1) Get involved in community events. Although donating money to charities [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | April 17, 2012
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S. Denise Hoyle | April 16, 2012
If you’re a lover of all things craft-related, attending a craft fair is something you should definitely make time for. If you make crafts, however, then you may want to seriously consider selling your handmade works of art at craft fairs instead of just attending them.
S. Denise Hoyle | April 12, 2012
The newly launched Patterns section of Craftsy is the fastest growing online marketplace for crafting patterns. Because Craftsy doesn’t charge designers any fees or commissions for listing or selling their patterns, creative indie designers are rushing over to the site to set up their pattern shops. Well over half a million active Craftsy members browse [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | April 9, 2012
Every business needs a website—whether the business is already very much established or is one that is just starting out. Many small business owners believe that there aren’t many benefits to having a website. If you’re someone with a similar mindset, you may want to reconsider.
S. Denise Hoyle | April 2, 2012
Many people spend countless hours a day doing crafts for the sheer reason that they love it. Have you ever considered making money from your crafts? It’s very possible—and there are several ways to make a little income from your work.
S. Denise Hoyle | March 26, 2012
When it comes to web marketing, an email newsletter is a very important tool. If your business isn’t sending out an email newsletter, then you’re missing out on a great opportunity to connect with both customers and prospective customers. Here are a number of reasons you need an email newsletter for your business: 1. It [...]
