Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Start & Run a Craft Business


Author: William G. Hynes
ISBN: 1551803720
Paperback: 190 pages
Publisher: Self-Counsel Press; 7th edition (March 1, 2002)
Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
Condition: New
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Product Description
- Profit from the popularity of handmade crafts - Make things that sell - Find markets for your crafts
From the Back Cover
This exceptional book is for anyone who has ever considered taking up crafts or who is already involved in crafts as a hobby or business. Those who want to turn their hobby into a money-making project and those who want to improve their current sales will benefit from the dozens of tips in this book. It gives practical step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating a successful craft business, whether it is done from the kitchen table or a production line.
It answers such questions as—
-How do I find out what crafts will sell? -What skills must I have? How good do I have to be? -How do I set prices for my work? -What are the best outlets for craft work? -How can I sell my crafts on the Internet? -Is wholesale or retail better for the beginner? -What government regulations affect craftworkers? -How can I increase production? -How much record-keeping is necessary? -Is it wise to hire other people to help?