The metrics for success in a craft business can vary depending on your specific goals —and you should set SMART goals for your business! It’s one of the best methods for assessing successful marketing strategies and continue growing in manageable, measurable ways. To learn how...
Have you noticed your customers being drawn to one color in a product line over another? Have you ever had an off-putting reaction while shopping a website, knowing it’s not the layout but can’t put your finger on the bothersome aspect? Or maybe you walk...
Gift cards are everywhere—they’re online, offline, and a default present for those who have it all and for those who are not so easy to shop for. As prevalent as gift cards are, simply having them available without strategizing their impact means you could be leaving...
Just because we’re all grown up doesn’t mean we stop dreaming about gifts we’d love to receive for the holiday season. Given that everyone at Stitchcraft is a dyed-in-the-wool crafter (pun intended!), we often trade our favorite crafty gift items throughout the year. With the...
The craft retailer industry, known for its creativity and passion, faces unique challenges, particularly in acquiring and retaining customers. One of the most significant hurdles is the high cost of customer acquisition (CAC). As the digital landscape grows more competitive, traditional marketing methods can seemingly...
In the vibrant world of craft retail, where creativity meets commerce, the first impression you make can set the tone for a lasting relationship. As crafty business owners, you understand the significance of every interaction with your clientele. In this digital age, where communication plays...
You might think it’s best to run your crafty business based on either your customers or your numbers - not both. Or you may let knowledge of one dictate your big decisions and goals over the other. At Stitchcraft, we get that it seems easier...
Let’s be real. Running a craft business is tough. Between day-to-day operations like sales and employee management, keeping up on your inventory, engaging your customers, staying ahead of trends, and not freaking out over economic roller coasters, the books can be the last thing on...