This post was originally published on January 19, 2016. We’ve updated it today to make it more relevant to you and your crafty business in 2020 and beyond! Successful advertising is crucial to growing your customer base and in turn, your crafty business. With scarce resources...
Tracking the return on investment for social media efforts can be difficult: quite often, followers grow much more quickly than sales. At least it can seem that way, as the former is more quantifiable in the immediate while the latter can take time to build....
The Internet is a modern instant-gratification playground—anything you want is literally at your fingertips, which bodes well for online businesses. However, that immediacy comes with an inherent drawback; as easy as it is to click a link and find what you want, it’s just as...
Selecting a name is one of the biggest challenges when starting a business. A good business name builds your brand, identifies your business and what unique value you bring to the marketplace, and differentiates you from the competition. Your name tells a customer about your...
If your business is active on Instagram (which it should be! Click here for more information on how to best utilize Instagram for your business), then it is likely you have witnessed the rise of the influencer in recent years. These power users have flooded...
Customer loyalty programs have rapidly become a foundational strategy for maintaining a loyal customer base. Creating a rewards program not only encourages your customers to make frequent purchases but also reinforces the meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship you share. Rewards can take many forms: discounts...
In February we highlighted our favorite 2019 Craft Trends spotted at Creativation, and more recently we’ve reported on 2019’s Hottest Sewing Trends. Once you know your product offerings are on trend, what is the best way to market them? Let’s talk about the best ways...
To paraphrase a popular fantasy series slogan, “summer is coming,” which means crafting will soon do battle with the lure of warmer weather. The siren song of sunshine and outdoor activities draws many crafters away from their hobbies around this time of year, and it’s...
Increased coverage of crafting’s many benefits has stimulated growth in the crafting community, which is a boon for business but may leave you feeling like you are drowning in a sea of similar offerings. It is critical to create a unique presence that enables your...