Handmade Business
Welcome to the Small Business Trends handmade business column featuring Handmade Business expert Donna Maria Coles Johnson. This weekly column highlights topics of interest to entrepreneurs and business owners engaged in handmade crafts. Here you will find business issues, legislation, marketing tips, the latest trends and other matters of interest to small business owners and managers in handmade and crafts businesses.
Christmas Wreath Ideas to Make and Sell
Interest in these handmade crafts may be at an all-time high and every year brings a new decorating trend. Can you keep up with your customers?
20 Christmas Ornaments to Make and Sell for a Handmade Holiday Business
Here are some Christmas ornaments ideas you can sell for the holidays.
Wood Burning Ideas for Products You Can Make and Sell
This older craft is making a comeback as the handmade trend continues to grow.
25 Profitable Projects for your Welding Business
Put your portable welder to work with these project ideas.
14 Most Profitable Products for Handmade Woodworking Businesses to Build and Sell
Put those woodwork skills to good use making products people want.
Etsy Study Says Small Businesses Selling on the Platform Contribute $4.7B to the US Economy
Just how much are Etsy sellers contributing to the US economy and themselves? Here is a very thorough report with many 2018 Etsy statistics.
Top 15 Places You Can Sell Handmade Products Locally
Selling handmade crafts online is a great option, but selling offline can be profitable, too. Here's a list of where to sell handmade items locally.
10 Awesome Tips for Starting an Etsy Business
If you're building your brand on Etsy, these tips on starting an Etsy business will get your handmade products in front of more potential buyers.
Etsy Raises Sellers Fee to 5% – Including Shipping Charge
Etsy raises sellers fees per transaction, but plans to use the extra money to improve the site for both sellers and buyers. Here's what you need to know.
10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business on Etsy
We've reached out to an Etsy expert to get advice on growing your small business on the handmade marketplace. Get his 10 tips on how to be successful on Etsy after the jump.
10 Steps to Creating a Business with Amazon Handmade
Handmade products makers have found a place to sell their wares at Amazon and, if you want in on the action, here are 10 steps to creating a business with Amazon Handmade.
