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.

25 Profitable Projects for your Welding Business

Put your portable welder to work with these project ideas.

Jan 22, 2019 227 Shares

14 Most Profitable Woodworking Projects to Build and Sell

14 Most Profitable Products for Handmade Woodworking Businesses to Build and Sell

Put those woodwork skills to good use making products people want.

Dec 30, 2018 5.3k Shares

2018 Etsy Statistics: Etsy Says Its Sellers Contribute $4.7B to the US Economy

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.

Nov 25, 2018 160 Shares

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.

Oct 11, 2018 125 Shares

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.

Jun 27, 2018 233 Shares

Etsy Raises Sellers Fees to 5% to Invest in Marketing

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.

Jun 16, 2018 305 Shares

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.

Mar 14, 2018 202 Shares

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.

Mar 2, 2018 371 Shares

Amazon Handmade and Prime Now Trying to Promote Small Business with Same Day Delivery

Crafters who sell via Amazon Handmade can now ship handmade products via Prime Now, extending their business' holiday season up until the last minute.

Dec 7, 2017 153 Shares