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Why Handmade Matters

In a world of mass production and globalization, there has been a resurgence in demand for things made by hand. Here are 5 top reasons why handmade products, and the people who make them, matter.

7 Reality Checks For New Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs

5 Ways To Use Video To Showcase Handmade Products

Videos for your handmade business should go beyond just product shots where you're pitching your wares. Handmade businesses should be using video marketing in other ways, too.

Law Being Cooked Up to Reverse Ban On The Sale of Home Baked Cookies

Efforts are underway to reverse the ban on home baked cookie sales in New Jersey and Wisconsin and give more opportunities to independent bakers.

15 Successful African American Entrepreneurs on Etsy

Browsing Etsy, you see a huge variety of sellers. Here's a sampling of successful African American entrepreneurs selling handmade goods there.

Handmade Hot Mess? Avoid These 6 Entrepreneurial Personality Types

There could be something holding your business back that's beyond the quality of your products, the reach of your brand, or how fast you ship ... it's your personality. These dangerous personality types could doom any handmade business.

Best Motivational Quotes for Creative Entrepreneurs

Want to be inspired to do your greatest work as a handmade business or creative entrepreneur? Try on so of these exciting quotes and see which ones have a resonance for you.

10 Fun (And Easy) Ways Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs Use Blab

Blab is one of the latest live streaming tools available to small business owners. The platform allows users to invite up to 3 guests on a show. So, how can handmade business owners and entrepreneurs use the platform to promote their brand and products?

Should You Discount Your Handmade Products?

It's probably inevitable. At some point after starting your handmade business, someone will ask you about discounting your products. Whether its family or friends -- or someone you come across while selling products at a live event, you'd better figure out what your answer will be.

9 Questions Customers Have About Your Handmade Business

Consumers who are looking for handmade products are looking for authenticity in their purchases. As the owner of a handmade business, be prepared to answer these 9 questions at any time.

5 Amazing African American Owned Handmade Businesses

In honor of Black History Month, we present these 5 African-American entrepreneurs who are succeeding in the handmade goods business.

Handmade Business Industry Sees Robust Growth, Judging From Etsy Results

How big is the handmade business industry? Billions of dollars. Etsy recently released its revenue data for 2015 and it shows tremendous growth over the previous year.