Starting Up...
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Branding and Packaging Your Craft Products
Whether you’re selling your own unique handmade craft products, or selling craft supplies, you need to give careful consideration to the branding and...
Buying an Existing Business or Franchise
If you’re keen to run a craft business, but are unsure as to whether to start one yourself, one equally good option is to buy an existing business or...
Find Staff for Your Craft Business
Whether you’re just starting out and want to recruit staff for your craft business, or have been trading for a while and have realised you need extra help, here are some...
Find the Prime Location for Your Business
If you’re looking to start a bricks and mortar craft business, then finding the right location is crucial. Here are some useful tips on hunting down...
Predict, Follow and Cash-in on Market Trends
One of the key aims of many craft businesses is to make the most of market trends. So how can you predict, follow and cash-in on any current or...
Set Performance Goals for Your Business
To help keep you motivated, and to help keep your business growing, it’s a good idea to set yourself a series of performance goals.
Having...
Setting Prices and Arranging Delivery
Setting the prices of your craft products or service is an essential part of your business plan. Another key element, if you’re offering mail order...
Starting a Business on Your Own
Starting a business is a major step and it can be even more so if you’re going it alone. There can seem like a huge amount of things to do and you need to get organised...
Starting a Business with a Partner
Starting a business with a partner can work out as a great option for many people. But what do you need to know if you’re going into partnership with one or more people?...
