Reading products descriptions on eBay or Etsy is always a bit sad. Some people can write great descriptions, but some always underestimate the worth of their business. The great strength of handcrafted item is that they are unique, and you should insist on that. « Oh, I’m only selling this blue scarf since I’m running [...]
Many crafters underprice their work and charge less than they should for wonderful products. Raising your price may be the right thing to do, here are a few arguments in favor of it. Increase perception of quality : An item with a higher price point always equates better quality in a buyer’s mind. If the [...]
You have crafts all lined up to sell, but you don’t know how much money you should charge for them? Here are some of the most used formula to price crafts: Cost of supplies method : This is one of the easiest method, but it doesn’t account for time. It’s still a good method if [...]
You wish to sell your crafts for money, but don’t like to make the same thing more than once or twice? Getting bored when trying to craft for profit, making the same thing over and over? You may have more success trying to sell craft patterns or kits instead. Here are a few points you [...]
You just sold a fine crafted item. The last step is to package it so you can send it to your buyer. How can you get the most out of the package to improve your business and impress your customer? First, the packaging itself is important. The size may vary, and you can use recycled [...]
There are many good places to sell your crafts online. Here is a list of the most popular ones : eBay is a good place to sell most things. The fees are a bit high and some items don’t sell well, but if the buyers like your items it may be worth it. But remember, [...]
You have a great idea for a craft product you want to sell, but wonder if it’s suitable for sale? Here are a few things you may want to check. Will people be interested? If you make something nobody likes, the chances of selling are low. You want something that has at least some appeal [...]
There are many good selling ventures, both on the internet and locally, so why should you own a website? Or you already own an Etsy shop, and wonder why you would need something else with less traffic? First, a dot-com looks a lot more professional on a tag or on a business card. It shows [...]
