One of the hardest parts about selling hand-made items, is standing out from the crowd. Etsy, Ravelry (if you’re a pattern designer), Facebook, Twitter, etc. all offer amazing platforms to reach potential customers. Thousands of other shops also have the same chance to reach these same customers, though, so finding a way to capture attention
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With this holiday week keeping us super busy, I thought now might be a good time to chat about staying productive. Half the struggle of being a small business owner is maintaining the fortitude it takes to work when everyone else is playing. It’s not easy to sit down and write a blog post while
Read MoreThink back to all of the places that you love to buy products from the most. Your favorite clothing shops, the home decor stores that you love, and even places that sell things like groceries or tools…..what common marketing theme do you notice right away? They all use professional photos. I recently took a business
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When I first started my business, I knew nothing about product photography. I had spent some time with a camera in the past, but had never done any research into taking great product photos. I really had no idea that this one element could make the difference in my business. I started out using a
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Read MoreI’m not going to sugar coat anything today. Getting your own website up and running can be time intensive, frustrating, and overwhelming. However, I feel it is SO important to brace yourself for impact, dig in, and get it done! I’ve seen many, many businesses rely on Facebook sales alone, or solely dedicate themselves to
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The decision to start crafting for extra income is super exciting, but it can also bring a lot of confusion, and doubt along with it. There are so many options for places to sell your goods, that it can be incredibly overwhelming! I want to touch on this topic towards the beginning of this series,
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The start of this business series really has me thinking. I’ve been looking back over the last couple of years, and trying to pinpoint the specific turning points in my business. Ultimately, I keep coming back around to one key thought that I truly believe, with all of my heart, that every business owner needs
Read MoreLearn how to make money selling your knit and crochet items. After spending two years building up my online shop, I’ve spent a lot of time talking business. In fact, these days I’ll talk business to absolutely anyone who cares to listen! Melody’s Makings is my passion, my pride, and the extra support that
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