Turn your hobby into a profitable business. This oversize, all-color reference by the creator of the National Buyers Markets of American Crafts and publisher of American Style is filled with firsthand success stories, and dozens of practical worksheets. See how to develop and design your product, outline business plans, deal with copyright, find your likely customer, price correctly, interpret trends, and create publicity.
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#1 by Anonymous on February 8, 2010 - 9:45 pm
Incredible book for the beginner. It has tons of ideas, tips and resources to get an entrepreneur started and inspired. It’s a great look at all of the details that a novice might miss.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by F. Bradley on February 8, 2010 - 10:11 pm
A must-have for people thinking of making crafting their business! The marketing and sales info is up-to-date, specific and will help you avoid all sorts of problems. I just missed specific info on licensing, insurance etc. Other than that, a must- have!
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by F. Bradley on February 8, 2010 - 10:19 pm
A must-have for people thinking of making crafting their business! The marketing and sales info is up-to-date, specific and will help you avoid all sorts of problems. I just missed specific info on licensing, insurance etc. Other than that, a must- have!
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Tonya Caudle on February 9, 2010 - 1:14 am
If you are thinking or have started a business in the craft industry, this is a must have resource! Accented with advice from successful craft professionals, it features very comprehensive information on networking, your business image, working with galleries (just to name a few).
Ms. Rosen does cover one topic in depth that most barely hit on: Family Business. This chapter goes into great detail on your family and how your business impacts that area of your life (and vice versa).
However, this book doesn’t stand alone as THE resource to get started (and one book should never be, in my opinion) but is is a great addition and must have as you build your knowledge on the craft industry.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on February 9, 2010 - 3:03 am
Hats off to Wendy Rosen for a book that serves a wide audience of small business owners. If your major is biology or literature…not business…let Rosen be your guide out here in the “Real World” of productivity, presentation, marketing, and sales. An excellent resource for ideas and angles, especially but not only, for crafters.
Rating: 5 / 5