shescrafty...taking crafts from homemade to handcraftedEasy Way To Track Your Coupons and Gift Certificates- September 16, 2008 To use this simple method of keeping tabs on your paper products, all you need is a notebook and a pen. Or, since youre reading this online, your good ole computer will work, too. Write a list of code words. These can be random or follow a theme, like flowers or superheroes. Then, write one of ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/16/easy-way-to-track-your-coupons-and-gift-certificate... Over Issuing Gift Certificates Could Cause Major Problems- September 15, 2008 Selling too many gift certificates could backfire on a small business in a big way. Since I recently blogged in praise of adding gift certificates to your craft store stock, it is only fair to warn against overdoing things! The main problem people have when they start selling gift certificates is sort of like the trouble ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/15/over-issuing-gift-certificates-could-cause-major-pr... Even A Small Home Business Can Offer Gift Certificates- September 13, 2008 You dont have to be a huge mega-corporation to offer your customers the option of buying gift certificates. This is a low cost item to add to your stock that can boost your sales. It can also give your small craft business a professional edge over your direct competition. Gift certificates can be made on any ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/13/even-a-small-home-business-can-offer-gift-certifica... How To Get Paid To Promote Your Crafts: Blog!- September 12, 2008 If you sell handcrafted items for a living, you know how difficult it can be to spread the word about your work. Why not showcase your crafts by blogging about them There are lots of things to blog about regarding your favorite crafts. You can share tips for crafting, give advice about vending and marketing, share ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/12/how-to-get-paid-to-promote-your-crafts-blog/ Fall Is A Great Time to Move Spring Merchandise- September 11, 2008 There are lots of things that are sold as springtime items that work equally well in the autumn. Spring and fall have similar temperatures, so the same types of fabrics are often used in clothing and accessories. Why not try to market some of your leftover spring stuff Sure, when you think of autumn, the colors ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/11/fall-is-a-great-time-to-move-spring-merchandise/ Has Your Work Been Reviewed In A Blog Post- September 10, 2008 It feels weird to blog about your own work sometimes. Why not exchange blog post reviews with a fellow craft business owner Being reviewed on someone elses blog is a good way to introduce your work to a new circle of possible customers. Since the person youre exchanging reviews with is a crafter, too, their audience ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/10/has-your-work-been-reviewed-in-a-blog-post/ How To Generate Interest With On The Go Craft Projects- September 9, 2008 This is a super easy way to generate local interest in whatever youre working Many crafts are portable, at least at some stage of completion. By working on a craft in public, youre bound to attract attention. Have your business cards ready, and give them out to anyone who shows interest! Why not take them along ...http://shescrafty.today.com/2008/09/09/how-to-generate-interest-with-on-the-go-craft-proje... |