Have you heard people say, "Wow! You could sell this!" when they look at your crafts? Have you ever thought about selling your handiwork?

Have you been daunted by the prospect of what it takes to start a successful business selling your crafts? It's no quick and easy task, but I'm here to help!

The Maker Marketplace handbook explores the many aspects of starting and running a handmade crafts business, from the very beginning thoughts about why you'd like to start a business to evaluating your existing business.

This handbook contains easy-to-understand, up-to-date, valuable information on a wide range of topics you need to know to start your own handmade craft business, including:

How to face your fears
How to choose products to make
How to set SMART goals
How to conduct market research
How to find your niche
How to register trademarks & copyrights
How to source supplies
How to choose & register your business name
How to create a brand story, mission, & vision
How to choose your brand’s style-How to obtain a business license
How to get a tax ID number
How to set up your business finances
How to decide where to sell your products online
How to select markets and shows to sell your products
How to sell on consignment and wholesale
How to merchandise your products
How to determine and understand your market demographic
How to price your products
How and when to offer sales
How to ship your products
How to set marketing goals
How to take great product photos
How to write copy for your products
How to use social media to market your business
How to market your business online and in person
How to evaluate your business
How to conduct a SWOT analysis
How to address struggling product sales
How to improve your skills
How to reinvest your profits

Please note that this is an instant digital download (nothing will be shipped).