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Craft Business Prep

  • Course
  • 20 Lessons

Start your own handmade business selling the crafts that you love to make. Angie Holden walks you through the correct way to decide what to sell, test your products, pick an online platform, and so much more!

Contents

Introduction

Learn more about Craft Business Prep and how to navigate the platform. Print the workbook in this section to follow along during the rest of the course.
START HERE! Introduction and Welcome Message
Craft Business Prep Workbook

Deciding What to Sell

First, you will need a product or products to sell in your handmade business. Let's find where your passion meets profits in a series of exercises so that you start your business right from the beginning. The last thing you want is to burn out too quickly once your business takes off! 
Your Passion and Deciding What to Sell
Market Research on Your Ideas
Your Product and Shipping Concerns
Start Up Costs and What to Sell

Business Name and Branding

Now that you have a product to sell, what will you call your business? Who are your customers going to be? What will your shop and logo look like? Let's dive into the branding of your handmade business.
Picking a Name for Your Business
Creating a Unique Business Name
Creating a Profile for Your Ideal Customer
Branding Your Small Business the Right Way

Starting Your Shop

Ready to sell? Start an online shop in this section and learn more about sourcing materials, pricing, and even marketing your products. This section could take some time as testing your products before jumping into sales is one of the most important factors.
Choosing an Online Selling Platform
Quality Materials at the Best Price
Pricing Your Handmade Goods
Test and Photograph Your Products
Ideas for Marketing Your Handmade Business

Legal Considerations

We have to talk about the not-so-fun stuff! Here are some things to think about when starting and running your handmade business.
Laws, Taxes, and More to Consider

Education and Resources

Want to continue your education on small business topics? Here are the places that I recommend! 
Resources to Continue Your Education

Bonuses

Find your course bonuses here. Download and use these workbooks to better understand your brand and customer.
Customer Profile Workbook
Brand Story Workbook
Small Business Organization Binder