Crafting a Successful Small Business
Author | : Joanne Dewberry |
Publisher | : Harriman House Limited |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2012-07-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781908003430 |
ISBN-13 | : 190800343X |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The UK handmade market is currently riding high as our attitudes to shopping and the products we want to buy are changing. With this change comes a new wave of manufacturers - small, local and talented. If you are a producer of handmade products, or you have a craft hobby and are thinking about taking the next step and wondering how to do it, then this book has the answers. In it you will find out: - How to turn your hobby into a small business - Where to sell your products, both on and offline - How to price your products - How to develop a unique and recognisable brand - Where to start with visual merchandising - How to use social media to market your business This book not only takes you through these points in no-nonsense plain English, but also has quirky craft activities to complete along the way. Jam-packed with top hints and tips from real-life crafty small business owners in the know, this book is essential reading for anyone looking to craft their way to success!