Category: Start Making Money
How to Build Your Own Ambassador Program and Why it’s so Effective
If you’re even somewhat in the DTC (Direct-to-consumer) world, you know the power of “social proof” and “UGC (User Generated…
Homemade Holiday Gifting
It’s early November, the snow is falling and you’re being bombarded with the thought of gift-giving. You haven’t even finished…
Packing Your Holiday Soap
So you’ve made soaps, mixed some peppermint oil in and created that fancy swirl technique to “wow” your friends and family. Now…
Hobby to Business Series: Craft Show Season
Preface Craft show season is once again upon us, providing the perfect venue for Artisans to get out in the…
Hobby to Business Series: Where to Sell Your Product
Where to Sell Your Product Finding a place to sell your handmade goods can seem overwhelming if you’re not sure…
Hobby to Business Series: Labeling Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Labeling segment in our Hobby to Business Series. Ideally, you have now either conjured…
Hobby to Business Series: Cosmetic Labeling
Today we will explore some of the general cosmetic labeling guidelines as well as some useful tips to take into consideration.
Hobby to Business Series: Packaging
Product packaging tells the story of you and your brand. Not only does it make a great marketing tool, but…
Hobby to Business Series: Establishing Your Brand
Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored the first steps of turning a hobby into a business. With products developed…
Hobby to Business Series: Calculating Cost
Foreword With craft show season rapidly approaching, I wanted to share how to take a closer look at your production…
Hobby to Business Series: Product Development
Foreword “Imitation is sincerest form of flattery.” – Charles Caleb Colton In the last post of our Hobby…
Hobby to Business Series: What Will You Sell?
Determining What to Sell I firmly believe the old saying “slow and steady wins the race” holds true. As crafters,…
Hobby to Business Series: Thoughts to Consider
Welcome to the third edition of our series covering everything you need to know about turning your hobby into a…
Small Business Saturday: Never Give Up
Make money. Create your own schedule. Be your own boss. Who wouldn’t want to live this vision? Turning your hobby…
Turning Your Hobby Into a Business
The Birth of Bulk Apothecary Picture it: Streetsboro, Ohio, 2008. A small company called Natural Essentials owned by a family…