3 - How to Start a Handmade Business: Tips and Resources for Starting Your Artisan Small Business

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Growing Your Business: Navigating Business Challenges Through Conversation & Shared Insights

Rebecca Mercker & Jackilyn Chaplain

12 episodes

6 days ago

Dive into a riveting conversation with Rebecca Mercker, a professional Jewelry Designer, and JackiLyn Chaplain, a skilled Crochet Artist. Together, they discuss navigating the challenges and victories of scaling both online handmade product based businesses and selling at in person market events. Don't miss out — tune into our podcast and discover the secrets to growing your business.

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3 - How to Start a Handmade Business: Tips and Resources for Starting Your Artisan Small Business

Growing Your Business: Navigating Business Challenges Through Conversation & Shared Insights

27 minutes 43 seconds

1 year ago

3 - How to Start a Handmade Business: Tips and Resources for Starting Your Artisan Small Business

Are you looking to start a handmade business but unsure where to begin? In this video, we will provide you with valuable tips and resources to kickstart your journey as an artisan business owner. Whether you're interested in selling crochet items on Etsy, fine jewelry at craft shows, or participating in vendor events, we've got you covered. Learn how to make more sales at craft fairs, legally start your business, and gain insights on how to succeed as a small business owner in the US by watching the Growing Your Business podcast. Watch now and turn your passion for crafting into a successful business venture!

Social Media platforms to consider for your business:

Website options to consider for your business:

Shopify https://www.shopify.com
Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com

Social Media schedulers:

Canva https://www.canva.com
Meta Business Suite https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite
Later https://www.later.com
Storrito https://www.storrito.com
Hootsuite https://www.hootsuite.com

Resources for doing taxes:

Quickbooks https://quickbooks.intuit.com
Turbotax https://turbotax.intuit.com
Paypal Account https://www.paypal.com
Chime Account https://www.chime.com

Resources for doing YouTube:

Keyword research https://www.vidiq.com
For turning long form content into shorts https://www.opusclips.com

Resources for doing Etsy:

Keyword research https://www.erank.com
For learning how to do Etsy https://www.youtube.com/ @StarlaMoore

Where to get free boxes:

USPS https://store.usps.com/store/shipping-supplies/0-to-5/_/N-ong62h?_gl=1*1c7lo61*_gcl_au*MTQzOTc5ODA2LjE3MTc4NzMwNjU.*_ga*Njg5MDc3MDMyLjE3MTc4NzMwNjU.*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTcxNzg3MzA2NS4xLjAuMTcxNzg3MzA2NS4wLjAuMA..

Where to print labels:

Pirateship https://www.pirateship.com

Products for crocheters *these are affiliate links*:

Clover Hooks I have (smaller sizes) https://amzn.to/3yLhsCn
Clover Hooks I have (larger sizes) https://amzn.to/4c6YqVm
Tulip Hooks I have (these are the extra fancy ones. They're expensive so I only have smaller sizes) https://amzn.to/3xbf0Vn
Cricut Maker 3 (for making felt eyes!) https://amzn.to/3Rikrsu

Products for YouTubers *these are affiliate links*:

Camera & Accessories I have https://amzn.to/4c6CEBT
Wide Angle Lens I have https://amzn.to/4bQPIef
Tripod I have https://amzn.to/3VihbPb
Batteries I have https://amzn.to/3Vzk3IL
1T memory card I have https://amzn.to/3wZd3eP
2T external hard drive I have https://amzn.to/4aU92pP
Clip-on Lav Mic https://amzn.to/4bSypJP
MacBook Air Laptop I have https://amzn.to/45coAnH

**Connect With Us** Rebecca's Info - Website: https://www.rebeccamerckerdesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamerckerdesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaMerckerDesign/ WhatNot: https://www.whatnot.com/user/rebeccamercker/ Jacki's Info - Website: https://www.worksofwhimsycrochet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksofwhimsycrochetco/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/wYcsZKKhK57nRUbe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worksofwhimsycrochetco Email: Jacki@WorksofWhimsyCrochet.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=114207489&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link