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Understanding Juried Craft Shows: How to Participate and Prepare for Success!

Are you a craft seller looking to take your business to the next level? Learn about juried craft shows, how to participate and prepare, and why they're important to your success!

· 4 min read

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Resolutions to make for your DTC business in 2023

It's almost 2023! It's time to start thinking of making some resolutions for your small business.

· 2 min read

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Jewelry Making Business Names To Make You Shine

The ultimate guide to choosing a great business name for your handmade jewelry business.

· 9 min read

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Don’t Get Burned! Know the Legal Requirements for Selling Homemade Candles

It's important to be aware of your legal obligations when starting a homemade candle business. We cover requirements from registration to labelling so you can be confident of your responsibilities.

· 7 min read

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How to Start a Jewelry Making Business

A jewelry making business can be a fun and rewarding way to earn a living. With a little creativity, patience, and practice, you can create beautiful pieces of jewelry that people will love to wear. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started on your jewelry making journey.

· 9 min read

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How to easily manage your Etsy and Shopify inventory

A guide on how to manage inventory levels between Etsy and Shopify.

· 4 min read

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How to fix Etsy Inventory Errors

Here's how to fix some common inventory errors you'll encounter as an Etsy seller.

· 2 min read

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How do small businesses keep track of inventory for free?

There are many different ways that small businesses can keep track of their inventory for free. We discuss the pros and cons of each so you can choose the right one for your business.

· 4 min read

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What is Faire Wholesale? The Ultimate Guide

We discuss Faire Wholesale, the online handmade wholesale marketplace - how it works, what are the fees for selling on this platform and what markups you should use.

· 7 min read

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The Summer Slump - what to do when your craft sales are slow

When your handmade craft sales start to slow down, it's easy to panic - we show how to take this situation in your stride and how to turn this to your advantage.

· 8 min read

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Create the Perfect Jewelry Business Logo: Ideas and Tips to Get You Started

The ultimate guide to creating the perfect logo for your new jewelry business.

· 8 min read

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How to Get in Touch With Etsy Customer Support: The Ultimate Guide

Struggling to get in touch with Etsy customer support? This guide will show you how to do it the right way - and fast.

· 5 min read

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How Much Does It Cost to Run an Etsy Shop?

How much does it cost to run an Etsy shop? In this article, we'll dive into the different fees you need to be aware of when selling on Etsy, and how to calculate your pricing to make the best profits.

· 9 min read

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Best Jewelry Inventory Software: The Ultimate Comparison

This blog post looks at the best inventory software options available right now for small jewelry businesses. Learn about the best software solutions on the market for jewelry makers, including features and pricing.

· 5 min read

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Why you need to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for your handmade products

Bill of Materials tracking can lead to being more organised and saving a ton of money. We show you how to get started with BOMs.

· 5 min read

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