tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post2163882931375098868..comments2023-07-12T11:10:05.882+01:00Comments on Artists in Business: Book "Competition"Glassprimitifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067465437881178398noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-70404939214376375442012-04-21T17:58:29.934+01:002012-04-21T17:58:29.934+01:00Whether it's an online or a 'bricks and mo...Whether it's an online or a 'bricks and mortar' business, be honest about your product(s) and always look at your business from a potential customer's point of view. Firstly, ask yourself: would I buy this if someone else made it? If you can (honestly) answer yes, then you're off to a good start! Once you do start selling, continue to ask yourself similar questions about your customer service, returns/refund policies, shipping prices and methods, product photos/display, and so on.Emma in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07454573358767112804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-86082101832843456132012-04-17T18:38:45.319+01:002012-04-17T18:38:45.319+01:00Keep going!Keep going!Peony and Thistlehttp://www.peonyandthistle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-70869396638414242972012-04-15T20:24:41.955+01:002012-04-15T20:24:41.955+01:00Great tips! I started a small Etsy shop in januar...Great tips! I started a small Etsy shop in january and only sold some necklaces last month. It spurred me on to create some unusual bookmarks. It gave me confidence, but I also realised that I took a lack of sales personally when I shouldn't have. Keep at it! Keep making, being inspired and thinking outside the box!Vintuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693771839249134527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-13128612296603469652012-04-14T16:12:44.910+01:002012-04-14T16:12:44.910+01:00Hi, I just found your blog and love it. There have...Hi, I just found your blog and love it. There have been some great tips here so far. My top tip would be to develop your brand and to take great photos. I think the tip about not getting disheartened is fantastic. I think a lot of makers develop a website and think that people will just find it and buy. But it takes time and work to drive traffic and it is important to push through the slow times.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348184406048243118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-18462289853529695732012-04-13T08:42:43.045+01:002012-04-13T08:42:43.045+01:00Hello!
My top tip is to love what you do and don&#...Hello!<br />My top tip is to love what you do and don't get disheartened. Sometimes you do need to evaluate your work and think "What do the public want?" but as long as you dont lose touch with yourself and your ideas, and you are passionate then your products will shine :) <br />xxxKelly Wilson (Barfoot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08344032611629458662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-46282219919579945902012-04-12T08:45:05.043+01:002012-04-12T08:45:05.043+01:00Hi a blog 'follow' from me!
My tip...... W...Hi a blog 'follow' from me!<br />My tip...... Well to all artists and crafters don't be afraid!! Do a research in the area to want to go into then go for it, if you make products be confident to be different and don't let things hold you back as it will help you stand out from the crowd. Always take a step back though and look over the last 6 months - a year if something doesn;t work change it and keep moving forward and enjoy!<br />JessJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877529392877935706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-16611990481736494402012-04-11T14:51:05.308+01:002012-04-11T14:51:05.308+01:00If you can, find and develop an 'image' or...If you can, find and develop an 'image' or unique selling point. This will help people to remember you, and catch their eye....so that they will hopefully come back to your shop, and recommend you. I'm still working on mine lol!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129554983740731936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-19457228910589642312012-04-10T22:56:04.447+01:002012-04-10T22:56:04.447+01:00My top business tip for artists/designers/makers i...My top business tip for artists/designers/makers is to be realistic with your prices. You can't run it as a business if you don't factor in your time into the pricing. Oh and be patient... it will take time for you to get known.<br />Christine Harvey<br />Rose Cottage Crafts<br />www.facebook.com/rosecottagecrafts<br />@rosecottcraftsRose Cottage Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682949989383239909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-4560115428991155422012-04-10T21:50:30.125+01:002012-04-10T21:50:30.125+01:00hi there. popped over from UK Handmade. my tip, be...hi there. popped over from UK Handmade. my tip, believe in what you do and keep at it..jennymannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-56056713602503729532012-04-10T21:06:01.155+01:002012-04-10T21:06:01.155+01:00My tip is believe in your business, remember why y...My tip is believe in your business, remember why you started the business and remember to enjoy what you do! Be creative and still find time to make things that you enjoy and give you pleasure xemazingemzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985721542117273528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-62526599056370851142012-04-10T19:19:56.640+01:002012-04-10T19:19:56.640+01:00Stay positive, and keep on keeping on, and make th...Stay positive, and keep on keeping on, and make the most of all the other makers out there in internet land, especially if you don't know many Artists/Makers in every day life, they are going through the same struggles, and you can support each other.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978263669919740765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-79366588476441715892012-04-10T18:06:44.351+01:002012-04-10T18:06:44.351+01:00I also came over via UK Handmade. I've never f...I also came over via UK Handmade. I've never followed a blog before but will follow this. Kirstenhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiki-Black-Studio/362417307108940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-20823992235796949412012-04-10T16:30:21.030+01:002012-04-10T16:30:21.030+01:00Came over via UK Handmade. Have followed and will ...Came over via UK Handmade. Have followed and will also find you on fb, like this blog v much. My top tip would be to believe, in yourself, your product and the future you are heading for. ZoeThe Sewing Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488180085390074249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-41672867664369727952012-04-10T16:25:27.263+01:002012-04-10T16:25:27.263+01:00If you are passionate about what you do, it will s...If you are passionate about what you do, it will show in your work. If you're not passionate about it, don't do it!Diomoglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310901691621495896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-21246711429303027102012-04-10T15:35:26.826+01:002012-04-10T15:35:26.826+01:00Understand that there will be "up" month...Understand that there will be "up" months and "down" months, and the down months don't mean you're failing.Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254108021356196149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-73327812671668574132012-04-10T14:24:46.013+01:002012-04-10T14:24:46.013+01:00Alrighty, what a fantastic book to be giving away....Alrighty, what a fantastic book to be giving away. <br /><br />My business tip for Artists/Makers is try not to do too much at once. Time management is important, organise your tasks by importance and ease, allowing you to achieve something every day. Feeling like you've achieved something is very motivating.Britt Coxonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-75332940701653798732012-04-10T14:09:00.700+01:002012-04-10T14:09:00.700+01:00Hi, Paula here from Peblsrock
My top tip would hav...Hi, Paula here from Peblsrock<br />My top tip would have to be diversify! It would be sooooo dangerous to assume that one item that you make will become the biggest seller and the one that carries your business. More often it's the diversity of items, the range of colours, the variety that people like the most. I used to think selling sea glass was a great business, but then discovered selling photos of sea glass was even better, as i can sell many sizes, formats, and the same image sells over and over. Now it's a major portion of my income. Give it a try. Each business will be different but the same principle applies. <br />PaulaPeblsRockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11118286743665447610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934032806438165901.post-24246853971762653822012-04-10T14:02:19.669+01:002012-04-10T14:02:19.669+01:00"What is your Top Business Tip for Artists/Ma..."What is your Top Business Tip for Artists/Makers?"<br /><br />Keep at it! You have to keep trying and keep learning all the time. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advise from other people in your field/craft.<br /><br />ShaliniShalini Austin Metalsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207379036233643259noreply@blogger.com