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What is the best way to market my handmade products for the holiday season?

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

p asked:

I work as a manicurist and i make my own salt scrubs that i use on my clients feets and hand during their manicures. I also make Whipped shea butter and natural body oils. I sell some in the salon where i work, but i want more exposure and i want to get my name and proudct out there. Any suggestions.

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Tags: Feets, Handmade Products, Salt Scrubs
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Where is the best place to market my handmade jewelry? I use good supplies and natural stones in my work?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Robin J asked:

Tried Ebay and Etsy but would like to find something more specific to handmade jewelry.

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Tags: Ebay, Jewelry Supplies, Natural Stones
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Selling handmade cards via home parties? What do you think?

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

kellyoribine asked:

I want to sell my handmade cards by booking home parties. This would work similar to an avon or tupperware party: A hostess would recieve a free gift just for hosting the party. She would invite all her friends out for about an hour or so and i would give a short presentation on my products, especially the custom options, and then give them some time to sit and look through binders filled with samples of my handmade cards. There would be games and a free draw. There would be many cards and packages of cards available for take home purchase, or they could order custom cards, invitations and stationary. The hostess then recieves a commission from what has been sold…either 10% cash or 20% merchandise. (so, if i sell 200$ worth, she can choose 20$ cash or 40 worth of merch)

What do you think? Has anybody seen this done? Do you have any tips or tricks for me? Do you think 18$ is too pricey for a 6 pack of luxury handmade cards? I’d like any feedback i can get. Thanks.

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Tags: Custom Cards, Merch, Tupperware Party
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How is the handmade jewel industry and what would be the best sellers and where do i start?

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Shy-Ann asked:

I have just retire and would like to take my hobby to the next level

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Tags: Best Sellers, Jewel, Next Level
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I want to sale handmade clothes online.How do I protect my clothingline name without registering as a business?

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Jessica asked:

Are there any laws that will force me to register the sale of handmade items as a business? How do I protect my brand name without forming an official business name?

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Tags: Business Name, Clothes Online, Register
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What is a catchy name for a handmade furniture business?

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

whitem12423 asked:

I have been building furniture for some time and have decided to formally establish a business name and website. Can anyone come up with any catchy one-word names? I like Heirloom, but I would like some more ideas. Any thoughts?

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Tags: Building Furniture, Catchy Name, Handmade Furniture
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is making a store for handmade items a good idea?

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

iceveela77 asked:

i thinking of doing this over the internet. but i make a lot of handmade items.like knitting scarfs, hats, headbands, wristbands, socks, dolls, make lanyards, bead bracelets and necklaces, etc. so i’ll like to make it a business. i already have a business plan. and price ranges. and i don’t believe in mass produced items. they don’t have originality. would this be a good idea?

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Tags: Dolls, Hats, Socks
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How much should we charge for an Exclusive Design on a handmade,custom soap?

Monday, September 6th, 2010

email_vanessalynn asked:

I own a small Natural, Handmade Bath and Body business. We sell to hotel shops, souvenir shops and small boutiques, including pet shops (only our pet products of course) and occasionally we get a custom soap request. According to the store, we design a soap exclusively for them.

How much should that exclusive design fee be? I make it so it expires in 1 year and they have to renew and usually charge a one-time fee of $50. Is that okay?

Thank you!
V.L.

Marie

Tags: Bath And Body, Handmade Soap, Time Fee
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How do you market handmade products?

Monday, August 30th, 2010

suburbanprincess96 asked:

Currently I make soy candles (absolutely delicious) and handmade beaded jewelry. I have developed a small following of dedicated clients through my job and I am interested in taking the next step into making my hobby a business. Any suggestions?

Doreen

Tags: Handmade Beaded Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Handmade Products
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What is the average income if you have a website where people buy handmade jewelry?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

I asked:

I’m starting a business of jewelry making at home. Any prices for handmade jewelry would be nice, too. I’m making them with beads if that helps at all.

Thanks!

Pearl

Tags: Average Income, Buy Jewelry, People
Posted in Small Business | 5 Comments »