Start and Run a Craft Business (Start & Run a) (Paperback)

by William G. Hynes (Author) "A successful craft business can be started and operated by almost anyone who is prepared to follow the suggestions in this book..." (more)
Key Phrases: most craft businesses, small craft business, crafts online, United States, Revenue Canada (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
- Profit from the popularity of handmade crafts - Make things that sell - Find markets for your crafts

From the Back Cover
This exceptional book is for anyone who has ever considered taking up crafts or who is already involved in crafts as a hobby or business. Those who want to turn their hobby into a money-making project and those who want to improve their current sales will benefit from the dozens of tips in this book. It gives practical step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating a successful craft business, whether it is done from the kitchen table or a production line.

It answers such questions as—

-How do I find out what crafts will sell? -What skills must I have? How good do I have to be? -How do I set prices for my work? -What are the best outlets for craft work? -How can I sell my crafts on the Internet? -Is wholesale or retail better for the beginner? -What government regulations affect craftworkers? -How can I increase production? -How much record-keeping is necessary? -Is it wise to hire other people to help?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Self-Counsel Press; 7th edition (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551803720
• ISBN-13: 978-1551803722
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #579,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars barbara brabec's book is better, February 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Start and Run a Profitable Craft Business: A Step-By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business Series) (Paperback)

i bought this book and barbara brabec's book. They both have the same kind of information, but spend the extra $ for her book as she dedicates a few hundred more pages to these subjects.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Craft People Looking to Sell Their Products, June 22, 2001

By	Greta Berg "bergol" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start and Run a Profitable Craft Business: A Step-By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business Series) (Paperback)

This book covers the A-Z of starting and running a craft business. It does not cover how to make crafts but it does give a long list of the types of crafts people can market. This book has helpful suggestions for beginners who want to start a craft business, as-well-as, seasoned professionals who want to expand or improve their craft business. The information in the chapters on production, getting loans, and market research are extremely helpful. Also included are helpful tips on how to pick the best craft shows. The author, William Hynes, shows his extensive knowledge of the craft business and shares his knowledge in an easy to read, straight-forward manner.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good, but brief, November 22, 2006

By	MFinesilver (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

I checked this book out because I'm interested in the possibility of selling knit goods. I found it to be good as an introduction to craft business. It covers everything from selecting and producing crafts to places to sell and managing small business. However, it covered each topic very briefly, not getting into much detail. For an overview of craft business, it was good at getting me thinking about possibilities. If, however, I pursue the idea more seriously, I'll have to read more books, as this one would be rather insufficient alone.