I’m a huge advocate for having a niche, or specialty, in your Silhouette or Cricut craft business. While some believe it is better to be a ‘Jack/Jill of all Trades’, here are some benefits of choosing a niche. 10 Benefits to Having a Niche in Your Craft Business Credibility – When a new customer comes …
Yesterday, I talked about some of the cheapest businesses to start with your Silhouette or Cricut. It’s not surprising that the cheapest niches can sometimes be the most crowded. Let’s take a minute to look more into which niches are the most crowded. (Not sure about the whole ‘niche’ thing? Learn more here.) Top 4 …
Last week, the class announcements were made for the June session of the All Things Silhouette Conference in Peachtree City, Georgia. After missing the last conference due to my husband’s health, I’m thrilled to say I will again be presenting! (And thank you for the all the kind words in emails and messages about my …
Should you be a jack-of-all-trades (perhaps, a jane-of-all-trades!) or a specialist in one? I love crafting, and I’m sure that you do too, but as sellers we don’t need to sell every type of product we’ve ever created. A niche is a product specialty that you develop over time, and many sellers become well known because of …
One of the best investments you can make in your craft business is learning to design your own SVG files. Learn more at How to Design SVGs. Psst! Use coupon code: CFBHOME to get started. Start Your Craft Business 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Craft Business 10 Benefits to Having a …
Surely you’ve noticed that so many crafters buy a Silhouette or a Cricut and then decide to go into business. While I’m one of their (and yours!) biggest fans and cheerleaders, the amount of new home based craft businesses opening in the last few years is high. Unfortunately, this leads to market saturation. While I’ve …
Right now, the world is seeing small businesses reinvent themselves to stay in business through COVID-19. From the restaurant that is only offering take out or delivery to the gym that is broadcasting classes online, don’t let your craft business be left out. If you are thinking of reinventing your business, adding a digital component, …
Looking for a local craft store? Maybe you ran out of something and need it immediately to finish an order? Perhaps you are looking for somewhere you could teach local craft classes? Or, just looking for some crafty friends? Here is a list of brick and mortar craft vinyl stores that have been submitted by …
Late February and March tend to be slower months for at home craft business owners. There’s no need to panic, because all businesses experience ups and downs. In fact, slow times can be beneficial because you can get a few extra tasks done. Today, I’m sharing some ideas of things you can do to keep …