I recently set up a shop on Creative Fabrica. I’ve found it different from other marketplaces I’ve sold on, so I wanted to share my experience setting up my shop – and answer some FAQ along the way. What is Creative Fabrica? Creative Fabrica is an online marketplace for digital goods. At the time of …
Starting Your Business
Looking for a good craft business name? I’ve gotten so many emails and requests to add more names to my craft business name bank, I’m excited to share a larger list of craft business names today. Buyer Beware: If you see a name you like, register it before someone else does. 5 Things to Do …
Just like the big box retailers, you have to decide what to do with any leftover Christmas products or supplies in your Silhouette or Cricut small business. Let’s take a look at the three options today, along with the pros and cons. What to Do With Leftover Christmas Inventory Tell me in the comments, what …
As the seasons change, retailers clearance out the old products to make room for new ones. Cutting for Business readers are always sharing great deals they have been getting at local craft stores with me. (That I always seem to miss!) In any case, I wanted to take a few minutes and write a quick …
Now that we are a few years out of the pandemic, when we look back we realize that not everything that came out of the pandemic was bad. When people stayed home, they relied more on online purchases and businesses. I truly believe this kickstarted our era of ‘work from home’ jobs and careers as …
Happy Tax Day! Do you ever wonder if your side hustle is a hobby or a business? Let’s take a look from the eyes of the IRS. While you might call yourself a hobbyist – you’d better be sure that the IRS agrees with you. Today, I’m sharing criteria about how to IRS defines a …
Around Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas, I see craft businesses selling baskets or product bundles that include candy, cookies, and alcohol. If you remember, I love product bundles (see my article How to Make More Money Selling Personalized Christmas Elves from Christmas) as a way to make your products stand out and increase your cart …
Want to make more money selling the products you already have online? Of course you do, who doesn’t? Today, let’s talk about static pricing vs dynamic pricing. This may sound complicated, but you come across dynamic pricing in the real world every single day. Basic Definitions of Static Pricing vs Dynamic Pricing Static Pricing A …
Adding a decal to your car or truck is a great way to advertise your Silhouette or Cricut based business. In fact, it is easy to cut the vinyl yourself and have a custom decal for your car in only a few minutes! But, did you know that adding your business details to your vehicle …