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My Best Silhouette Cameo & Cricut Business Advice for Newbies

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Every year in early and mid November I receive a lot of emails and social media requests asking, “Where should I start?” from new Silhouette Cameo and Cricut owners. This makes sense, because many people are trying to save up for holiday gifts. Today, I’m sharing the best posts on Cutting for Business for newbies.

  1. Going into business is not a light decision, make sure you are ready: Are you ready to start a business with your Silhouette or Cricut die cutting machine? by cuttingforbusiness.com
  2. If you want to make money, you have to spend money: Silhouette or Cricut Business Start Up Costs by cuttingforbusiness.com
  3. Don’t try to be a master of too many things. Choose a specialty and stick with it: 10 Benefits to Having a Niche in Your Craft Business - Great for Silhouette Cameo and Cricut Crafters - by cuttingforbusiness.com
  4. Licenses are a big deal and you need a commercial license on for everything you sell:A must read article on personal use, commercial use, limited commercial use cut files and fonts in your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Small Business - by cuttingforbusiness.com
  5. There’s a lot in a name – choose wisely: Tips to Help You Name Your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore Small Business by cuttingforbusiness.com
  6. You aren’t going to make any money unless you price your items correctly: How to Price Your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Crafts for Sale - by cuttingforbusiness.com
  7. If your whole purpose is to make money, be sure you pay yourself: How Much to Pay Yourself in Your Craft Business - Great for Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Small Business Owners - by cuttingforbusiness.com
  8. Shipping from home isn’t hard: Learn how to easily ship packages from home in your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Small Business - by cuttingforbusiness.com
  9. Trademarks and copyrights can be an issue. Don’t infringe on someone else’s intellectual property – ever: Tutorial: How to Search the US Patent & Trademark Office TESS Database - by cuttingforbusiness.com
  10. Those that have come before you made mistakes, learn from them: 6 mistakes new Silhouette Cameo business owners make - cuttingforbusiness.com

Looking for more help with you Silhouette Cameo or Cricut business? Cutting for Business has over 400 business related articles, two workbooks, and mini guides to help you along the way.

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