One of the things we talk about in my classes are all the fantabulous books and magazines out there all about starting a craft business. You might recall the blog post where I chatted about Meg Mateo's Craft Inc. Well did you know Meg has an all new book out called Craft Inc. Business Planner
? Most of my students light up like a Christmas tree when they see my copy. That's because they all have Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business
and found it so beneficial they can't wait to get their hot little hands on the Business Planner.
Making a business plan is a daunting task. Naughty Secretary Club has been in business around 10 years and I'm still avoiding writing one. After flipping through Craft Inc. Business Planner
it might actually one day happen. The book walks you through business basics, wholesale sales, trade shows, product lines and more. Some of the more mysterious topics in running a business. Each section of Craft Inc. Business Planner
is a workbook. There is a brief explanation but most of the book is actually blank with prompts for you to fill in the appropriate information about your business. There are lot's of valuable nuggets of information from established crafters and bloggers throughout the book for inspiration.
Remember don't over think starting your business, but don't skip doing your research either. Craft Inc. Business Planner
in combination with Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business
are the perfect guides to get you started on your merry little entrepreneurial way!Special thanks to Chronicle Books for sending over Craft Inc. Business Planner
I'm using Meg Mateo's Craft Inc. as my primary resource for starting my business- I'm SO excited to hear that she's created a workbook as well!!
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I just bought this and I'm slowly making it through.. I loved Craft Inc, and I love this one so far. I just get stumped on some of the numbers..
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit floaty with my business which is why I am so happy to have found this!
Thanks for posting! Cheers, Chrissy
This is great news! I was just pondering in todays blog how tomorrow I was going to write about having a crafty business and some resources I have found. Your blog post and this book will def go on the list! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, your crafty business class was AMAZING! It is 3 days later and I still haven't slept well thanks to all of the great ideas spinning around in my head!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you taking the time to look more closely into this book. I have had it for several months and it's just sitting in a stack of other crafty business books. Cracking it open at the start of a new year is perfect timing. Thanks again!
melissa
I was actually a bit disappointed with craft Inc, as a lot of it was stuff I'd already figured out on my own. Looking at your post though, I am beginning to think I may give this new one a try - sounds more hands-on which is a bit more what I'm looking for. SImilar titles to check out: "The Creative Entrepreneur" by Lisa Sonora Beam - I freaking LOVE this one! Can't recommend it enough. And "The Savvy Crafter's Guide to Success" by Sandra McCall - I just got this, so I haven't read all of it. So far it seems like great info and ideas, though I'm a little on the fence about the writing style. Still enjoying it though!
ReplyDeleteGreat information! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHey Betsi if you click the link in this post that says Craft, Inc at the top it takes you to a review (and a giveaway) I did with those books you mentioned. I hoard crafty business books. I am super duper excited about Kari Chapin's upcoming book The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and On-Line. I have an advanced copy and it is pretty dang awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo important to teach those that craft that they should build a bonafide business plan and take their beautiful work seriously!
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