This book will help turn your dreams of starting your own craft business into reality. Written for the UK market by Kevin Partner - published author and co-founder of craft retailer MakingYourOwnCandles.co.uk - this book provides practical, detailed advice and a series of milestones to get your craft business off the ground. It also includes extensive case studies from other successful craft businesses.
The book covers:
What you need to know about how business works
How to come up with, and test, your product range
3 methods for working out the right price
Plain English guidance on dealing with HMRC and other government bodies - including direct links to the resources and forms you need
Setting up at home - including specific advice on equipment and software
Online marketplaces, including eBay and Amazon
Top tips for success at Craft Fairs
Your website
How to promote your business and bring in the customers - online and in the real world
The seven secrets of success.
