So, you’ve decided to set up shop online and want to figure out how to go about shipping your products to the customer. While there are several options to consider, I am going to shed some light on which might be the right option for your small business. Follow along for this quick Shipping 101 Lesson! Shipping 101: Your Carrier Options The Post Office There’s nothing like the classic, … [Read more...] about Shipping 101: How to Choose the Right Method for Your Business
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How to Choose an Online Selling Platform
Now that you have decided it's time to start selling online after reading The Pros and Cons of Selling Online, where do you start? Step One in How to Start an Online Shop: Choose a selling platform. There are so many options when it comes to setting up your online shop. Etsy? Amazon? Shopify? WP Commerce? There are so many options! Not to worry, I am here to give you the breakdown on each one to … [Read more...] about How to Choose an Online Selling Platform
The Pros and Cons of Selling Online
Hi, this is Kara, from Kailo Chic and I am here to share the pros and cons of selling online that I have learned over the past 14 years in business. Kailo Chic started in February 2005. I had just graduated from UT with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was ready to start working. After the first week at my new post college job, I freaked out and quit. Not the smartest thing to do, but I was … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Selling Online
Grow Your Brand’s Presence on Pinterest
Pinterest is a great resource for promoting your craft business or blog. Many in the industry will tell you that Pinterest is one of their top traffic referrers! Keep reading to learn how you can use Pinterest for business to maximize your presence and grow a following for your brand. Create a Business Account To maximize your success using Pinterest for business you will need a business … [Read more...] about Grow Your Brand’s Presence on Pinterest
Top 5 Tips for Running a Home Based Business
We recently shared our tips for how to start your own Etsy business. Whether you are starting with Etsy or with your own self promoted home based business, we want to help you succeed. Here are our top five tips for running a business from home. Top 5 Tips For Running a Business from Home Develop a Business Plan and Stick to It Every business needs to have goals, both to keep you … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Running a Home Based Business
Ten Ways to Grow Social Media Following
Once you have your craft business or your Etsy shop up and running, you will need to spend time promoting your business. Social media is a great way to introduce consumers to your brand and to reach a larger audience. Here are ten tips on how to grow your social media following for your craft business. How to Grow Your Social Media Following: 1. Create strong social profiles Give people a … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Grow Social Media Following
