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
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10 ways retailers can take advantage of National Craft Month in March
National Craft Month is just around the corner and I want to help you, the retail store owner, prepare for it. We should all look at National Craft Month as a movement. Why? When I ask workshop attendees in my own store what brings them in, many of them say they reserve a spot in our workshops so they can put their phone downs and dedicate some time doing things they love….being … [Read more...] about 10 ways retailers can take advantage of National Craft Month in March
How to Run an In-Store DIY Workshop
Online shopping is convenient, but it doesn’t offer the personal touches of in-store experiences, and brick and mortar retail stores are far from dead. According to Adobe, more than 80% of holiday shopping in 2018 was done in brick and mortar stores. -Independent Retailer. As an independent retail store owner myself, my sister and I know the value we provide when we’re face to face with our … [Read more...] about How to Run an In-Store DIY Workshop
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
Selling to Retailers: Are you Prepared?
Are you a maker who’s ready to grow and scale their business? Have you set up an efficient system to make your products quickly? Have you sourced your materials at discounted prices, or in bulk, so you can sell at wholesale prices and still profit? If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be ready to approach retailers and sell your products at wholesale or consignment pricing. … [Read more...] about Selling to Retailers: Are you Prepared?
Choose the Right Products for Your Customers
Deciding what to sell is one of the biggest ongoing decisions retailers have to make. You want to sell items that are both in high demand and profitable. Here are several things to consider to help during the assortment planning process. In no time you'll be finding the right products for your customer base. Assortment Planning Process: Research The first step in the assortment planning process … [Read more...] about Choose the Right Products for Your Customers
