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Juggling a Work from Home Balance

Juggling a Work from Home Balance

As the owner of a booming side gig, juggling my work from home balance has been one of the most challenging tasks to date.  If you asked me 4 years ago what I pictured working from home with 3 kids would be like I may have painted a picture of a mom sitting at her desk working away while her kids color in a coloring book nearby.  Homemade dinner on the stove, house clean, kids bathed.  And as she … [Read more...] about Juggling a Work from Home Balance

A DIY Home Office Space with Pegboard

A DIY Home Office Space with Pegboard

When we purchased our home I was so excited because we were getting a bonus room - a home office! I came up with this DIY office space with a neat pegboard shipping station! Having an organized and functional workspace can make all the difference with productivity! If you’ve bought a home, you know what it’s like to have visions when you move in but then years later there are one or two … [Read more...] about A DIY Home Office Space with Pegboard

The Pros and Cons of Selling Online

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

Spread Your Budget and Lower Overhead Costs

Spread Your Budget and Lower Overhead Costs

You have to spend money to make money, right? This is a fact of being a small business owner. Still, you want to keep your spending in check so that you can maximize your profits and grow your maker business successfully. Here are several ways that you can spread your budget to lower overhead costs. Spread Your Budget and Lower Overhead Costs: Buy Supplies In Bulk You can save time and … [Read more...] about Spread Your Budget and Lower Overhead Costs

Creative Ways to Grow Your Customer Base

Creative Ways to Grow Your Customer Base

As a home-based business owner and maker, it can sometimes feel daunting to reach customers outside your circle of influence. With craft shows you are limited to whoever shows up that day. With online shops, you rely on returning customers, referrals, and social media channels. If you are looking for fresh ideas for attracting clients, we can help. Here are several creative ways to grow your … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Grow Your Customer Base

From Craft Fairs to Selling Online

From Craft Fairs to Selling Online

Many of you have turned your crafting talents into successful craft fair businesses.  Congratulations!  It takes a lot of dedication to turn your passion into a business. Are you ready to take the leap from selling locally to selling globally?  Here are some tips for how to sell crafts online and turn your craft fair business into an online business. 1. Brand Your Business As a successful … [Read more...] about From Craft Fairs to Selling Online

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Darice was founded in 1954, by Pat Catan, an entrepreneur from humble beginnings who valued hard work and dedication. Today, Darice Inc. is a premier manufacturer and wholesale distributor in the craft industry.

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