I’ve been running my own handmade business for almost 7 years now (my bizaversary is this month!), and over that time I have discovered some hard-won knowledge about how to make the most of your time, your creativity, and what you need to do to make your handmade business the best it can be.

 

Today, to celebrate the 25th episode of the Create & Thrive podcast, I’ve created an epic episode for you, where I outline 25 essential tips for running a handmade business.

I believe that becoming successful is all down to pacing yourself, to being optimistic yet realistic – dream big, but don’t over-extend yourself beyond what’s actually do-able.

I believe that you need to get clear on why you’re doing this – to get clear on your core values, and allow them to guide you in all the decisions that you make.

There is so much goodness in this episode – I really dig down into the principles that will help you to achieve success – whatever that means to you.

 

I have also put together a FREE downloadable e-book from this episode!

 

This is available as part of my  #HandmadeBusinessToolkit – which is packed full of free resources (ebooks, downloadables, and guides) that will help you grow a thriving handmade biz.

The Handmade Business Toolkit is available for absolutely FREE to my C&T email subscribers.

If you’re not already subscribed, just pop your email in the box above and click ‘subscribe’ to get access to the #HandmadeBusinessToolkit for absolutely free!

 

 

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Quotes and highlights from this Episode:

* Turning your passion into your business sounds like a great idea but you can run the risk of killing the passion

* You need to spend quite a bit of time on the business side of things

* “Are you going to still love it in five years time?”

* You can get your stuff out there and then you can tweak it and alter it whenever you want

* “Until you get something out into the world, you’re not going to be getting any feedback.”

* Are your things what other people want to buy?

* You need to have a product for sale – not just a business idea

* “I want to help people find freedom in their own lives.”

* Get clear on your core values and put them out into the world

* You may want to create new things which aren’t saleable but you need to make sure you understand that it’s to indulge your creativity and not for your business

* Remember to be grateful for what you’re doing, especially when you have feelings of boredom or frustrating

* “Find ways to keep your love and passion burning for your business.”

* Moving from hobby to business means you might not feel like you can charge the right amount for your work

* “You might be stuck in an unrealistic price vortex with everyone around you undervaluing their work.”

* Charge what your time is worth

* “Don’t hide from working out your prices correctly.”

* It’s OK to ask for help

* Paying for workshops and other learning opportunities may be better than using up your ...