Growing Your Business: Navigating Business Challenges Through Conversation & Shared Insights

3 - How to Start a Handmade Business: Tips and Resources for Starting Your Artisan Small Business

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Are you looking to start a handmade business but unsure where to begin? In this video, we will provide you with valuable tips and resources to kickstart your journey as an artisan business owner. Whether you're interested in selling crochet items on Etsy, fine jewelry at craft shows, or participating in vendor events, we've got you covered. Learn how to make more sales at craft fairs, legally start your business, and gain insights on how to succeed as a small business owner in the US by watching the Growing Your Business podcast. Watch now and turn your passion for crafting into a successful business venture!

Social Media platforms to consider for your business:

  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com

  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com

  • Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com

  • X (formerly Twitter) https://www.x.com

  • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com

  • TikTok https://www.tiktok.com

  • YouTube https://www.youtube.com

    • Website options to consider for your business:

    • Shopify https://www.shopify.com

    • Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com

      • Social Media schedulers:

      • Canva https://www.canva.com

      • Meta Business Suite https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite

      • Later https://www.later.com

      • Storrito https://www.storrito.com

      • Hootsuite https://www.hootsuite.com

        • Resources for doing taxes:

        • Quickbooks https://quickbooks.intuit.com
        • Turbotax https://turbotax.intuit.com
        • Paypal Account https://www.paypal.com
        • Chime Account https://www.chime.com

          • Resources for doing YouTube:

          • Keyword research https://www.vidiq.com
          • For turning long form content into shorts https://www.opusclips.com

            • Resources for doing Etsy:

            • Keyword research https://www.erank.com
            • For learning how to do Etsy https://www.youtube.com/ @StarlaMoore 

              • Where to get free boxes:

              • USPS https://store.usps.com/store/shipping-supplies/0-to-5/_/N-ong62h?_gl=1*1c7lo61*_gcl_au*MTQzOTc5ODA2LjE3MTc4NzMwNjU.*_ga*Njg5MDc3MDMyLjE3MTc4NzMwNjU.*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTcxNzg3MzA2NS4xLjAuMTcxNzg3MzA2NS4wLjAuMA..

                • Where to print labels:

                • Pirateship https://www.pirateship.com

                  • Products for crocheters *these are affiliate links*:

                  • Clover Hooks I have (smaller sizes) https://amzn.to/3yLhsCn
                  • Clover Hooks I have (larger sizes) https://amzn.to/4c6YqVm
                  • Tulip Hooks I have (these are the extra fancy ones. They're expensive so I only have smaller sizes) https://amzn.to/3xbf0Vn
                  • Cricut Maker 3 (for making felt eyes!) https://amzn.to/3Rikrsu

                    • Products for YouTubers *these are affiliate links*:

                    • Camera & Accessories I have https://amzn.to/4c6CEBT
                    • Wide Angle Lens I have https://amzn.to/4bQPIef
                    • Tripod I have https://amzn.to/3VihbPb
                    • Batteries I have https://amzn.to/3Vzk3IL
                    • 1T memory card I have https://amzn.to/3wZd3eP
                    • 2T external hard drive I have https://amzn.to/4aU92pP
                    • Clip-on Lav Mic https://amzn.to/4bSypJP
                    • MacBook Air Laptop I have https://amzn.to/45coAnH

                      • **Connect With Us**
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                      Jacki's Info -
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