Author Archive
The Future of Craft Fairs & Shows
This article by veteran show-goer and show-list publisher Bill Ronay paints a positive picture for sellers who are willing to keep current with trends and technology. “Artists and craft sellers must take the most professional approach possible to be consistently successful and profitable,” he says.
Introducing a New Category
As a new blogger, it took me awhile to realize that what was missing on my blog was something just for me–a place where I could share not only business articles and informative posts, but personal messages. A friend suggested I call this category “Barb’s Babble,” but although one definition of that word means to divulge information or secrets and “spill the beans,” that’s not exactly what I plan to do here.
How to Prepare for a Computer Crash
If you’ve never had a total computer system crash, count yourself lucky, because all the gurus say it’s not “IF” your computer is going to crash, but “WHEN.” Depending on how you prepare for this inevitability will determine how painful and how costly the crash experience will be.
How Life Leads Us
Have you ever noticed how life leads us in new directions when we least expect it? A step in any new direction will automatically set in motion a chain of events that could change and enrich not only your life, but the lives of your family and friends as well.
The Kathy Cisneros Success Story
This is the step-by-step success story of how single-mom Kathy Cisneros turned a simple bottle cap hobby into a profitable homebased business, first as a teacher, author and columnist, and then an internationally-recognized songwriter and vocalist.
Barb’s QuikTip #6-Time Management
Here’s how to get a handle on how you’re spending your time and then make changes that will free up several hours a week for your business activities.
State Consignment Laws
Retail shops are closing all over the country today. If you have any products on consignment in a retail craft shop or art gallery, you need to consider your risks for financial loss. This article offers helpful information on that topic
Why Do We Sell So Cheap?
This article by a 1970s craftsman illustrates that, historically, craftspeople have always had a tendency to underprice their wares. (From The Best of Artisan Crafts magazine, 1971-1976)
Calendar Control
Calendars are helpful time management and organizing tools we all need for maximum efficiency. Depending on your business, you may need several of them.
The Hazards of Handling Foreign Orders
Think twice before you package and ship that order to a buyer in Nigeria, Ghana, or even London. It could be a scam.
