Hi there! I’m designer, metalsmith, and educator Megan Auman and I teach artists and makers how to profit from their creativity. I firmly believe that art, craft, and design make the world a better place, which is why I hate to see artists and makers undervaluing their work.

Whether that’s underpricing, burning out, or not marketing or selling to their full potential because they “don’t want to bother people,” I want to see artists and makers ditch the guilt and fear and start making real money from their work.

Here at Artists & Profit Makers, I share business advice I’ve learned running my eponymous jewelry line over the past seventeen years – everything from pricing to wholesale to product photography to yes, sales and marketing.

But more than that, I help artists and makers bring their businesses into Alignment so you can build a business that makes you money AND makes you happy!

business buzz 2-26-10

by Megan Aumanin business buzzon February 26

A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links:

Consumers Buy Into ‘Buy Local’ – Good news for indie boutiques and galleries!

How to price your work – Another great post in the Design*Sponge Biz Ladies series.

Get Back in the Black – Some tips on reducing business debt.

How to Deal With Negative Feedback in Social Media – When and how you should react to various forms of online criticism.

I co-wrote an article for Etsy’s Storque with Tara from Scoutie Girl. Its a little recap of our trip to the Buyer’s Market – with some useful trade show tips thrown in!

And don’t forget the CMBA book club starts on Monday!

2 Comments

Bethany Kihlstadius
February 26 @ 4:24 pm

Just found your blog (and twitter) and I love it! I’ve been running a fairly successful craft business for a few years but this year I want to take it to the next level. I’m also going to school for a Business Entrepreneurship degree. Thanks!
Joanne
February 28 @ 11:35 pm

Thanks, Megan. You and Tara have really made me rethink the grooming relationships between wholesale trade shows and online retail buyers. One question: Do you think that retail craft fairs have a different buyer demographic in general? I am trying to reach that older (Grandparent) market this summer and curious if the brand building rules differ for this kind of retail buyer.