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 4-10-10

by Megan Aumanin business buzzon April 10

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

DIY USP ASAP – A really great worksheet for developing your unique selling proposition.

Dear BAKERY: Profit Sharing – Some suggestions for implementing an employee profit sharing program in your small business.

10 Steps to Wholesale Success – Tips to get your wholesale business booming.

What Goes Into Redrawing? – I loved Chris Brogan’s post on redefining his goals and priorities.

Putting the Cart After the Horse: Finding Your Target Market – Four steps to figure out just who it is you should be marketing to.

Merchandising Your Vendor Table – Tips on setting up your craft fair table from the Retail Minded blog.

The Unpaid Intern, Legal or Not? – Hiring an intern may seem like a great way to get a little free help. But are you breaking the law?

2 Comments

Sara Tams
April 11 @ 10:16 am

Thanks for the link to the unpaid intern article… I had no idea about the federal requirements for unpaid interns! Good to know!
Meredith
April 11 @ 12:55 pm

Thanks for recommending my article about target market research 🙂