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!

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by Megan Aumanin business buzzon January 15

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

The Decade’s 14 Biggest Design Moments – Etsy made the list.

10 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Indie Biz – even if your business is already underway, these tips can help you make sure you’re on-track

Mileage? There’s an App for That – An easy way to track your mileage, whether its to and from shows or running packages to the post office. (You do track your mileage, right?)

Some big changes on the horizon for Etsy. No word on timeframe, though. Or the growing pains that might occur as these changes are made.

Help for Haiti – Please bid on items for the Haiti Relief Fundraiser over at Indie Fixx.