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 10-22-11

by Megan Aumanin business buzzon October 22

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

7 Ways to Have Fun Selling Your Art – For many artists selling is the hardest part. Here are some ideas to help you see this less as a chore and more as something that’s fun and integral to your art.

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One Comment

Linda Stevens
June 3 @ 11:12 pm

Hello! I was directed to your website when I Googled “inventory management software for crafters”. The link it gave me led me to believe you had a software program for craft people which would help keep up with inventory, invoices and other financial records. I am in the process of turning my hobby into a small home-based business. We have a lot of both small and large craft shows in the Tulsa area plus I plan to set up on Etsy and Pinterest. I felt it would be good to go ahead and get everything set up on a good software program before I start selling. I have not been able to find anything like this on your website. Have I just not looked in the right place or was the Google link misleading? Other websites offer what I am looking for but are very expensive and I cannot afford them, just starting out. Any help you can give me is appreciated.