One of my major goals for 2010 is to focus more on the numbers behind my business. As in diligently keeping up with my record keeping, analyzing my sales, and figuring out how to maximize profits. I’ll take a cold hard look at ROI (return on investment) and think about ways to up my ADS …
A weekly round-up of craft, design, and business related news and links: Small, Simple, and Shared: The Three Ss for 2010 – three trends that could boost your business next year. Focus on a single product or idea, look for ways to simplify, and find ways to share with your customers. A must read! What …
The new year is only a few days away. Have you set your goals for 2010 yet? Done. Ok, but what about your long term and five year goals? If its been a while since you last looked at your long term goals, now is a good time to do that. Grab some paper and …
Its that time of year again. Time to reflect on how your business did in the twelve months, and to plan and set goals for the upcoming year. One resource that is sure to help you in your planning is the Craft Inc. Business Planner. Written by Meg Matteo Ilasco, author of Craft, Inc., the …
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A weekly round-up of craft, design, and business related news and links*: 1,000 True Fans – This 2008 article seems to be getting a lot of recent coverage, and its a must read for every craft business owners. It looks at where you need to situate yourself on the long tail to make a living. …