People craft for a living all over the world these days. It’s no longer just a hobby for people that are bored and need something to do when they are stuck at home. That means that if you are a full- or part-time crafter, making money from it, you just may want to make your crafting business look like a real business.
If you want to go legit, whether you are knitting hats or molding soaps, there are some simple things that you can do to make your business look more professional and work smoother for you. Keep in mind, as well, that the items you buy strictly for your business may cut you a break on your taxes, so save your receipts.
Have An Office Or Workspace
Some people just don’t have enough room in their homes to set up a small office let alone a space for crafting. There are many things that you can do inside your home to create space, including storing your items in something more portable so you can have space when you need to work and not clutter your home when you aren’t working.
Keep your items sorted and stored in a plastic drawer unit on wheels so you can easily move your items out when it’s time to work, and you can find them without tons of digging. Have a folding crafting table that can be put away when you aren’t working. This table will also be great to use when you set up at craft shows.
Set Up Business Accounts
Don’t mix business with pleasure. If you want your crafting business to be legit you need to set up business accounts for your business. Start with getting business accounts for your social media where you can share your creations with everyone you know and you can even be found by strangers.
You’ll also want to set up a business email, maybe a website, and a business only bank account. You’ll look like a real pro when you pay with printed business checks or your own business credit card.
Promote In Every Way You Can
Don’t just set up a social media account and leave it there to rot. Use it to promote your business and your items. You can even sell things directly through Facebook now. You’ll also want a website where you can share your creations, portfolio, and future projects as you work on them.
Another great way to promote is through posters, postcards and even business cards that you can hang around your local area, give out to people in person, and even send in the mail to prospective buyers.
Get Out Of The House With It
One way to make some extra money with your crafts is to get out of the house with your creations. Do that by setting up at craft shows, farmers markets, and even flea markets. The more of these you do each you the more money you can make from your personal crafts.
Your crafts may just be the perfect gift or household item that someone is looking for. If you don’t put it out there where they can find it then you won’t be able to get your professional crafting business off the ground.
