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5 Things to Know When Starting a Craft Business

By William T Lasley, About.com

Starting and running a craft business can sometimes be as confusing as it is rewarding. Here are 5 things to know before starting your venture into the world of professional crafting.

1. First Steps to Take
Preliminary ideas that should be thought through before starting your new business.

2. Finding and Keeping Great Shows
The number one way crafters market their products! Here's a ton of information about how and where to find craft shows.

3. Finding Craft Supplies
Be sure to save as much as you can on your raw materials, but keep the quality of your finished product high.

4. How to Price Your Crafts
Deciding how much to charge for your crafts is an important decision to make.

5. Is there a Market for your Craft?
Before starting an actual business, you should first determine if there is a market for selling your craft to the public.

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