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| How to do Jewelry research market | 10/27/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I am new in this topic, I would like to start a small business by selling Imported ...
A: Dia, Marketing experts say the best way to know if there is a market for something is to use a ...
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| becoming a art/craft business | 10/24/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I am a ceramic and mixed media artist. I am going to be in my first juried outdoor artshow and I ...
A: Trav, In my city, county, and state becoming a registered business, and getting a business license ...
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| Selling crafts wholesale | 10/22/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I just received a request about my handmade crafts,i currently only have one of these necklaces and ...
A: Selling wholesale is a great way to sell your products. Some of the many advantages are (1) You make ...
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| Basic cost | 10/7/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I'm not into running an actual business but just curious about the basic cost. Let's say I want to ...
A: Actually yes I have a little bit of an idea what goes into determining cost. It includes a lot of ...
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| mrowca24@yahoo.com | 9/15/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: Hey, I was wondering... I'm 13 and looking to make some pocket money. DO you think if I made a free ...
A: Alex, First of all I suggest you have your parents look over this answer. Discuss with them the ...
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| marketing to specialty gift stores | 9/11/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I have a product that I want to try to get into local gift stores in the Nashville area. How do I ...
A: I think the best answer to your question that I have is in an article I wrote in March of 2009. I ...
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| Starting crafts business, online and wholesale. (hair bows) | 9/1/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I can answer many questions about the art and craft show industry. I can help with booth setup, ...
A: Mary, I have a question how can they look exactly the same and be completely different? This would ...
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| products bought at craft stores | 8/6/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: Is there implied permission for personal and commercial use on products bought at craft stores? I ...
A: I will begin by stating that I am not an attorney. My understanding is that there is no implied ...
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| permit for selling art work for a foreigner | 7/13/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I plan to travel the US with an RV and make a living by selling my artwork out of my van at the road ...
A: Thomas, I'm sorry I have no idea if this would be legal. I'm not even exactly sure where to go to ...
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| T-Shirt Idea | 7/3/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I have what could be a great idea for a saying to go on the front and back of a t-shirt; however, I ...
A: You could do this if you can locate a company who is interested in purchasing the slogan. I would do ...
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| How to act when selling artworks? | 5/31/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I am quite young and inexperienced when it comes to selling artwork (it is actually my first time). ...
A: Emma, Prices of artwork are usually arranged up front, with the buyer knowing the costs before ...
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| Careers in Art and Craft | 5/26/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: Not sure if you recall the question asked by Kajal from India regarding career opportunities in ...
A: It is my belief that you do not necessarily need more education before you start making money ...
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| Copyrights (Related to the last answer) | 5/25/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: My question is similar to the last reply you provided. I want to introduce an image on the web which ...
A: William, To sort of answer your question after the fact. A copyright is a strange creature and can ...
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| Self-Employment | 5/1/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: Hello and I hope that you are well. For the last year and a half I have not been able to find work, ...
A: In the current economy it is a wonderful idea to start your own business and become self employed. ...
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| Art and Craft as Career Option. | 4/28/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: For a very long time I have been passionate about doing creative activities. I love painting over ...
A: Although I am not an expert in the opportunities available for arts & crafts in India per se, there ...
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| Art and Craft as Career Option | 4/28/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: For a very long time I have been passionate about doing creative activities. I love painting over ...
A: Kajal, Any one can make their artistic talents their career if they are willing to make the effort. ...
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| purchasing fabric for a new business | 4/24/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I am starting my own business and need to know how to purchase fabric
A: First you need to get a business license. See more information on legal requirements for your ...
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| copyright | 4/18/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I am an artist; unestablished; I have never sold anything. I have trouble thinking up my own ...
A: There might be a way to obtain permission from the owners of the copyright but each company will ...
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| Starting a candle business | 4/13/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I have been making and selling candles to my friends for the past few years. Alot of people are ...
A: Yes, you will need to have a business license. Check with your state government. Generally they have ...
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| logo's and slogans on scarves | 3/9/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: Could you help in figuring out how to attach logo's and slogans to wool or fleece scarves without ...
A: Without knowing exactly what fabrication you are using I am going to assume that it can be either ...
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| logo's and slogans on scarves | 3/9/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: Could you help in figuring out how to attach logo's and slogans to wool or fleece scarves without ...
A: In order to answer your question I need more information. Can you please explain what you mean by ...
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| Exhibition | 3/4/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: Do you know if there are any galleries in the US where an artist can exhibit their own works? If so, ...
A: If you are interested in selling your artwork there are many galleries all over the USA where they ...
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| Use of licensed decal | 2/18/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I would like to buy sports decals from a licensed vendor, apply them to wooden pieces I make and ...
A: This is a tricky question. And I preface my answer to your question by stating that I am not an ...
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| Artists Proofs | 2/11/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I hope you can help me with a question I have. It's a bit obscure, and I appreciate any help you can ...
A: This is a classic case of why artists and others need to have a written agreement. So next time you ...
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| Selling Paintings | 2/8/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I made some whimsical paintings for my father's dental office. I've had several people say I should ...
A: States usually have websites where you can look up the licensing requirements. If you google ...
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| Selling Paintings | 2/7/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I made some whimsical paintings for my father's dental office. I've had several people say I should ...
A: Sounds like you may have come up with a good product. I think you may be asking if you can "test" ...
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| Copyright | 1/24/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: I would like to start designing and selling my own fashion handbags. However I am confused. I I ...
A: If I understand your question correctly, you are asking if you can purchase fabrics from textile ...
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| Selling Art | 1/18/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I am photographer looking to sell my photos in some public/booth area in Los Angeles. I don't know ...
A: Will, You should begin by finding out if you need a business license in your city, county, and ...
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| question | 1/16/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: what is the estimate of annual cost for a business license?
A: I don't know where you live, but I am assuming that you are in the USA. The answer to your question ...
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| Website's product's design. | 1/13/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: My name is Jason and I have a question about the designs that are printed on my products for sale. I ...
A: If i am reading your question correctly, you are asking 2 questions. One about the designs you are ...
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| Marketing | 1/7/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: Here is a picture i took last week! Do you have a place to go you refer people to! That want to ...
A: Wow Tim, She said $250?! Did you ask her if she would like to carry them in her gallery? I would ...
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| Art | 1/2/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: This wooden stick is 2 in. by 2 in. by 4 ft. long what would you call it! What price could be put ...
A: Tim, These are very pretty. I haven't seen anything like them before. Are you making them? Could ...
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| Starting Up | 1/1/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: My sister and I were thinking about doing craft shows, but we were curious if we would need a permit ...
A: Jacky, I get asked about business licenses and permits often so I wrote a post on my blog about ...
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| Starting up | 1/1/2009 | Jane Button |
Q: My sister and I were thinking about doing craft shows, but we were curious if we would need a permit ...
A: Some of my students have participated in craft shows and I have personally participated in a few. ...
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| fashion lines | 12/25/2008 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I want to start a fashion line business. what is the step that i need to do to open a fashion line ...
A: Rea, I don't know very much about fashion or clothing design so the best way for me to answer this ...
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| Bookmarks | 12/21/2008 | Jane Button |
Q: I have opened a store on etsy.com to sell my jewelry and bookmarks. I think I want to focus on one ...
A: I certainly think it is possible to make $1000 profit per month. I also think it is possible to do ...
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| Just Beginning | 12/21/2008 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I have just started making jewelry and book marks and am getting into making book covers with ...
A: First you need to set some goals and establish a marketing plan to accomplish those specific goals. ...
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| belt buckle components | 12/5/2008 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: I also have been trying to make belt buckles and have used www.hhcenterprises. They are good but ...
A: I tried the site you suggested and got an error message. However I found a site ...
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| handcrafted jewelry storefront business | 11/29/2008 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: Would you happen to know the demographics for those who purchase handcrafted jewelry from retail ...
A: I get asked this question often so I created a post on my Blog to answer it. The link is: ...
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| Distributing flyers at fairs | 11/21/2008 | Shasta McLaughlin |
Q: Is it possible or doable to have one of the vendors at a arts and crafts fair give out a flyer for ...
A: This is a question to ask the show promoter of the shows you are considering. Each show promoter ...
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