{"id":1070,"date":"2018-05-24T14:21:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T14:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecareerintrovert.com\/?p=1070"},"modified":"2018-05-24T14:21:33","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T14:21:33","slug":"how-to-turn-your-crafting-skills-into-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecareerintrovert.com\/index.php\/2018\/05\/24\/how-to-turn-your-crafting-skills-into-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Your Crafting Skills into a Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you love to craft and hate to be stuck in the office trying to get your voice heard in meetings or blend in with your wheely office chair, then it is certainly time for a change. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The economy for handmade goods is growing as people place more value on things that are made with love and can\u2019t be found anywhere else. It\u2019s time to throw down your biro, switch the computer off and set out in pursuit of something that will make you happy. <\/span>Introverts are well-known for their creativity<\/span><\/a> and it is time to put yours to good work. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what you should do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the Right Space<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first thing to think about is <\/span>where you are going to work<\/span><\/a>. If you have a small craft you can do in your living room while listening to your favorite podcasts, then this is ideal but some larger crafts like woodworking will require a specific space. <\/span><\/p>\n

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If you have the room and you can afford to do it, putting a large shed in your backyard could be a good solution as it will cut down on long term costs and you won\u2019t have to go very far when the creative urge hits. On the other hand, there are lots of spaces available to rent on short or long term contracts and if you can get a business loan, this cost should be easily covered. <\/span><\/p>\n

Invest in the Best Machinery and Materials<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you are crafting for yourself, you might make do with what you can afford but when you are crafting as a business, it is worth making the extra investment so that you can make a greater profit. Staying with the woodworking example, you could do some cheap work using plywood or you could up your game and get some oak to play with. <\/span><\/p>\n

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You should also invest in the proper machinery and tools to get the best results. Again, your customers will be looking for a high level of craftsmanship so you should aim to make it as easy as possible for you to achieve the results they want. You can use propane to fuel most machinery needed in crafting and could join a coop to get the best prices. <\/span>Visit website<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Start Crafting and Selling Online<\/span><\/h2>\n

Though this type of business is quite expensive to set up, you can start selling as soon as you have enough to put online. Sites like Etsy are great for making a quick start but you could also <\/span>set up your own ecommerce site<\/span><\/a> and advertise it online. The advantage of this is that you can create a gallery of past work for people to look at and write blogs to get your product awareness up. <\/span><\/p>\n

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As you sell more and more, reinvest your money into more materials and advertising to bring your business up and pay off your initial loan. Have fun with what you are doing and it will certainly show in your work. This is your time to shine. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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