Download or read book Melt For Us written by Molly Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After going to a cabin in the woods, Quinn finds herself stuck in the midst of a blizzard with her three masked men. As they spend the holidays with one another, Quinn is left captivated. Christmas and New Year's Eve will never be the same. Tis the season for giving, and receiving. Holy, not so silent, night... - Reader discretion is advised for sensitive readers.

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy written by Jeanne Allen and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hey, Etsy sellers! SKIP the "secrets" and "tricks." "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" teaches you proven, easy-to-follow strategies to get more sales on Etsy and turn your side-hustle hobby into a sustainable business. So many Etsy sellers with incredible products and potential are completely buried by the competition with weak or low-converting keywords, counterproductive titles, the wrong listing structure, etc. That's the bad news. The good news is that these problems aren't hard to fix-if you know what you're doing! "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy," fully updated for 2021, is your one-stop resource for all things Etsy. And no, you won't get a fire-hydrant of business lingo and milquetoast advice. "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" is a down-to-earth, no-BS, complete guide to help real Etsy sellers--written by REAL top-1% Etsy sellers. Learn simple ways to dramatically improve your Etsy shop ranking, your five-star reviews, your conversion rate, your shop views and traffic. And most importantly, learn how to stop getting buried by your competitors-and start making sales and real income. You won't find any "secrets" or snake-oil in this book. Just replicable strategies that we KNOW work because we used them ourselves to turn a brand-new shop with a single listing in 2013 into a top-1% ranking shop with 22k+ sales, a five-star rating, and 6-figure income. In "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" we share the EXACT same strategies we used to grow our Etsy shop. So skip the guesswork, the "secrets," and the snake oil. Whether you're just starting out on Etsy or have been putting a lot of work into your Etsy shop without much success, don't give up. Instead, get this book. Because our success on Etsy wasn't an accident, or "good luck." It was the result of meticulous testing, research, and doing more of what worked (and less of what didn't!). It's replicable. Which means that you can do it in your shop too. Noelle and Jeanne (that's us!) are passionate about helping other Etsy sellers succeed through our coaching. We love what we do, and we LOVE sending the elevator back down to help other women (and men) build and grow their small business on Etsy. The coaching arena for Etsy sellers is a wee bit crowded with mediocre advice from shop owners who rely on guesswork and outdated tactics. We're here to change that. In "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" we'll walk you through everything you need to know to succeed and grow on Etsy. We'll share our mistakes (we made a number of them in the beginning), our success, and what WORKS. You'll learn: - How to properly set up your shop for success (and common pitfalls!) - Down-to-earth, real advice and strategies for keywords that bring in sales- Real-talk and strategies about Etsy's algorithm and how it ranks your shop and listings- How to price your products (most sellers get this one wrong)- The best (and most cost-effective) opportunities for paid advertising - Little-known opportunities for free advertising that actually work - Etsy-specific customer service guide for earning 50% more 5-star reviews- In-depth guide for how to market your shop within and beyond Etsy- Practical guide to studio space, packaging, and shipping strategies that save you time and money.- Advice for growing, scaling, hiring freelancers and virtual assistants- Creating GORGEOUS listing photos (without expensive equipment or Photoshop skills!)- Much, much more. When we say "The Ultimate Guide," we mean it. You can do this. And we'll show you how. Etsy is an incredible platform with a LOT of potential. Now, get out there and ETSY!

Download or read book The Cottage Fairy Companion written by Paola Merrill and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awaken to Mindful Living Cottagecore Style “This book presents an easy entry point for readers interested in exploring mindfulness and the cottagecore lifestyle.” –Library Journal review #1 Best Seller in Small Homes & Cottages, Folkcrafts, Architectural Decoration and Ornaments, Fiber Arts & Textiles, Seasonal Crafts, Architecture, Home Design Decorating & Design Discover how to infuse the charm of cottagecore into your everyday life with The Cottage Fairy Companion. This book takes you to a simpler, more mindful existence, offering the beauty of slow living, rustic aesthetics, and a deep connection to nature. Romanticize our life. With The Cottage Fairy Companion as your guide, immerse yourself in the enchantment of everyday magic. Reimagine life through a cottagecore lens, whether you're a city-dweller or countryside resident, helping you build an intimate connection with nature and experience the joys of slow living. Embrace mindful restoration. Follow the inspiring journey of author Paola Merrill and unearth the profound wisdom that nature offers for personal growth and fulfillment. This guide illustrates how the practices of rustic living and mindful awareness can become the cornerstone of your daily life, transforming your world into a serene haven of simple, balanced living. Inside you'll discover: Practical strategies to integrate cottagecore aesthetics into your daily life, regardless of your dwelling An engaging narrative of Paola Merrill's transition from city bustle to countryside tranquility Mindfulness techniques rooted in the wisdom of nature Inspiration to embrace the magic in the everyday If you liked books like Escape Into Cottagecore, Cozy White Cottage, Simply Living Well, or The Little Book of Cottagecore, you’ll love The Cottage Fairy Companion.

Download or read book How to Sell Your Crafts Online written by Derrick Sutton and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 400,000 sellers on Etsy, how can you make YOUR shop stand out and increase your sales? This is a key question for many crafters and artists who are selling online these days. Now here are all the answers and much more from author and Etsy seller Derrick Sutton. Based on Sutton's self-published guide, and drawn from his practical experience, you will learn how to boost your Etsy sales, attract more customers, and expand your online presence. He shares his proven online sales and marketing knowledge in an easily accessible format, complete with simple actions steps at the end of each chapter. Learn how to completely optimize your Etsy shop, website, or blog, and much more. Some of the topics covered include: -How to design a catchy Etsy banner -How to gain an instant analysis of your shop and where you need to focus your efforts -A crash course on photographing your items and key mistakes to avoid class -Fail-safe copywriting secrets -How to take advantage of Etsy's forums, Treasury, and more -The effective way to use Facebook and Twitter, and why so many people get it wrong A perfect gift for entrepreneurial artists, How to Sell Your Crafts Online offers crafters practical internet marketing techniques from an experienced Etsy seller that will pave the way for a profitable online business! Praise for Derrick Sutton's e-Guide Crafting Success: "This is really a great guide through the mind-boggling thicket of internet selling. It's so easy to follow and straight forward..." --- Etsy seller jenniferwhitmer "I definitely saw a difference in my sales after doing many of the things suggested." --- Etsy seller mishmishmarket "A true wealth of useful information." --- Etsy seller helixelemental "[The steps are] easily presented, so making changes to your shop can be done instantly as you are reading." -- Licky Drake, HappyGoLicky Custom Silver Jewelry "A tremendous amount of information. I learned more from [this book] than from anything I have purchased in five years." --- Etsy seller HandpaintedGifts

Download or read book What They Don t Teach in Art School written by Will Terry and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marketing and best businesses practice manual for aspiring illustrators to use after they have mastered the art of illustration. This book will help artists learn techniques to land illustration in house jobs, freelance jobs, and create and market their own branded products online.

Download or read book Etsy preneurship written by Jason Malinak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business Most Etsy sellers are confident in their crafting and artistic capabilities. However, many need guidance on the business-related intricacies of starting and maintaining a successful Etsy business. Etsy-preneurship helps existing and potential Etsy sellers understand the business fundamentals needed to become a small business owner on Etsy, including taxes, bookkeeping, marketing, finances, administrative tasks, daily operations, legal requirements, business plans, and improving your business skills. This book will help you make the jump from enjoying your handmade/craft/art hobby to running a profitable business. Etsy-preneurship offers step-by-step advice on what it takes to bring in extra income or even one day run a full-time business on Etsy Outlines the basic business skills and knowledge you need to run a business on Etsy Explains how Etsy makes entrepreneurship attainable for everyone Each chapter even includes a downloadable business spreadsheet tool to help you put the steps into action. This book empowers Etsy sellers to turn their handmade hobby into a thriving business by employing foundational business concepts.

Download or read book Scream For Us written by Molly Doyle and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-09 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After wandering into an alluring Halloween party that is said to go down in history, Quinn finds herself captivated by three masked men. As she immerses herself in a night of both pleasure and pain, she finally has the opportunity to bring her darkest fantasies to life. Or death. This is a Dark Romance/Suspense, RH Novella. Scream For Us contains mature and graphic content that is not suitable for all audiences. TRIGGER WARNINGS include: graphic sexually explicit scenes, physical assault, attempted sexual assault, violence, mentions of self harm/bullying, breath play/choking, knife play, fire play, blood/gore, voyeurism, mask kink, praise/degradation kink, and murder.

Download or read book Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano written by Chloe Giordano and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a walk through the stunning stitched world of renowned embroiderer Chloe Giordano, and discover not only her unique way of working with sewing thread but also a sublime collection of her exquisite textile art, inspired by her love of the natural world. Taking one project from conception through to completion, see how Chloe plans her designs, chooses colours, selects threads, blends colours and finally stitches her designs in order to create her beautifully detailed embroideries. Packed with Chloe's guidance on every aspect of the process, including hooping and framing, this book will inspire you to create stunning thread paintings of your own. In the second part of the book, wend your way through a beautiful gallery of Chloe's work showcasing her popular, intricate embroideries that celebrate wildlife both big and small - from foxes, fawns through to hares, rabbits, mice and more. All are accompanied by the back story and inspiration behind the piece, offering a fascinating and exclusive look into Chloe's creative process.

Download or read book Art Inc written by Lisa Congdon and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love. In this practical guide book, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making art—through illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. • Including industry advice from such successful art-world pros as Nikki McClure, Mark Hearld, Paula Scher, and more • This art and business book will equip you with the tools—and the confidence—to turn your passion into a profitable business. • Chapters on setting actionable goals, diversifying your income, copyrighting your work, promoting with social media, and so much more A thoughtful gift for young artists, people interesting in making their passion a profession, and art and design school graduates. Lisa Congdon's bestselling books, online classes, and Instagram feed (beloved by 375,000+ fans) have inspired so many people to follow their creative passions. In this book Condon does what she does best—bring bold and colorful flair to smart, creative, down-to-earth advice and inspiration.

Download or read book Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry written by Viki Lareau and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straight from a jewelry-business mentor, this guide to entering the bauble business compiles expert knowledge and wide experiences for those looking to take their hobby to the next level. Aspiring businesspeople will gain the advantage of experience from the numerous case studies and engaging personal stories. Starting with the basics of assessing style, time commitment, and target market, the sections progress through business licenses and tax numbers, developing a cohesive presentation for a business, and the fine art of pricing for a profit. Helpful appendices on display suppliers, business and government agencies, and recommended reading complete the handbook, making it a valuable companion for entrepreneurs.

Download or read book How to Sell Anything to Anybody written by Joe Girard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Girard was an example of a young man with perseverance and determination. Joe began his working career as a shoeshine boy. He moved on to be a newsboy for the Detroit Free Press at nine years old, then a dishwasher, a delivery boy, stove assembler, and home building contractor. He was thrown out of high school, fired from more than forty jobs, and lasted only ninety-seven days in the U.S. Army. Some said that Joe was doomed for failure. He proved them wrong. When Joe started his job as a salesman with a Chevrolet agency in Eastpointe, Michigan, he finally found his niche. Before leaving Chevrolet, Joe sold enough cars to put him in the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the world's greatest salesman' for twelve consecutive years. Here, he shares his winning techniques in this step-by-step book, including how to: o Read a customer like a book and keep that customer for life o Convince people reluctant to buy by selling them the right way o Develop priceless information from a two-minute phone call o Make word-of-mouth your most successful tool Informative, entertaining, and inspiring, HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYBODY is a timeless classic and an indispensable tool for anyone new to the sales market.

Download or read book The Everything Guide to Selling Arts Crafts Online written by Kim Solga and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the popularity of Etsy and Pinterest, serious art and craft buyers and sellers are turning to the online world to buy, sell, and promote beautiful homemade creations. But where to start? Solga shows you the pros and cons of all the major art and craft sites, as well as tips for creating your own store online.

Download or read book Handmade to Sell written by Kelly Rand and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business advice for enterprising crafters, by crafters No one knows more about helping handmade businesses than Hello Craft, the nonprofit trade association for crafty entrepreneurs. Written by the directors of Hello Craft, Handmade to Sell is the most complete, up-to-date, and authoritative guide for DIYers seeking to learn every aspect of selling, marketing, and branding. Based on the Summit of Awesome, Hello Craft’s annual business conference, this book covers topics including: • Developing successful product lines • Copyrights and trademarks • Taking perfect product shots • Using analytics to boost your online sales • Selling at fairs, shows, and other retail outlets • Diversifying income through licensing and teaching • Hiring and outsourcing Throughout, you’ll find expert tips and invaluable strategies and advice from some of the most successful indie crafters and artisans. Whether you’ve only contemplated selling your crafts or want to grow an existing handmade business, Handmade to Sell offers essential guidance for anyone who has ever dreamed of making a living from what they create.

Download or read book Selling Your Crafts Online written by Michael R. Miller and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SELLING YOUR CRAFTS ONLINE Sell your handmade crafts and artwork worldwide on the Web! Do you sell your own handmade crafts or artwork? There’s a whole world of customers beyond what you find at crafts shows and malls. For the first time in history, there’s a great way to reach them: the Internet! In Selling Your Crafts Online, Michael Miller guides you step by step through succeeding in the world’s biggest online crafts marketplaces and attracting new customers where millions of them already hang out. Miller offers crafts-specific tips and advice on everything from creating listings to getting a fair price, processing payments to providing outstanding service. No matter what you make or where you already sell it, you can earn a better living if you also sell online. This guide will help you get started, get successful, and stay successful! -- Create a quick “mini” business plan that improves your chances of success -- Discover what sells best online–and what doesn’t -- Predict your costs, see what competitors are doing, and set your best price -- Write compelling listings and take great photos, even if you’re not a professional writer or photographer -- Create an attractive online presence on Etsy, eBay, and other sites -- Discover and compare growing online marketplaces you never knew existed -- Decide whether it makes sense to create your own craft-selling website -- Set yourself up to accept credit cards, PayPal, or other payment services -- Pack, seal, and ship your merchandise safely without overspending -- Answer questions, handle complaints, and offer guarantees -- Track your inventory -- Promote your business on Pinterest and beyond -- Measure your success and learn from experience

Download or read book Small Paintings That Sell written by Lola Ades and published by Walter Foster Pub. This book was released on 1989 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Craft Show Sell written by Torie Jayne and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to take crafting to a new, entrepreneurial dimension? Let 'Craft Show & Sell' be your guide. Through highly visual, step-by-step tutorials and inspiring profiles on some of the world's most successful crafters, this book delivers all the advice and vision that today's crafters need to take their brand or business forward into a new realm.

Download or read book Sell Your Jewelry written by Stacie Vander Pol and published by . This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sell your jewelry is the most comprehensive book on the market for starting a business selling handmade jewelry. This book teaches you how to turn a hobby into a full time career. Your will learn to: get started in business; think like a business person; convert your craft into a company; earn an income selling your jewelry; develop a defined style; create products people will buy; attract customers; buy supplies at wholesale discounts; increase your profits; increase the value of your jewelry; sell your jewelry in retail outlets; sell in direct to customer environments; find craft shows and street fairs; track your income and expenses.