| Everyone would just love to find out how to turn | | | | hundreds of other products being offered? You |
| their hobbies, passions, etc. into ways to earn a | | | | can sell the same type of product as others, but |
| living and design their lives. Yes, we are aware | | | | your service, delivery, price, and other aspects |
| that money isn't everything and that isn't the | | | | are what makes people buy from you. |
| reason we personally do anything. There are | | | | **How are you going to set up your business? |
| bigger forces involved that cause us to want to | | | | This is a good time to seek the advice of an |
| get money out of the way. Like helping others | | | | accountant or attorney. Don't go spend hundreds |
| learn, enjoy, while enjoying ourselves. So, if you're | | | | of dollars yet. Spend time on some of these |
| thinking this is just about money, you're mistaken. | | | | other things first before you go setting up shop. |
| When we're kids growing up we dream of | | | | You can also start out with just a business name |
| miraculous things we want to be. Somewhere | | | | and reseller's license (if your state requires one). |
| along the line our dreams don't always turn into | | | | This gives you the ability to purchase from |
| reality and for many of us we turn to becoming | | | | manufacturers and wholesale companies. |
| realistic instead of optimistic and we settle for | | | | **How are you going to promote, market, sell, |
| doing things that we don't necessarily want to do. | | | | and distribute your products? This section is |
| Come on, you mean to tell me you dreamed of | | | | crucial. If you are doing this in your spare time, |
| being an administrative assistant, a collections | | | | you must ensure you set up a system of sorts |
| agent, or an accountant? (Yes, I'm an accountant | | | | that will do most of the work for you and enable |
| and no offense if you are the above - just trying | | | | you to work smart instead of hard. |
| to make a point). | | | | **Speaking of marketing and selling, what will be |
| Well in this information packed article, I want to | | | | your means of doing this? How are you going to |
| share with you how you can turn your stained | | | | let people know that your art is worth buying? |
| glass making hobby or any hobby for that matter | | | | There are many ways and many books written |
| into a money making business. | | | | on these subjects whether you have zero budget |
| It probably won't be easy and chances are you'll | | | | or a large budget to work with. Some here |
| have to learn some new things, but it could be | | | | include, shows, fairs, flea markets, auctions, |
| completely worth it in the end. Imagine enjoying | | | | websites, direct mail, joint ventures, home selling, |
| your retirement while bringing in extra income | | | | open a store, advertising in publications, writing |
| instead of working at Wal-Mart. Imagine replacing | | | | expert articles, and more. Aside from actually |
| your income at the job you hate and doing | | | | making your art, this is the most fun and exciting |
| something you love. Imagine dreaming again like | | | | part! This part will also make or break your |
| when you were a kid. Feel how alive you'll feel | | | | business! |
| instead of the drudgery you feel when you sluff | | | | **How about a budget or cash flow? Chances are |
| off to work each day. Imagine a part-time income | | | | you're spending money each month or so, on |
| to supplement the job you do love that pays for | | | | your hobby now. Just allocate that to a marketing |
| things you barely are able to save for. | | | | and selling budget and work within your means. |
| This can all happen, but you are going to need a | | | | Allow for the purchase of additional tools, supplies, |
| plan of attack: | | | | software, and so forth that will be necessary to |
| Here are some of the things you'll want to jot | | | | make this all happen. You can do things on a |
| down and some of the tips that have helped | | | | shoe-string, but you must plan accordingly. Now is |
| other businesses become successful vs. the ones | | | | a good time to consult an accountant regarding |
| that don't. | | | | business set up, taxes, and budgets. |
| **Why do you want to do this? Your reason(s) | | | | All of this goes for anyone who wants to start a |
| why are very important. | | | | business whether you want to make $100 per |
| **Goals & Dreams. From how much money | | | | month or $100,000,000 per year. |
| you want to make to how much time you're | | | | There are entire books, courses, and more |
| willing to put in. Write down your wishes, your | | | | designed on this subject. I have read and followed |
| dreams, and your goals. Set time-frames. It really | | | | many. It's simple to follow, but not easy to do. |
| does work! | | | | Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. |
| **What types of products/services will you sell? | | | | However, since you're already spending time on |
| Yes, you'll have your craft products, but what | | | | your hobby/passion, now you just need to |
| about other types of products? What about your | | | | implement some additional steps to turn those |
| knowledge, tools, supplies, the art itself, etc... | | | | pieces of art and your knowledge into a thriving |
| There are many ways to bring in money while | | | | business. |
| helping others enjoy your art! | | | | We hope this help shed some light on what you'll |
| **Is there a need, want, market for what you're | | | | need to do to start a successfully, selling |
| offering? How are you going to be different than | | | | company around your art/craft. |
| all the other folks selling their art/crafts? I can't | | | | We have seen too many folks spinning their |
| tell you how many festivals and shows I've been | | | | wheels trying to make something work when |
| to where every other tent is the same type of | | | | with a little homework, they could've saved |
| product. The question you must ask is, what | | | | themselves a lot of headaches. Don't let that be |
| makes me want to buy something over the | | | | you!!! |