HOW TO BUILD A CRAFT BUSINESS
You know how to make. Now learn how to build a business around it
A practical guide for makers, artists and craftspeople who want to turn their skills and creativity into a successful business
Being good at your craft is only the beginning
You can make beautiful things.
You can spend hours perfecting your craft.
You know your materials, your tools and your techniques.
But building a successful craft business requires a completely different set of skills
Phil Barnes
Making is your craft
Building a business is a different craft
This book is for you if….
YOU ARE STARTING OUT
You have a craft, an idea or a passion, but don’t know how where to start with the business side.
YOU ARE ALREADY SELLING
You have customers and sales, but you’re struggling to turn your craft into a sustainable business.
YOU ARE A MAKER
You make jewellery, ceramics, candles, textiles, metalwork, woodwork or other handmade products.
YOU ARE CREATIVE
You’re an artist or designer who wants to turn your creativity into a business.
YOU ARE GOOD AT MAKING - NOT SELLING
You know how to make something people love. Now you need to learn how to sell it.
William Lee
From maker to business owner
45 years of experience. One practical guide
Gordon Hamme
“ This book is based on my 45 years in business, culminating, at the age of 62 – in a PhD which researched and analysed enterprises in the craft silversmithing industry – businesses owned and run by makers, many of whom are my good friends.”
With 45 years of experience in the craft industry, Gordon Hamme has spent decades understanding what it takes to turn creativity and practical skill into a business.
He wrote How to Build a Craft Business to share that experience with makers who know how to create — but want to become better at building, marketing and selling their business.
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45 YEARS+
Industry experience
PRACTICAL
Real-world approach
FOR MAKERS
Created specifically for craftspeople and creatives
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Madeleine Moore - Candle Holders
This book is based on my 45 years in business, culminating – at the age of 62 – in a PhD which researched and analysed enterprises in the craft silversmithing industry – businesses owned and run by makers, many of whom are my good friends.
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Ready to turn your creative skills into a successful craft business?
How to Build a Craft Business is a practical guide for anyone who wants to start, develop or grow a business selling handmade and creative products.
Drawing on 45 years of experience, this book takes you through the essential steps of building a craft business, from developing your ideas and creating products to pricing, marketing, selling and growing your business.
Whether you’re just starting out or already selling your work, this book is packed with practical advice, useful guidance and real-world experience to help you turn your creativity into a sustainable business.
You know how to make. Now build the business!
Take the next step towards turning your craft into a business!
Phil Barnes