A very interesting experiment is taking place in the knitting world: Shannon Okey (professional knitting designer, author, indie book publisher) plans to release a new pattern every single week of the year AND provide complete, transparent documentation of the total cost of producing these patterns from every conceivable angle. I think she’s going to come … Read more
Do you want to promote your crochet business on Facebook? Read these 13 tips on some of the best ways to do that, from your friends at Crochetville.
Crochet business owners, have you ever wanted to sell patterns or crocheted items featuring popular characters or logos? Check out this trademark licensing info. Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at freedigitalphotos.net.
Interested in growing your crochet business? Learn more about the ways you can benefit as a member of Crochetville’s Crochet Business Mastermind Group.
Learn five reasons why shilling your crochet business product or service online is a very bad idea.
Top 10 tips for asking another crochet business to work on a project with you.
Good news: Crochet garments are hitting retail stores in a major way! Bad news: Crocheters in other countries are being paid pennies per hour to make these garments. Question: Will this affect prices crocheters are able to command for their custom-made items? Share your thoughts with us.
Recently I’ve seen several crochet websites and blogs promote the virtues of affiliate programs. Affiliate programs have long been a staple component of the “Internet entrepreneur” or “make money online” or “niche marketing” businesses. But many crocheters may not have a clear idea of what affiliate programs are and whether or not they can be … Read more
We had such great success with our trial Crochet Business Mastermind Group in 2012 (despite the busy holiday season!) that we are now ready to open up groups for 2013. What Is a Mastermind Group? A mastermind group coordinates the knowledge and effort of two or more people working together toward a definite purpose, as … Read more
I was recently part of an online discussion with a crochet designer friend that left me completely flummoxed and outraged. Why? Because of a comment made to this designer by a publisher. Go grab a relaxing beverage to sip while you read this. You’re going to need it. You’ll probably be as upset as I … Read more