Many of us sew, knit, saw from wood, do scrapbooking or other handicrafts. And you probably already thought about how to turn your hobby into a source of income. But can such a craft feed you?
So, to start your own handmade business, you should think carefully about the following points.
Will they buy what I do?
To understand how popular the fruits of your labor will be, the easiest way is to try to imagine yourself as a buyer. Think - how much you personally would need such a thing, how much you are willing to pay for it. Look for analogs on the Internet.
if you create something unique and inimitable, then it is worth trying to sell your products, but if you have found many competitors, then … it is also worth it, but you will have to give your products a "zest".
Calculate expenses and income
Draw up an approximate budget for the month, assuming that you are already running a handicraft business. In the expense column, include everything you have to spend money on - from food and rent, to the regular purchase of materials, tools for work, forwarding orders to customers, cellular communications, taxes, etc. Evaluate income realistically, not relying on the kind attitude of buyers, your own ability to work and creative ideas.
remember that your work should pay off. Include in the price of the product not only the cost of consumables, but also the time spent on work.
Find the sites where you will sell your product
It is also worth doing this in advance in order to assess the presence of competitors and the possible income. Do not forget that you will have to pay for the use of space at the virtual "fair" (the same applies to your own site, but it will also have to be promoted).
Fortunately, to conduct such a business, it is enough to open an Internet representative office, which is quite cheap. But it is not worth spending money on the rent of a retail outlet (especially at the first stages of the development of such a business).
Do not despair
Remember that any novice specialist works to gain a good reputation and fame. If you do your job well, and put a lot of effort into promoting it, there are likely to be enough buyers.
