by Chuck on March 26, 2008
Recently, I received a question from one of the Quilting Business community members from Ottawa, Canada. Since it was about starting a business, I thought it was very applicable to the Craft Business community as well.
Over the past week, we’ve exchanged a few emails, and we’ve discussed Assia’s desire to have a quilting business. I’m going to paraphrase her questions, but I think I’ve saved the essence. And, I apologize for such a long post, but I thought the questions and answers were a good discussion that is applicable to a lot of people looking to start their own quilting business.
Here’s the basics of the first question that Assia asked:
Hello Chuck,
Last year, I bought your book on starting a quilting business, and my intention is to do all the preparations and learn all I can before making the plunge when I retire. At the same time, I wish to start investing in supplies and books and planning some designs.
The rationale is that in a few years, costs will have increased while my retirement income will be less than my current working income. In addition, some books will be out of print, thus costing up to ten times more; and, as you are well aware, interesting fabrics get sold within a season.
Do you think that if one is determined to start a small business, it’s a sound decision to buy things while one can afford them? Or do you rather think that it’s best saving the money? I value your opinion, Chuck, and would appreciate your point of view on the matter when you have time.
Here’s my answer to the question:
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by Chuck on March 20, 2008
If you haven’t signed up for the Rollercoaster Craft promo list, here’s what you’re missing:
- Details on the Craft Business Entrepreneur Success Teleseminar – I’ll be grilling Tim and Mary Stenros on Friday about how they took their business from zero to $25,000 in six months
- Secret Agent Market Research Audio – Find out which crafts to sell by doing some “secret agent” market research
- Craft Business Free Publicity Guide – Use publicity in your local newspapers, television, and radio outlets to promote your craft business
- Craft Pricing Estimator – A quick spreadsheet tool that walks you through pricing your crafts for profitability
- How to Create a Free Web Site Video Tutorial – Learn how to set up your own craft business web site on Blogger
- eBay Special Report – How to get set up and start selling on eBay – the world’s largest marketplace
The Rollercoaster Craft promo will be ending this weekend, so if you want to grab all these great resources, make sure you sign up
today:
Thanks!
Chuck
P.S. I’m back from my quick business trip to San Jose, so hopefully I’ll be writing some more intelligent emails. Thanks for your patience over the last week!
by Chuck on March 17, 2008
Great news! As part of the Rollercoaster Craft promotion, I was able to get a very special guest who I’m going to interview on Friday evening.This special guest (who will remain “secret” for now) has started up a successful business selling their quilting patterns over the Internet and to quilt shops. They’ve started from zero and gone to over $25,000 in just six months!
And, this information will be applicable to any type of craft business… not just quilting patterns. It’s a must listen for anyone who wants to sell their crafts via the Internet or wholesale to gifts stores or craft shops.
If you want to listen in, you MUST be on the Rollercoaster Craft promotion list. This is a special free bonus just for people who sign up for the list.
I’m in San Jose right now on a business trip, so I apologize for the brevity of this post. But, I wanted to get it out to you ASAP.
Thanks, and watch for more details later this week…
Chuck
P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for the Rollercoaster Craft list if you want to be notified about the teleseminar details. Just another bonus for being part of the promo:
Rollercoast Craft List Sign-up Page – Click Here Now!
by Chuck on March 16, 2008
I just have to say, “Sorry…”
The response to the Rollercoaster Craft promotion has been incredible so far, but I’m obviously not doing a great job of explaining exactly what the Rollercoaster Craft promotion is. So, I’m taking some of the questions I’ve received and doing a quick Q&A which will hopefully clear up some of my confusion.So, here goes…
- What is Rollercoaster Pricing? This is probably the most frequently-asked question. Rollercoaster Pricing is where the price will go up and down randomly every time you refresh the page. So, if the first time you visit the page the price is $16.51, when you refresh the page the price will be different – either up or down. You can refresh the page until you come to a price YOU want to pay. [click to continue…]
by Chuck on March 15, 2008
To make sure I don’t overwhelm some of you with the whole “Rollercoaster Quilting” promotion, I’m creating a list for those of you who want to be notified of the special Rollercoaster Quilting Sale, and also to get some of the great free bonuses that I’m giving away to those who join that list.
In addition, anyone who joins the list will get a full day headstart on the special rollercoaster pricing for the whole new Quilting Business product family.
So, if you would like to be added to the list, just complete the form below:
And don’t worry… this special Rollercoaster Quilting list will only be used for letting you know about the Rollercoaster Quilting promotion.
Thanks,
Chuck
