CREATE A NICHE MARKET for HANDMADE SELLERS - You want to make all the things, but diversity is bad for business. Learn why you need to create a niche market will help your handmade business flourish!

WHY YOU NEED TO CREATE A NICHE MARKET THAT IS UNIQUELY YOU

Published on: July 17, 2017July 30, 2017 by Pam Grice Comment

I know you want to MAKE ALL THE THINGS! Trust me, so do I. It’s so hard, right? Every new trend, every new yarn, every new pattern is an opportunity for an adventure…and a profit! But what if… What if making all the things is actually confusing your...

FIND CRAFT FAIRS | PLAN FOR CRAFT FAIR SEASON | Learn where and how to find great craft fairs in your area

HOW TO FIND CRAFT FAIRS IN YOUR AREA WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND

Published on: July 9, 2017July 30, 2017 by Pam Grice Comment

Alright, artisans and vendors, are you ready for this? It’s time to take the plunge! Yes, you’re on your way to becoming a successful handmade business owner – you got yourself some inventory built up, you may have even begun selling online and, huzzah, just like that it’s time...

RADICALLY BOOST YOUR BOTTOM LINE WITH PROFIT-OPTIMIZED CROCHET PATTERNS

Published on: May 1, 2017August 16, 2017 by Pam Grice Comment

Oh, you know how the story goes…you found an amazing new pattern and you purchased all of the supplies. You made a lovely product and can’t wait to add it to your shop. Your customers are going to LOVE it! So, you sit down to calculate the price of...

A CROCHET PRICING STRATEGY THAT WON'T SCREW UP YOUR BOTTOM LINE | If you've been feeling overwhelmed trying to find a crochet pricing strategy - just read on and find a great strategy that works!

FINALLY, A CROCHET PRICING STRATEGY THAT WON’T SCREW UP YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Published on: April 27, 2017August 16, 2017 by Pam Grice 1 Comment

OK, before we get started I want you to take 3 deep cleansing breaths. 1……. 2……. 3……. Ok, are you ready? Oh, maybe just one more deep breath….in through your nose, hold and out through your mouth. Alright, our topic, today, is one of the most controversial and confounding...

HELP YOUR BUSINESS THRIVE, STOP SELLING CROCHET | Selling crochet? You're missing an opportunity to turn a casual conversation or a Google search into repeat sales. Here's why you need to make a change now!

WHY YOU NEED TO STOP SELLING CROCHET IF YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO SUCCEED

Published on: April 17, 2017August 16, 2017 by Pam Grice 4 Comments

I used to sell crochet. Well, I marketed crochet. OK, I marketed my crochet a lot. My FB, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter accounts all proudly announced to the world – Pamela Grice, Made with a Twist, Crocheter…followed by my shop link. When I was out and about and someone...

THE GRACE LACE COWL: FREE CROCHET PATTERN | A beautiful spring fashion accessory, this lace cowl crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Your customers will love it!

FREE CROCHET PATTERN: THE GRACE LACE COWL

Published on: April 11, 2017July 30, 2017 by Pam Grice 2 Comments

I think we’ve had our last snow of the year. Of course, I’m in Colorado and you know never know what Springtime in Rockies will look like. We could be under 2 feet of snow next week. But today is lovely. As I opened the back patio doors this...

STARTING A HANDMADE BUSINESS | Your busines isn't a business until you do these things, but you're procrastinating! Here's a creative's guide to crushing mundane business startup tasks!

STARTING A HANDMADE BUSINESS: TIPS FOR TACKLING ALL THE TASKS YOU’VE BEEN AVOIDING

Published on: April 7, 2017July 30, 2017 by Pam Grice Comment

Friends, in all honesty, I have been avoiding talking about business startup tasks like the plague… I am a procrastinator….and I really don’t like administration. Even moreso, I don’t like telling people what to do. And, most of all, I don’t like telling people to do things they don’t...

WAYS TO MAKE MONEY WITH CROCHET | 26 ways to make money with crochet is the ultimate list of crochet business options - whether offering products or services, you'll find direction here.

THE ULTIMATE LIST: 20+ WAYS TO MAKE MONEY WITH YOUR AWESOME CROCHET SKILLS

Published on: April 4, 2017September 10, 2017 by Pam Grice Comment

“Is it really possible to make money with crochet?” Sure, I searched Google when I first considered selling my handiwork too. I asked Siri: “How to make money selling crochet” “Do people really buy crochet” “Popular crochet items at craft fairs” Yes, I searched them all and I found...

FREE CROCHET PATTERN | HANGING BASKET | Fumbling for your glasses and phone in the middle of the night? Always losing your keys? If so, this free crochet pattern hanging basket is for you!

FREE CROCHET PATTERN: THE HANGING BASKET

Published on: April 3, 2017September 1, 2017 by Pam Grice 2 Comments

So, a little tidbit about me – I have always had amazing vision. I’ve relished in the ability to read a road sign from hundreds of yards away or spot an anomaly on the horizon before others could focus enough to see clearly. It was so great! Until I...

THE DIARY OF A REBRANDING

Published on: March 31, 2017July 30, 2017 by Pam Grice 2 Comments

Welcome to the diary of a rebranding – I’m having an identity crisis. In the past 30 days, I decided to redirect, reprioritize, and rebrand. Yikes! What was I thinking? Now, I’m the kind of person who gets an idea in her head and runs with it, full steam...