Last year, I realized that a few of our employees did not have the best intentions when they came to work. It seemed like their goal was to slack off and avoid work, and it was really frustrating. I realized that I had to do something in order to make things right, so I started working with them to train them. I also installed a camera system and explained the consequences of their actions. Within about six months, we were able to completely overhaul things, and it made a huge difference. This blog is all about keeping employees productive and on track, so that you can keep your company viable.
Grace Hanson
Do you enjoy needle felting? If so, you would probably love it if you were able to make money from it. You might have thought about selling your crafts, but you could be unsure of how to do it successfully. Luckily, following these tips can help you sell your needle felting crafts more successfully.
1. Think Seasonally
Many people love to purchase homemade crafts on a seasonal basis. For example, they might want to purchase Christmas ornaments that have been made with needle felting during the holiday season, or they might like springtime animals in pastel colors during the spring. If you think seasonally when it comes to making and selling your crafts, your crafting business could be more successful than you think.
2. Consider Taking Custom Orders
It is amazing what can be done with needle felting, and as you might already know, the only limit is your imagination. Your customers and would-be customers might have their own ideas of the types of needle felted crafts that they would like to purchase, but they might not be able to find them. If you'd like to appeal to these customers, then accepting custom orders can be a good option. Then, you'll be able to provide your customers with exactly what they are looking for. You also don't have to worry about spending the time or money on making needle felted crafts that may or may not sell.
3. Make Sure You Charge Enough
One common mistake that a lot of people make when making and selling their crafts is not selling their crafts for a high enough price. It can be easy to sell yourself short -- after all, you might not think that anyone will be willing to pay too much for one of your creations -- but it's important not to give your items away for too little. Make sure that you pay attention to how much you spend on your needle felting machine, equipment, supplies and more, and add a little bit of profit on top of that amount. This will help you stay in business and actually make a profit.
Selling needle felted crafts can be a wonderful business, and it can be a really fun and rewarding hobby on top of that. However, getting used to selling them can be tough. Luckily, if you follow these tips, then you can help improve your chances of success.