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How to Not Grow a Business
Most successful businesses have a growth mentality. But I don’t want to grow anymore. I want my craft market enterprise to shrink gracefully. Continue reading
Posted in Market, Musings, Wood and Woodwork, Woodenware
Tagged business, craft market, farmer's market, farmers market, growth, Market, price, pricing, production schedule, production time, shrinking gracefully, spoon making, time, value, vendor
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Why I Don’t Sign My Spoons
A lot of spoon carvers put their name, initials, or a maker’s mark on each spoon they make. I don’t. Here’s why. First, signing each piece would add time to the production process without adding monetary value. I know that … Continue reading
Posted in Carving, Wood and Woodwork, Woodenware
Tagged business, customer, economize, future generations, initials, logo, logos, maker's mark, production time, signature, value
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On Setting Prices as a Hobbyist Woodworker
“Somebody wants me to make them something. How much should I charge for it?” “I’m going to my first craft fair. How should I set prices for my work?” “I’d like to start selling some of the things I make, … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged business, calculations, etsy, overhead, price tag, prices, setting prices
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Thinking of Setting Up an Etsy Shop… Opinions?
I keep getting inquiries about the tobacco pipes I’ve been making, and I plan to make more soon. I am also thinking seriously about opening an Etsy shop to sell some pipes. I really enjoy the work, and while I … Continue reading
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