E-book Category: Crafts, Home Business E-book Title: How to Start Your Own Quilting Business Author: Chuck Smith Book Description: Finally, a comprehensive guide that shows you how to start, run, and market your very own quilting business...
"Learn the Secrets of Making Money with Your Quilting Passion, Either Selling Your Own Quilts or Offering Quilting Services to Others... from the Internet's Leading Quilting Business Expert"
This helpful guide will show you how to start, run, and market a successful quilting business that will allow you to earn a healthy part-time or full-time income...
Dear Quilting Enthusiast, If you've ever thought about starting and running your own successful quilting business - while avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by business newbies - and using some of the most powerful marketing techniques available, then this might be the most important letter you'll ever read.
Here's why:
Over the years, I've received a ton of feedback from readers of my Quilting Biz Email List. Many of them don't want to start a machine quilting business or quilt shop because of the money required, or they just want to create a part-time income from their quilting. Instead, they ask me questions like... - "How do I sell the quilts that I make?"
- "Can I make money selling my quilts on eBay?"
- "Are custom quilting services in demand?"
- "Are t-shirt and photo quilts marketable?"
- "How can I get started in my own quilting business?"
Introducing My Newest Quilting Business Book... "How to Start Your Own Quilting Business"
If you've ever thought about starting and running your own successful quilting business - while avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by business newbies - and using some of the most powerful marketing techniques available, then this might be the most important letter you'll ever read.
Here's why:
How to Start Your Own Quilting Business is the definitive guide to showing you the ropes to starting, running, and marketing your own quilting business. I've packed as much information as I possibly can about making money with your quilting into a single, 150+ page quilting business "bible" that will show you the fastest way to get your quilting business off the ground.
Look, I know you are passionate about your quilting, and want a way to take your hobby to the next level. Your friends and family tell you that your quilts are works of art and that you should sell them. They may have even offered to buy some of your quilts or quilted items from you.
That's why you want to take the leap of faith and start your own quilting business selling your own quilts or offering custom quilting services to your local community (or even over the Internet!). For you, it's time to stop working for someone else, and start building a future that will replace your current income and allow you the freedom only true entrepreneurs enjoy.
Are you just getting started?
Maybe you've just started to explore the possibility of starting your own quilting business to see if you're ready for the commitment. Or perhaps you know you're ready, but want to be completely prepared when you start to put your quilting business together and getting the word out about your new business.
Well, you've come to the right place because...
This is the most comprehensive guide to starting your own quilting business available on the market today!
Now, I know you're probably skeptical. That's normal and healthy. Let me give you three good reasons we can back up what we claim:
Three Reasons To Believe What I Say
Reason one: I am the author of the highly-successful quilting business books, "How to Start Your Own Machine Quilting Business" and "How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop." With over 2,431 copies sold since 2003, these are the leading resources for quilters looking to start their own machine quilting business or quilt shop. I am also the editor of the Quilting Business email list that currently has 5,513 subscribers, and more than 250 subscribers added each and every month - all of them looking to make money with their quilting passion. I also run the very popular quilting tips web site - www.QuiltersTips.com - home of the Weekly Quilting Tips Contest.
Reason two: I have over 17 years of experience in marketing and business management. To me, there is nothing as important as being able to bring customers into your new business in the most effective, least expensive, manner. This book offers my expertise in the top marketing methods for a new quilting business, including Internet marketing and selling your quilts on eBay.
Reason three: I've spent over a $1,000 and 100s of man hours (worth $1,000s more!) pulling together the most exhaustive, thorough guide to starting, running, and marketing a quilting business available anywhere. I've tried to leave no stone unturned when it comes to finding out the most effective information to lead your quilting business to success. You can take advantage of this investment at a fraction of the cost.
Here is a summary of the benefits you receive
1) Comprehensive quilting business guide
General business books don't go into enough detail about the specifics of starting, running, and marketing a successful quilting business. This book delivers the step-by-step instructions you need to get your quilting business up and running in the least amount of time.
2) Written with the novice in mind
Never run a business before? You don't have to worry about getting bogged down with over-complicated terms or unnecessary information. This book provides an easy-to-read primer to help guide you through some difficult concepts of starting a quilting business and running it effectively.
3) Excellent marketing section
Without customers, your quilting business will never take off and quickly die. That's why there's an entire section dedicated to marketing your quilting business. You'll see which advertising and promotional techniques will the most useful and effective methods of getting the word out about your new quilting business, and for attracting new - and repeat - customers.
4) Helps you decide if a quilting business is right for you
Starting any new business can be a bit intimidating, or even downright scary. "How to Start Your Own Quilting Business" takes you by the hand and lets you know everything that you'll need to do to start and run a successful quilting business. With all the right information, you can make a decision on whether or not a quilting business is right for you.
5) Learn how to sell on eBay
One of the most exciting - and profitable - web sites on the Internet is eBay. With eBay, you now have access to tens of millions of potential customers. In fact, over 1.5 million people supplement their incomes by selling on eBay, and over 724,000 report that eBay is their primary or secondary source of income. eBay is big business and can be a great way to sell your quilts or quilted items.
6) Learn the ins and outs of craft fairs
Craft fairs are one of the best markets for selling quilts and quilted items. Find out how to properly exhibit your quilts for maximum exposure - and maximum sales. Also, learn sneaky craft fair market research tricks to help you find out what items are selling for in your area - an aid when pricing your quilts.
7) Industry statistics and demographics
Discover some interesting facts about the quilting market, and how you can get involved in this $21 billion plus market. When you know who your customers are, it makes it easier to gear your new quilting business towards those most likely to purchase your wares.
8) Some valuable bonus resources
There's no way that any one book can give you every little bit of information you will need to run your quilting business long term. So, what I've done is provided some bonus resources that will give you more information about some key concepts, including time management, public relations, and finding suppliers.
9) Day-to-day business advice
Running a business is not a walk in the park. In fact, it can be one of the most difficult things you'll ever do. But, with the right planning and attitude, you can take a lot of the "sting" out of the more mundane tasks, like record keeping, accounting, hiring, and more.
And much, much more...
Now, you're probably wondering how and why we can do all those things.
Let me explain.
How to Start Your Own Quilting Business was written with the business novice in mind. You know quilting and love your hobby. But, you may not know how to start and run a successful business. This book is designed to give you that knowledge and to help you decide if you want to make that leap from quilting hobby to full- or part-time quilting business.
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