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How important is a professional book cover for sales?
Book Publishing

How important is a professional book cover for sales?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 18 July 202518 July 2025

A professional book cover is crucial for sales, as it is the first thing potential customers see….

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Reasons not to position your artisan business in the middle market
Branding | Craft & Design Business

Reasons not to position your artisan business in the middle market

ByTapiwa Matsinde 7 July 202510 July 2025

As interest in contemporary craft grows, the artisan goods market has become increasingly competitive with more makers…

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What is artisanal luxury?
Artisan | Craft & Design Business | Craftsmanship

What is artisanal luxury?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 5 July 202516 July 2025

Artisanal luxury is the centering of artisanal skills and hand craftsmanship within the production of high-quality goods…

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Is publishing a coffee table book still worth it?
Book Publishing

Is publishing a coffee table book still worth it?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 10 June 20256 June 2025

In an age where digital content reigns supreme, you may be wondering if publishing a coffee table…

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The benefits of doing your own PR to promote your artisan business
Craft & Design Business | Visibility

The benefits of doing your own PR to promote your artisan business

ByTapiwa Matsinde 5 June 20256 June 2025

Think of PR and a product placement in a magazine or a TV interview come to mind….

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How storytelling helps your craft business stand out in a crowded market
Craft & Design Business | Storytelling | Visibility

How storytelling helps your craft business stand out in a crowded market

ByTapiwa Matsinde 4 June 20256 June 2025

Contemporary craft is a busy sector, with makers, artisan businesses and stores all promoting their handcrafted creations…

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A celebration of craftsmanship excellence in London city
Craftsmanship | Exhibition

A celebration of craftsmanship excellence in London city

ByTapiwa Matsinde 3 June 20256 June 2025

As May’s sunny days sent temperatures climbing, London and its Boroughs became the backdrop for a celebration…

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What is the point of a coffee table book?
Book Publishing | Opinion

What is the point of a coffee table book?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 28 May 20256 June 2025

Large, lavish, full of pictures and minimal words, you may be wondering what the point of a…

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How I find and select makers and artisan businesses for opportunities that promote and showcase their craftwork
Craft & Design Business | Visibility

How I find and select makers and artisan businesses for opportunities that promote and showcase their craftwork

ByTapiwa Matsinde 27 May 20256 June 2025

My work as a writer and independent curator is centred around shining the light on global craft…

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6 great reasons why you should have a blog to promote your craft business
Blogging for Business | Craft & Design Business

6 great reasons why you should have a blog to promote your craft business

ByTapiwa Matsinde 23 May 20256 June 2025

‘Blogging is dead’, ‘Blogging is not dead’, so go the back and forth statements about blogging at…

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