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5 types of promotional images every maker needs in their portfolio
Branding | Craft & Design Business | Visibility

5 types of promotional images every maker needs in their portfolio

ByTapiwa Matsinde 23 November 20236 June 2025

Images are an essential part of brand promotion. They do the heavy lifting of selling your handmade…

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What to do if selling your high-end statement crafts to rich people makes you feel uncomfortable
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What to do if selling your high-end statement crafts to rich people makes you feel uncomfortable

ByTapiwa Matsinde 13 October 20236 June 2025

The nature of hand-craftsmanship often means the products created will cost more than those mass-produced, with prices…

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7 powerful qualities successful high-end craft businesses have in common
Branding | Craft & Design Business

7 powerful qualities successful high-end craft businesses have in common

ByTapiwa Matsinde 5 October 20236 June 2025

Have you noticed that some designer-makers and artisan brands always seem to get the press mentions, the…

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Do you know who you are selling your handcrafted products to?
Craft & Design Business | Visibility

Do you know who you are selling your handcrafted products to?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 21 September 20236 June 2025

Do you know who you are selling your handcrafted products to may seem like an obvious question….

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6 common reasons why people are not buying your handmade crafts and how to fix the problems
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6 common reasons why people are not buying your handmade crafts and how to fix the problems

ByTapiwa Matsinde 14 September 20236 June 2025

Paying customers are the lifeline of any business, without them you’re simply running a hobby. Every entrepreneur…

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What upmarket retail buyers look for when buying craft from a maker business
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What upmarket retail buyers look for when buying craft from a maker business

ByTapiwa Matsinde 7 September 20236 June 2025

Prestigious commercial retailers and smaller upmarket independent shops, boutiques and gallery shops are always looking for high-quality,…

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Want to boost your craft business sales? Sell the story not the product
Craft & Design Business

Want to boost your craft business sales? Sell the story not the product

ByTapiwa Matsinde 7 June 20236 June 2025

Storytelling is a powerful medium to utilise in your craft business to help generate sales. At a…

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How to show up as the face of your craft business when you don’t like being in the spotlight
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How to show up as the face of your craft business when you don’t like being in the spotlight

ByTapiwa Matsinde 4 May 20236 June 2025

Branding your craft business doesn’t stop and start with your business itself, but incorporates all that is…

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How to catch the curator’s eye, proven tips for designers & makers who want to stand out
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How to catch the curator’s eye, proven tips for designers & makers who want to stand out

ByTapiwa Matsinde 31 March 20236 June 2025

If you are interested in getting your craftwork featured in high-profile exhibitions, bought by a collector, or…

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Want to know what publishers look for when deciding to publish a coffee table book?
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Want to know what publishers look for when deciding to publish a coffee table book?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 24 March 20236 June 2025

If you’re interested in publishing a coffee table book, you can publish it yourself or submit a…

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