How to Start a Home-Based Craft Business

by Kenn Oberrecht

This book provides the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a home-based craft business and earn a living from handcrafted objects. Information on business plans, finding supplies on the Internet, publicity, zoning ordinances, and more, is included in this thoroughly revised edition.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

203 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Milka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good advice but this book is very outdated and therefore irrelevant in several aspects of running a business in 2018.

[Lauren G · Rating 2 out of 5]

WHAT did I just read? This comes across as someone who is older who doesn't understand technology. Also someone who is in it for the money and not for the love, man.

There is some dubious advice here. Computer book keeping is too much of a hassle, pen and paper is just as good! LOLOLOL who needs a separate business account when you can use your personal checking account! Accepting personal checks is safer than accepting credit cards. Bring a computer to craft shows so you can sell your product AND print out horoscopes for people!


What the hell did I just read. Seriously.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've giving this book 3 stars only because, in re-reading the synopsis, I realized that the book did deliver on its promised topics. There were checklists and basic information that would help someone who is completely unaware of the basics of starting a business. I had read it because I hoped to find a little more than the basics and was disappointed that it was so limited in scope.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of good information, and is certainly worth a read. However, it is a little or of date, and does not have enough information about websites, ebay, and etsy, so another source will need to be consulted for now information. Good overall though!

[monika]

A little too 101 for me, but a nice try.