{"id":1181,"date":"2024-12-15T21:44:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T21:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justnews24.info\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2024-12-15T21:44:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T21:44:31","slug":"the-diy-entrepreneur-15-handmade-business-ideas-you-can-start-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justnews24.info\/?p=1181","title":{"rendered":"The DIY Entrepreneur: 15 Handmade Business Ideas You Can Start Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Ernest Hemingway once said, “We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” If you love all things crafting and DIY, then you know exactly what he was talking about. Whether your passion is knitting, jewelry making, carpentry, glass blowing, or anything in between, there’s always room to improve and perfect your craft even further.<\/p>\n

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Since your journey to becoming a master craftsperson will be a lifelong one, why not use your skills to make some extra money (or even a living) along the way? There’s never been a better time to do just that. Ahead, we’ll explore 15 of the best handmade business ideas to help get those creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n

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Getting Your DIY Handmade Business Started<\/span><\/h2>\n


\n<\/span>Before we jump into handmade business ideas, let’s discuss a couple of the key steps you can take to get your DIY business off the ground.<\/p>\n

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Consider Different Platforms<\/h3>\n


\n<\/span>When you think of the phrase “handmade business,” there’s a pretty good chance you also think of Etsy. We don’t blame you \u2014 with more than\u00a0$1 billion in annual revenue<\/a>\u00a0and over\u00a04 million active sellers<\/a>\u00a0as of 2020, Etsy is practically synonymous with online DIY businesses.<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>But believe it or not, you don’t have to\u00a0open an Etsy store<\/a>\u00a0in order to launch your own handmade business. In fact, there are other online marketplaces you can choose from depending on your needs and preferences. For example,\u00a0Ravelry<\/a>\u00a0is an ideal platform for knitting or crocheting pattern creators,\u00a0Spoonflower<\/a>\u00a0is perfect for fabric and home decor designers and\u00a0DeviantArt<\/a>\u00a0makes it easy for artists to sell prints.<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>Let’s compare the two biggest options in the game, Etsy and\u00a0Amazon Handmade<\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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$0.20 to list an item; $0.20 to renew a listing; 5% transaction fee for each item sold (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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$39.99 for a professional selling account (waived upon approval to become a Handmade seller); 15% of each sale (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The right platform for you depends on your specific needs \u2014 what matters is that you do your research into both, check how other shops selling similar items are performing and look into the steps you’ll need to take in order to open your storefront.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>When you’re selling unique, handcrafted items designed to pique customers’ interest, it pays to have an inspired and memorable name for your business.<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>If you’re struggling to come up with catchy handmade craft business name ideas, our\u00a0Business Name Generator<\/a>\u00a0can help. To use it, just enter a word that’s relevant to your new business (we’ll use “jewelry” as an example) and let artificial intelligence handle the rest.<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>After a few moments, you’ll be presented with dozens of potential name ideas:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Maybe you’ll immediately find the perfect name for you, or maybe you’ll have to build upon the generator’s results in order to create a fitting option. Either way, you’ll be one step closer to creating a name that catches customers’ attention and captures the essence of your handmade business.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Even the catchiest business name won’t mean much if you don’t have anything to sell, so you’ll also need to determine the types of items you’ll be offering for purchase.<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>When deciding, remember to keep a few key factors in mind:<\/p>\n

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