


10 Steps to Selling Your Handmade Items Online
If you have decided to go forward with an online maker market, follow these 10 steps to prepare your shop for customers. If you decide to create your own e-commerce site, talk to your SBDC regional advisor for help, but know that many of the steps below will still apply.

Creating Your Holiday Marketing Plan
July is not when you typically start humming holiday tunes, but it is the perfect time to start thinking about your holiday sales season. Starting now will set you up for a successful sales season, reduce the stress of last-minute planning and alleviate tension within your team by creating a holiday marketing plan now. A holiday marketing plan doesn’t have to be extensive or complicated. The aim is for simple and effective.

How to Prepare Your Retail Business for the Holidays
If you’re anything like me, the holidays often sneak up on you. If you are a busy entrepreneur, this may be particularly true for you too. No matter what time of year you’re reading this post – there’s absolutely something you can be doing to prepare your retail...