It is my hope that this book will be an encouraging force for you - (Pg 3)

The Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin, is the second of the two books I have recently read in relation to selling handmade goods.

If I were to suggest only one book to buy about selling handmade, it would be this one. It covers the same things as How to Make Money Using Etsy, however in more broader terms. It also looks at selling and marketing face to face as well as online.

It is a neat little book. Well set out with good references, good examples and brimming with ideas and encouragement. It also looks pretty cute! Take a look, and don't forget to check out my online handmade business Felix George & Me!

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A Crafty Book Review - (Pg 80)

How to Make Money Using Etsy by Timothy Adam was a well presented somewhat useful reference.

At the end of last year, I set up a small online business, Felix George & Me, selling Iron On Letters and Motifs. I launched into it with much enthusiasm, however over the months, with a demanding toddler and another one on the way, my enthusiasm has waned.

Recently I have come across two books that have helped to reignite my original excitement in my venture. The first being How to Make Money Using Etsy (an online handmade marketplace).

I do not have an Etsy store, and as you would expect, much of this book covers the more particular ins and outs of using Etsy. There are however a number of other general chapters that are quite useful, especially those relating to marketing via social media, and how to get your handmade business out there.

A very useful reference, especially for users of Etsy. However, remember that with changing social media (like facebook and twitter ) some of the 'how to' sections have already become redundant, even though this book was published just last year.

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