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| Author: Meg Mateo Ilasco
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
Buy New: $39.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 99398
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0811858367
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5068
EAN: 9780811858366
ASIN: 0811858367
Publication Date: August 9, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
Everything you NEED to know! February 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow! I had no idea that this book was going to be packed with so much useful information! Ilasco questions some crafty designers already a few years in to their business for some real-world know-how and is full of vital information! I took notes on nearly every page and would recommend this for ANY business newby, even other than crafters! She talks about patents, taxes, payments, and more that can even be applied to the average families' life.
I truly enjoyed this book and it was a fascinating and easy read - I didn't even think of it as being a "business" book!
 Very helpful February 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has a lot of helpful and encouraging information. My only complaint is that it's written at such a low reading level, I almost feel patronized when I'm reading it. It's also geared mainly towards wholesale businesses, not actual shops, like I'm interested in.
Perfect for the beginner! January 5, 2008
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I purchased this book over Thanksgiving and just now got around to reading it. WOW! I wish I had done it sooner! I agree with all of the previous comments. This book is a quick read with much to offer the new crafter in the way of marketing and getting organized.
Taking advantage of the internet is a must for anyone in business these days and Craft Inc. has some wonderful gems to offer in that regard which I am putting to use as I write this. The information is laid out in a non-intimidating way that lets you decide which methods are going to be best for you.
I am inspired by the interviews with successful crafters of various mediums and how they got their start!
If you are thinking about taking your hobby to the next level, this is a good place to begin your journey and you will not be sorry you purchased this book.
Cheers!
Hip and helpful December 29, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Barbara Brabec had written books on the crafting biz that are, I feel, the standard for what one needs to know. However, I am quite captivated by Meg Ilasco's take on the topic because she thoroughly modernized it (e.g. how one can fully take advantage of the Internet to promote one's business). Her style is highly readable and approachable. I like how interviews are interspersed with practical information. The attractive overall design of the book is also a bonus to potential buyers because, obviously, we who engage in the craft biz are naturally tuned to aesthetics.
My only criticism is that the Your Business Mind chapter could be a bit more in-depth, but given that the publisher probably wants to keep the book at the manageable size that it is, this chapter is still a good starting point, and it's up to the crafter to get more info from, say, the SBA.
I had borrowed this book from the library, but after reading it, I will definitely be buying my own copy.
Incredibly helpful December 3, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is exactly what I needed, and more than I expected. It helps with virtually every aspect of starting your own creative business, from the technicalities of personal voice and company image to the bones of legal requirements, smart business thinking and how to get the ball rolling. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is interested in opening a store, peddling their handmade goods online, or selling their goods wholesale. It answers questions I wouldn't have thought to ask.
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