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Contents of this issue of Craft Selling Party News

Last month I wrote an article about setting goals for your business. This month, I'm going to suggest that you keep an open mind regarding the directions your craft business takes!

This isn't a contradiction - it's just that the way your business grows won't always be straightforward, and you may take several detours along the way which open up new opportunities. Keep your overall goals in mind, focus on the steps you're taking towards those goals, but don't shut yourself off to new possibilities.

For instance you may decide to focus on craft parties for kids, but get requests for adult parties - give it a try! You may find you prefer it, or it may just prove to be a good opportunity to advertise your childrens parties to mums attending. If you don't enjoy it, don't pursue it, but at least give it a try!

I know from the emails you all send me that there are many of you who are already running successful craft home party businesses. It would really encourage other readers to hear about your experiences, so please write and tell us about them.

If you're chosen to feature in either the website or newsletter, you'll receive a free link to your website!

There are several different ways you can contribute:

1. Tip of the month - Send in a tip that you think other readers would find useful, and you could be chosen for this newsletter's tip of the month.

2. Website article - You can contribute a page to the website if you have some relevant information or advice to share with us. Your article will include a short bio about you, as well as a link to your website, so it's a great way to get exposure for yourself.

3. Featured article - Some of the articles written for the website will also be chosen as the feature article for this newsletter, so you'll get double exposure!

4. Success Stories - There is also a section on the website featuring Success Stories from everyday people who have started selling their crafts at home parties. Just send in your story - it doesn't matter how long or short it is, the aim is just to show others that it's possible!

Click here to submit your tip, article or success story.

We all know the handmade craft market is becoming more crowded these days. When you exhibit at a craft show not only are you competing with other crafters who create handmade items, but you’re also increasingly forced to contend with imported craft items that are being marketed as handmade. Click here to read more...

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If you enjoyed this month's feature article, take a look at author Kristie Leong's blog on marketing handmade jewelry at www.netbead.com. You'll find loads of useful articles to use in promoting your own crafts, information on new trends and lots more. It really is worth checking out!

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