Selling Homemade Items a guide
Working at home has become a popular option for many people. There are so many opportunities; many people make full salaries by earning money online. One popular option is to sell crafts online. If you have a hobby or a particular craft that you love, this option can bring in money for your family.
- Determine What to Sell
This is the fun part! Is there something you are good at making? People love to buy handmade items. Some popular things are:
• Knitted items
• Crochet items
• Woodwork
• Homemade soaps and bath products
• Homemade candles - Can You Make Money?
Part of determining if you can make money is figuring out the price you will sell your items. Then, calculate how much money you spent on supplies to make the item and how long it took to create. Does the bottom line make sense to you? If not, it might not be worth your time unless you are able to charge more for your item. - Pricing
This point is important – price your work for what it’s worth. So many new crafters undersell because you are afraid people won’t pay the price. When you opt to undersell, you are saying your work isn’t worth much. Some people won’t buy your item for a higher price, and that is ok. There are plenty of people who will spend more money for handmade, quality pieces of work. Those are the people you are targeting. - Where to Sell
In order to make money, you have to sell your crafts somewhere. Locally, you can market on your local groups and sell from your home. Take your fares to local craft shows. This gets your name out there. Make sure to have a label on your items with a link to your website so they can find you later if they love your item.
To make more money, you will probably need to decide to sell your wares online. Etsy is a very popular option for craft makers. Etsy is a website that millions of buyers and sellers utilize. Buyers can search a variety of categories for products. Sellers have a venue that reaches more people than possible in person. - Learn to Take Good Photographs
Since a majority of your sales will be online, taking quality photographs are essential to getting your item sold. There is no need to be a professional photographer. Tons of tutorials online can help you take good photographs with a basic camera. When selling online, photographs will make or break your business. - Quality Products
When you decide to make a business from earning money selling crafts online, the items you sell are no longer about you. It’s now about your customers. While it can still be your hobby, you need to create items that will appeal to your customers. Determine if it’s an item that your ideal customer would love and purchase.
This is just one way to work from home. Most importantly, have courage and step out of the box. You never know if you will soar unless you step out into the unknown.