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Index
Cover
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Do You DIY?
Why Handmade?
What’s “Indie”?
Motivations
Expectations
Chapter 2: Biz Basics
Setting Up
Pricing
Boosting Production
Finding a Good Workspace
Getting Paid and Keeping Track
Keeping It Legal
Chapter 3: Selling Out
Where to Sell
Get a Web Site
Presentation
Customer Service
How to Not Sell
Chapter 4: Indie Craft Shows
Are You Ready?
Application Process
Getting Prepped
Table Displays
Day of Show
The Postmortem
DIY Craft Shows
Chapter 5: Get Noticed
Be Your Own PR Person
Direct Mail
Getting Press
Advertising
Chapter 6: Finding Balance
Working for a Living
Maintaining a Personal Life
Taking Stock
Changes
Epilogue
Appendix A: Forms and Templates
Appendix B: Craft Communities
Appendix C: Awesome Crafty Blogs
Appendix D: Craft-Friendly Publications
Appendix E: Small Business Resources
Appendix F: Reading List
Appendix G: Online consignment shops
Appendix H: Supplies
Appendix I: Major North American Indie Craft Shows
Contributors
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Copyright
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