Enter to win a shop critique!

Enter here to be in the running to win a free Custom Shop Critique (value $250)! Enter between now and midnight CST, October 15, 2012, by leaving us your name and shop name/website in your comment below. One entry per shop/ website. We will announce the one lucky winner here, and on Facebook and Twitter on October 16, 2012.

The winner will receive a Shop Critique from Handcrafted Consulting, to take place before November 15, 2012 via Skype. (Don't have a Skype account? No worries, they are free for video calls anywhere in the world!) In addition to our professional opinion about key ways to improve your online storefront, we will provide you with our favorite pointers on getting your shop in tip-top shape for the holiday shopping season.

And remember- any client who participates in a shop critique or in-person workshop is eligible for special pricing on mentoring services in the future. So enter today, and take the next step to growing your handmade business!

Business Matters on Poppytalk: Sending a Well-Branded Email

Our latest post is up today over on Poppytalk, and we are talking about corresponding with your customers. Every email you send should reflect who you are as a business, and the level of quality and service your buyers can expect from you. A few simple rules can make your note memorable, and make your customer feel like you go above and beyond.

Etsy 101 Workshop Featured in the Amarillo Globe-News!

Our upcoming Etsy 101 workshop has been featured in the Amarillo Globe-News!

Check out the coverage here as we introduce a wonderful group of folks to the Etsy community.

We will be in Amarillo on September 17! Can't make it to the workshops? Remember, we are available by phone or Skype for one-to-one custom mentoring anytime; you pick the topic and the schedule!

We're the new "Business Matters" Contributors for Poppytalk!

We are thrilled to announce that we are the new contributors to the popular handmade blog  Poppytalk! Each month in the Business Matters column, we will be sharing some business-y goodness there, discussing things like customer service, shop management, our favorite tips for the holiday season, and more! Poppytalk is a great daily read for both handmade eye candy as well as useful tips from the handmade community. Check it out!