BIG ideas generators – Eccles Library 9:30am to 12:30pm
Selling on Etsy – start your online creative business.
Selling your craft, art or creative products online is easier than ever and when it comes to buying online the UK is the global number one market – 77% of people buy something online at least once a month.
Whether you’re already setup as a business with a product ready to sell or just considering the prospect of running a creative business online, come along to gain some insight into the many areas involved with running an online handmade business.
In this workshop, Nicola Rowlands will share her experience selling her designs and products on Etsy and will touch on:
- product development
- photographing your products
- branding
- pricing, packaging, postage methods
- time keeping, staff, premises
- social media
- customer services
Most importantly Nicola will be on hand to answer those niggling questions you may have when it comes to setting up your own small creative business.
The workshop will be informal and friendly – so bring your ideas and creativity and a notebook to take plenty of notes!
This workshop is delivered on behalf of Big Ideas Generators project by Nicola Rowlands.
Nicola is an illustrator and designer based in Manchester with over 10 years experience and over 9,000 Etsy sales. Her illustrations and products are sold worldwide and her work has appeared in Mollie Makes magazine, Frankie magazine and in TV adverts for Not On The High Street and Etsy.
Etsy is an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items and supplies, as well as unique factory-manufactured items. These items cover a wide range, including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, food, bath and beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks, and toys. Many sellers also sell craft supplies such as beads, wire and jewelry-making tools. All vintage items must be at least 20 years old.
To book onto this event please see their Eventbrite page.
