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Here is a selection of features from Craft Focus magazine.
Advice from Viking Loom on how to promote beads and jewellery making in your store
E-commerce expert, Simon Horton of ShopIntegrator shares his tips on where to start with Search Engine Optimisation
Richard Edwards, Director of Quatreus asks, what factors lead a potential customer to a purchase decision? That is the key question that we, as marketers, need to answer to help the clients and companies we work with.
Want to sell your products online, but not sure where to start? Find out just how simple and low-cost it can be with ActSmart's guide
E-commerce expert Simon Horton examines the benefits of affiliate marketing, the important considerations and pitfalls, and how to get the best from your efforts
A recent study found that businesses that track their customer loyalty are 60 per cent more profitable than other companies So if you want a sure fire way to increase your sales, look no further than repeat business. ActSmart take a look at how small retailers can implement and manage a successful loyalty scheme.
Fiona Pullen, author of Craft a Creative Business and founder of The Sewing Directory, shares why quality website content is so important to your business
VAT is set to change on 1st Jan 2015. So how will this affect your business? Carol Cheesman of Cheesmans Accountants explains the changes and offers some advice for business owners.
We give you a guide to the EU Consumer Rights Directive 2014 and how it affects you: Simon Horton of e-commerce plugin supplier ShopIntegrator looks at how changes in EU consumer rights legislation affect your craft business. If you're selling direct to consumers, these changes apply to you.
Create bespoke gift cards today and start cashing in on the run up to Christmas. These represent a staggering 55 per cent of all gift sales in the UK and there are signs that suggest this will only continue to grow.
Nick Parry from ExaClair shares his thoughts and advice on how craft retailers can make the most of their in-store displays.
ActSmart look at how small retailers can implement and manage a successful loyalty scheme If you want a sure fire way to increase your sales, look no further than repeat business and loyalty schemes help drive this
Fantastic Ribbons has over a decade of experience in ribbon and exhibits at all the major craft exhibitions. Craft Focus talks to Keith Edwards, Co-Founder of the business
As an online business, your product photography is the closest your customers will get to the real product before purchasing. Daniel Ruffle, Head of Digital Design at Metakinetic describes how to make the most of your images.
Are giveaways at exhibitions a great way to build your brand, attract footfall and generate new business or are they a waste of time and money that end up being ignored or simply thrown in the bin? The answer is some are some aren't!
As summer wedding season approaches, Tracy Rowbottom, award winning floristry expert from Country Baskets share its guide on creating a bridal bouquet or centrepiece.
It's essential that SMEs know their duties as an employer to avoid fines and legal action
Julie Bonnar catches up with Graham Halls to chat about the newly formed company Wholesale Beads, and what it can offer retailers stocking jewellery making products
Where have you been if you haven't heard of the myboshi phenomenon! Julie Bonnar, editor of Craft Focus caught up with Thomas Jaenisch and Felix Rohland at Craft, Hobby + Stitch earlier this year to find out more.
If you're planning to move offices then it is essential you consider your telecoms options early in the process. Far too often they get left to the last minute. At best this can lead to added stress, or at worst long delays and increased costs.
