Craft Business Books You Should Read

With the rise of Etsy, many crafters have taken their skills to the internet in hopes of making some extra money. Unfortunately, many of them give up on making a business out of their crafts because they are ill prepared for the challenges ahead.

If you are thinking of starting your own craft business, check out these books beforehand to get a good grasp on how to run a successful craft business. You can also use these books as reference later on.

Craft Business Books You Should Read #1: The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and Online by Kari Chapin.

This is a great book for the beginning and advanced craft business person. Skip all of the trial and error of running a craft business by checking out this great book before you even start.

Craft Business Books You Should Read #2: Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business by Meg Mateo Ilasco

Ilasco is a well-known craft entrepreneur who runs her own studio. In her book she shares her secrets to having a successful craft business.

Craft Business Books You Should Read #3: Craft Inc. Business Planner

This isn't necessarily a book you read, but it is a must have for any beginning craft entrepreneur. The Craft Inc. Business Planner is meant to go hand in hand with Meg Mateo Ilasco's Craft, Inc. It will help your plan out your business in the most effective way possible so that you don't end up feeling overwhelmed.

Craft Business Books You Should Read #4: The Savvy Crafters Guide to Success: Turn Your Crafts Into a Career by Sancy McCall

Written by a professional crafter, this book not only guides you in creating your own business but also helps you explore other aspects of crafting like teaching and marketing. Furthermore, this book covers how to make extra money by writing for craft publications.

Check out these great books and start paving the way for you own craft business today.