Relocation

It will happen to all of us sooner or later, we will need to relocate. But what happens if it becomes necessary to set up shop in a new community as well as a new home. Just as you scout the area for schools and churches before you move your family you should be doing the same kind of thing before you move your business.

As a business owner you want to know that you are wanted. You will want to evaluate a location for business friendliness issues that include financial incentives, tax breaks for moving into the area or tax penalties. Be sure that the government systems and services are user friendly. Check out any permits that you might need. After you move is not the time to find out that you cannot get a permit.

Look for updated areas that take into consideration and accommodate your style of operation. If you run a business that is partially or completely virtual will you have access to high speed Internet?

Check out the local Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Agency. Do the local entrepreneurs hold leadership positions there? This will give you an idea of how up and coming new businesses are accepted into the fold, so to speak.

These are just a few things to think about when you are potentially going to move to your business to a new location. Your business is what takes care of your family. Do your homework ahead of time when deciding on a place to live and work and your family will be happy and so will your business.

Thank You

As I am thinking about what I want for myself and my family in this new year to come, I am totally shocked by the notion that what I want is what I have already been given.

• a family who loves me


• a little shop with a faithful customer base


• a time to rest


• a peaceful home


• a life without so much physical pain

Indeed I am blessed compared to so many others in our world and in our own neighborhoods who are struggling with a burden so heavy that it will break them. I just want to say Thank you to my Lord, my family, my friends and customers for inspiring me to be a better person tomorrow than I am today. I love you all.

If you have someone you would like to say thank you to, you may do it here also my friends...Happy New Year!

Craft Brokers

Craft Brokers look for quality design and execution, good value and most important, realistic production schedules. A craft broker might be a good idea is you have a minimum production of $1,000.00 a week and your crafts are unusual or extra special. Craft brokers usually charge 20% commission on each sale.

Craft brokers are only really geared towards to people who have done well and tested products at retail craft shows and are looking to get into real volume wholesaling. A key ingredient in getting your product to sell in catalogs is they have to have a different spin. Even people who have already mastered their media and are doing well in retail craft shows need that extra zing.

The best and most innovative products have come about when someone has come into their studio or office on the weekend to make something really special for a close friend that is different from their regular line. That is when the best products are created.

If you have a product that can fill a need, do it effectively and sell it in volume, a craft broker might be something you want to check into.

As always, craft on!