The Scrapbooker's Guide to Business

by Steligo, Kathy

• ISBN13: 9780966979923
• ISBN10: 0966979923
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Carlo Pr

Summary

Seems like everyone wants to start a scrapbook business...but not everyone knows how to go about doing it. Do you need a license? How much can you make? How much do you need to invest? What's it really like to run a retail store? Is your spouse a good choice for a partner? How do you patent a product? How do you get started on the Internet?

This lighthearted guide tells you what you need to know before you invest. You'll find ideas, information, and resources for nine difference part-time and full-time businesses:

Home Store
Retail Store
Internet Store
Consultant
Commissioned Scrapbooker
Teacher
Writer
Event Planner
Product Designer/Developer

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(4)
PART I: Bringing Your Dream Into Focus
The Path To Success	5	(5)
Opportunities for Scrapreneurs
Look Before You Leap
The Path to Success
Convert Your Fears into Confidence
Know What You Really Want	10	(3)
Know Thyself!
Define Your Goals
Do You Have What It Takes?	13	(6)
The Power of Passion
Knowledge is Power
Skills: Learn by Doing
Bumps in the Road
Win Your Family's Support
PART II: Finding the Right Business
The Home Store	19	(8)
Do Things on the Up and Up
Find a Space to Call Your Own
Start Organized, Stay Organized
More Issues to Consider
Manage Your Inventory
More Home Store Resources
The Retail Store	27	(16)
Reality: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
You Have to Spend Money to Make Money
Check Out the Competition
Three Ways to Start a Store
Retail Scrapbook Consultants
Location, Location, Location
Stock the Shelves
What About Employees?
More Retail Store Resources
The Internet Store	43	(13)
Is There Room for You on the `Net?
Features for Retail Websites
Tips for Sites that Sell
Behind the Scenes
More Ways to Make Money from Your Website
More Internet Store Resources
Scrapbook Consultant	56	(9)
What Does a Consultant Do?
Close to My Heart
Creative Memories
Life and Times
Scrap in a Snap
Stampin' Up
The Scrapbook Connection
Independent Consultant
Tips for Success
More Consultant Resources
Commissioned Scrapbooker	65	(17)
Where to Start
Where to Find Customers
The Customer Consultation
How Much Should You Charge?
More Issues About Fees
Nice Touches
The Customer Contract
Three Ways to Control Inventory Costs
More Commissioned Scrapbooker Resources
Teacher	82	(7)
Brush Up on Your Skills
What Should You Teach?
Where to Find Customers
Teaching at Scrapbook Stores: a Win-win Situation
How to Charge for Classes
Six Tips for Better Classes
More Teaching Resources
Event Planner	89	(7)
A Glossary of Events, Occasions and Happenings
How to Get Started
Avoid Disaster
Promote Your Event
More Event Planner Resources
Product Designer/Developer	96	(9)
From Concept to Reality
Calculate Costs and Profits
Protect Your Work
More Product Designer / Developer Resources
Writer	105	(14)
So Many Opportunities, So Little Time
How to Sell Magazine Articles
Write for Scrapbook Magazines
Think Big with a Book
Make Time to Write
More Writer Resources
PART III: Understanding Business Basics
What It Means to Be a Professional	119	(2)
Should You Consider a Partner?	121	(4)
Not Just Any Old Partner Will Do
Put It in Writing
Is Your Spouse a Good Choice?
More Partnership Resources
Start-up Essentials	125	(7)
Establish Your Legal Structure
Play the Name Game
Get Required Permits and Licenses
Find Funding
Open a Business Checking Account
Establish a Merchant Account
Create Promotional Materials
Insure Your Business
Obtain Employer Information
More Start-up Essentials Resources
Critical Business Skills	132	(9)
Develop a Business Plan
Get Acquainted with Finance Fundamentals
Keep Accurate Records
Make Sense of Regulations and Red Tape
Promote Your Business
Learn from Your Mistakes
Find Help When You Need It
More Critical Skills Resources
Start-up Checklists	141	(6)
Index	147