How can being part of a marketplace or platform like Jamii boost a small business? It’s a relatively low-cost way to reach a wider audience and build sales. But, it’s important to choose ones that align with your values and brand, as they can easily

Saphia studied Textile Design at Chelsea College of Arts, where she discovered her passion for crochet and machine knitting. She now runs a small part-time biz focusing on all things textiles, including knitting, crochet and needle punch – find her l

After my first day working for Wendy Cushing, who trained me in the art of passementerie weaving, I wrote: “This is my job.” That was over 25 years ago and I’m still weaving trims with as much passion and enthusiasm as I felt that day. I love the act

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Having an active social media presence can feel so rewarding, both for yourself and your business. When friends and strangers share positive comments, a post gets an amazing response, or you’re tagged into a customer’s pic of your product, it’s strai

Community and collaborations are what support a business and help it grow. Being part of something, whether that’s an established selling platform, indie online shop, partnership, co-working space or directory might be just what you need to take your

Vicky created her brand vickyknits to keep her sane during the 2020 lockdown, and uses her Instagram to share her work and inspire others. When Vicky’s not designing or knitting, you’ll find her exploring London’s top coffee spots or taking pics of h

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Sophia is a designer, dressmaker and sewing teacher from Dorset and runs her own sewing school. It’s a fun space for kids and adults to learn in, and she and her tutors teach a huge variety of crafty skills. Keep up with them on Insta @sew__jessalli.

Architectural design is Kristina Dam’s bag, and it shows in every carefully thought-out clean line of her furniture and accessories. Each piece created by Kristina Dam Studio originates from Kristina’s passion for merging art and interior design. Fro

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If I were starting a lovely new business tomorrow, brand photography is the very first thing I’d be investing in. Creative, quality photography improves the effectiveness of all marketing activity, and opens up opportunities like getting featured in

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So, you’ve decided to start selling your makes – yay you! Before you get stuck in though, let’s take some time to get you properly set up. Establishing a brand doesn’t have to mean spending lots of money or doing anything fancy, it’s more about separ

Hopefully you’re feeling confident about what you want your brand to look like now, and the audience you’ll pitch it to – a great place to start. Having a strong sense of who you are as a business makes it easier to stay focused, and it means you’ll

Hello makers! I can’t wait for you to get stuck into our first ever small business guide, in association with Cricut. Here at Mollie , we’re all about chasing dreams and making that creative lifestyle a reality. So, hopefully this handy workbook will

Once you’ve got a good idea of who you are as a brand and how to put that across, the next step is understanding your target market – who your potential buyers are. While it’s nice to think that anyone could shop your products or services, the realit

Just like Legally Blonde icon Elle Woods, we want you to feel comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life. On page 40 we’ll be chatting to Ingrid Fernandez, lawyer and founder of Dec + Dash Legal Consulting, about website wording, copyright and t

If you want your business to support you in the long term, it’s not just about producing and promoting an amazing product – you’ll need to keep track of the pennies to have a clear idea of profit and loss. Even if you hire an accountant, it’s importa