How to Start a Scrapbooking Business
According to the Hobby Business Association, more than 13
million Americans enjoy scrapbooking as a pastime, and in fact,
20% of all "crafters" are part of one of the fastest
growing crazes in the U.S. Gone are the days of simple albums
and photos taped in. Today, a scrapbook is a work of art, a
treasure trove of memories and moments that people preserve
for themselves, or create as gifts for others.
If you have an artistic flare, and have taken an instructor's course
in scrapbooking, you might decide to open a business that can be
operated from home, either as evening "parties", or weekend brunch
sessions that are conducted in other people's homes, or your own.
There are many wholesalers from whom you can buy pre-assembled kits to
get the beginner started, although the majority of your profits will
come from establishing a relationship with wholesalers so you can
supply former students with what they need for new and more ambitious
projects.
Before jumping into the scrapbooking business, do the same basic
research as you would for any other. Investigate how popular it is.
Survey friends, family, co-workers and others on whether they are
interested in the subject. Find out what supplies can be had locally,
or where they can be bought for the best prices. Your aim is to
provide the best services and materials possible, at competitive
prices to craft or hobby stores that have more overhead than you will.
The other option, if you are not quite ready to fly on your own, is to
become a consultant for an established company that sells an extensive
array of supplies for scrapbooking, and pays commissions, bonuses, as
well as providing incentives for increased sales. This still allows
you to operate from home, while setting hours that are convenient to
you and your family.
If you're interested in scrapbooking as a business, visit
ScrapbookingBusinessOpportunity.com for more information on the
opportunities that await.
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