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The Kiln-Fired Price Tag: Smart Pricing Strategies for Ceramic Artists
Pricing your pottery doesn't have to be a source of stress. It's a practical business skill that ensures your prices reflect your value and set your creative business up for long-term success. Learn the smart pricing framework used by professionals, from calculating your true COGS (including the hidden kiln costs and shared studio fees) to applying the right market-based formulas to your beautiful, handcrafted ceramics.
The Small Product Advantage: Why Tiny Handmade Items Mean Bigger Profits
Stop letting high shipping costs and complex inventory management slow you down! The secret to early profitability for makers isn't always the biggest piece—it's the smallest. Discover the 3 key business advantages of small handmade products, from lowering your COGS and simplifying shipping to building early customer trust.
Your Clear Path to Profit: A Look Inside the SmartSTARTERZ Program Journey
Feeling unsure how to turn your creative passion into profit? This post reveals the structured journey inside SmartSTARTERZ, guiding artists, makers, and creatives from idea to income with clarity and confidence.
"Can I Actually Make Money From This?" A Realistic Look at Creative Business Profitability
Still wondering if your creative passion can pay the bills? This realistic guide busts the "starving artist" myth and reveals the 5 pillars of profitability for your creative business. Learn to embrace the numbers and turn your craft into sustainable income.
Pricing Your Creative Work: Simple Steps to Profit
Stop guessing your prices! This no-fuss guide provides simple, actionable steps to confidently price your handmade goods for profit and build a sustainable creative business.
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