Entrepreneurs who are wholesaling to retail stores may offer “exclusivity” to certain accounts to prevent over-saturation in a market.
Advice from a RockStar Sales Rep
Sales rockstar Meryl Hooker helps artists and entrepreneurs get focused on business strategies to help sell their products.
How to License Art to Manufacturers
Art licensing pro Joan Beiriger discusses the most important points in choosing to license your art, and how to begin the process.
How to Fail as an Artist
Tongue-in-cheek article on what not to do to succeed as an artist. and links to articles on how to succeed.
Interview with Artist’s Agent Samantha Levin
Samantha Levin discusses how she represents artists, organizes gallery shows, uses alternative spaces, and promotes art to collectors.
How a Decorative Painter Built a Business
Debra Disman created her business in a deliberate and multi-faceted way, and shares insights for other artists.
Greeting Card Entrepreneur Designs Her Own Success
Louisa Huang, creator of the greeting card line “Paper Musings” explains how she started and grew her business.
Sell Your Art by Making a Connection
Strategies for artists to make a better connection with their buyers. Discussion of themes and niche markets.
A Guide to Art Licensing & Publishing
Jan Weiss, an art publishing industry insider, has written an ebook to help artists understand the world of publishing.
How to Work with Sales Reps to Grow Your Business
Are you considering using a salesperson to represent your designs and product line to retailers in the marketplace?
Greeting Card Biz Insider Secrets – Part 3
Don Ruge, a greeting card industry pro, completes his series on the topic of licensing your work and other considerations.
Greeting Card Biz Insider Secrets – Part 2
Guest blogger Don Ruge continues his series on the greeting card business based on many years of experience in the industry.
Greeting Card Biz Insider Secrets – Part 1
Art Director/Creative Director Don Ruge guest blogs about the greeting card business and how artists can get started.
Fine Art becomes Rug Design
How does a visual artist become a rug designer? Artist Danielle David Grinnen has transformed her business this way.
