Building a personal network of friends and contacts gets you started on giving and receiving business referrals. Word of mouth is a powerful way to build business. How to make contacts, follow up and give referrals, while being open to receiving them as well.
Build Your Wholesale Accounts/Exclusivity
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 a Quilter Designed a Successful Career Path
Textile artist Jean Judd discusses her career, including exhibitions, marketing and commissions, and offers insights for artists.
How to Present Your Art with Impact
This article addresses how to enhance your website content and marketing materials to present your artwork professionally.
The Art of the Great Idea
Giesla Hoelscher, a Minnesota native, has launched a line of photo collages relating to cities, universities and personal histories.
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.
Share Your Creative Spirit
When someone buys your artwork, they aren’t just buying a physical product. They are buying a piece of your creativity.
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.
8 Techniques to Get Your Greeting Card Line into a Store
If you want to sell your greeting card line into more stores, these techniques can help get your foot in the door.
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.
How to Become a Successful Book Illustrator
Book illustrator Duncan Long discusses his career, how he became successful in his field, and advice for artists.
