How do I start up a website business to sell my jewelry & crafts?
I make jewelry & other crafty items that are sellable – how do I get started on the web as a business??
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There are a few things you’d need to do, but once you get them set up the hardest part is over.
First, you need to set up a "business." This is really not too terribly difficult, especially if you do it as a sole proprietor, or llc. I’d suggest talking to someone at your bank to help you get started. (You would probably want to come up with a business name and register it, and get a sales tax/sales license through your state.)
Regarding the actually selling: You can either hire a web designer/programmer to set it up for you, which can be quite pricey (I would know because I have done this), or start with something a little easier and more cost effective, like http://etsy.com/
I just bought a beautiful necklace through Etsy and it seems like it is an easy way to buy and sell your work.
Also, if you do start a business- hire an accountant to do your taxes. I’m a freelancer, and there is no way I’d want to muddle through taxes on my own now- it’s worth the $150 to have someone handle it, especially since they can do it properly and help you save money, which offsets the costs of hiring them.
Seriously, go to the bank and have them get you started on the right track- it’s always helpful to have someone guiding you.
Good luck!
I guess you could you MySpace or Xanga and load pictures and put up your info.
I would start on eBay.
All the answers to this question are crappy at best.
email me at thelegund2004@yahoo.com and i will get you on the right track. My information is good. I do not need everyone stealing it. You want to sell your wears then get a hold of me. Email me and i will give you a free consult if you like.
Try Yahoo!Small Business Merchant Solutions. Easy to set up and maintain. The Starter package will be sufficent for your needs.
Read what they have to offer here-http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/merchant/c1.php
I have three people whom I have helped get their arts and craft websites up and making money.
http://vampisart.com/
http://daniellecreations.com/
http://www.slidesondvd.com/
My contact information is provided in the source link below.
I do websites and if you want to ask me any qustions I’d be glad to answer them.
My email is Starrweaver@yahoo.com
I’m helping someone get her own candle business online too.
No strings, no fees – just ask and I’ll help if I can.