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Thinking about turning your hobby into an online business? Here are some basic tips on how you can do just that Just about everyone could use a bit more cash right now. What if you could quickly and easily turn your hobby into a business by offering goods or services online? This article will point you in the right direction and is from the office of a prominent Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney...
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The lowdown on Yodomo, the platform that's helping creative learning prosper, combining quality instructional video with e-commerce. The internet is an invaluable tool; the sum of all human knowledge at our fingertips. And also it has cats. If you want to learn how to do something - almost anything - there are guides and courses and talented amateurs sharing their knowledge and experience. ...
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Fancy coming home from work and seeing that the postie has delivered a box of “exciting things” as opposed to the usual bills, junk mail and seemingly obligatory flyer from a new local takeaway? Yep. Us too. Now, thanks to our latest Startup of the Week that is entirely possible. Boxcitement is a subscription service which delivers a box of uniquely designed surprise treats to you...
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Over the last few years the UK has seen a real resurgence in small scale manufacturing - with artisan craftspeople and independent designers and makers alike helping to give the economy a well needed creative boost. This resurgence in ‘making’ has in turn led to the creation of our latest Startup of the Week. Just Got Made is an online platform where designers and makers can connect...
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Crafts have seen an incredible resurgence in popularity over the past few years. Hobbies that had, for many years, been resigned to the column headed ‘boring, old lady interests’, suddenly found themselves squarely within the realm ‘fun interesting pastimes’ or, dare we say it, even ‘Cool’. Ceramics, quilting, pottery, embroidery, weaving, knitting, crocheting,...
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A lovely little yarn now for all ye fond of happy woolen surprises. The market town of New Milton in Hampshire got a welcome shock a few weeks ago as it arose one morning to find its Station Road transformed into an Alice in Wonderland-esque scene. As if from nowhere knitted covers, bunting, soft toys and other craft items adorned the length and breadth of the street transforming familiar town f...
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Whereas just a few years ago, Kirstie Allsopp was known primarily for her tv shows where she helped buyers find their ideal homes, this has now been somewhat overshadowed by her seemingly all-consuming passion for crafts, vintage and all things handmade. Whether it’s upcycling or candle making, her enthusiasm is admittedly pretty infectious.So then...we’ve had the shows, we’ve ha...
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If you’re a parent you’ll know only too well how hard it can sometimes be to keep your kids entertained, especially when the weather is not the best and outdoor activities are perhaps less than appealing.Well, thanks to our latest Startup of the Week, keeping your kids engaged for hours regardless of what the weather is like has just got a whole lot easier. toucanBox is a subscription...
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If you are starting a craft business, chances are you are doing it because you are following your passion. More than likely it is a hobby that has just taken on a life of its own or that you want to dedicate proper time to, as opposed to whiling away the hours in a regular job. Being able to do something you love every day? Well...it’s not really like work then is it?The thing to remember th...
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If you want to learn how craft contributes to innovation and enterprise, attending this year’s Crafts Council Conference is a must.This year’s Crafts Council Conference takes place at the RIBA, London on September 20th. The aim of “Assemble” is to bring people together to discuss the contribution that craft makes to innovation and enterprise and also the relationship betwee...
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