Reviews for
the First Edition of
HANDMADE FOR PROFIT
by Barbara Brabec
".
. .combines a chatty style full of personal anecdotes with practical,
down-to-earth advice about production, marketing and legal considerations."
- Library Journal
".
. . essential reading for anyone involved in selling handmade
products."
- The Midwest Book Review
"A
wonderful book that goes to the heart of the arts and crafts business—
selling. Reading it, you can imagine Brabec talking directly
to you, sharing her knowledge as one friend to another. Recommended
for even the most experienced and successful artist/
craftsperson. For the newcomer, it is a must."
- Show Business
"Barbara's
writing is warm, funny and personal. Her book is spiced with tips,
check lists, further reading lists and other resources, along
with plenty of interesting personal marketing anecdotes from other
crafters as well as from her own thirty years of marketing and
writing success." - PACC
News
"In
her ‘down home’ style of writing, Barbara unceremoniously
slips some far-reaching ideas right under our eyes in the form
of easy reading, deceptively plain and simple lines and paragraphs.
There's no arcane, highfalutin artsy-talk here."
- CONTACT News 'n' ViewsLetter
"Brabec writes about the business of crafts for beginning or
intermediate craftspeople. Setting goals, planning and establishing
a business, and making the most of different sales venues are
a few of the subjects that she addresses thoroughly with warm,
kind humor."
- Handwoven
".
. .a wonderful book . . . sprinkled throughout with great tips
and ideas from real people who have proven their ideas through
real experience." -
Shirley Wilson's Ladybug Art Center
"A
wealth of information on marketing . . . plenty of sidebars, tips
from readers and checklists."-
The Professional Quilter
"A
step-by-step guide to increased profits—a ‘must read’
for the beginner or seasoned professional seeking selling success
with handcrafted work."
- The National Craft
Association
"Anyone
who has or is considering a craft business should read this comprehensive
guide."
- American Assn. of Home Based
Businesses
"This
is the only book in my library I haven't underscored or highlighted
merely because it would entail marking up the entire book. Barbara's
language is so understandable, her writing so clear and concise,
her attitude so positive and encouraging, that I want to re-read
it all when I hit the end. Run, do not walk, and get your copy
now." - Liz Murad, Montclair
Craft Guild. - Liz Murad, Montclair
Craft Guild.
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