Art Business Training Program
Feeling overwhelmed?
Below you will find business-related courses that are organized into recommended stages, to help you get started and stay on track.
Take this program one stage at a time, and you'll have a solid foundation of tools needed to create the type of business most meaningful to you.
This program is designed for artisans who are completely new to running a creative business.
Stage 1: Mindset and Pricing
It may seem odd to start with pricing, but the mindset around money is so critical to the overall success of a business.
Stage 2: Branding and Photography
Building a visually cohesive brand, from the photos to the packaging, is essential to creating brand identity.
Stage 3: Customer Service and Etsy
Customer service is at the core of any company, especially as an artist, where making personal connections is absolutely essential.
Whether you want to sell on Etsy or elsewhere online, the basic principles in the Etsy for Artisans course applies to most e-commerce platforms.
Stage 4: Social Media
As an online art business, social media is an essential tool for reaching new potential customers.
These courses are designed for artisans who have little or no experience using social media to promote their work.
Stage 5: Money Management
Once you start making money, you'll need a plan for managing it.
This is a very simple and easy-to-digest course with some great principles and ideas for managing your income and expenses.