The Space By now, you have some idea as to what kind of venture you want to tackle. And you have pretty well determined where you want to locate your new business. Of course money is going to be a strong factor in how much space you have to begin; but I encourage you to […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Clubs Bring Steady Revenue to Ceramic Shops: Increase Revenues When I had my fully functioning ceramic shop, I was continually looking for ways to keep the customers entertained as well as ensure a steady income, especially during the slow times. […]
Regarding ceramics, what constitutes Copyright/Trademark infringement? Through a collaborative effort with Mike Smith of Cindy’s Ceramics and Ceramics Made Easy, the following is presented to clarify and answer the many questions regarding selling ceramics from illegal molds, or by using illegal trademarks. First: What is an illegal mold? Quite simply put, it is any mold […]
All The Legal Stuff Well, its about that time. You cannot go much further in planning your business venture without taking care of all the legal and foundation matters. Yes, its those icky taxes, licensing, etc. Now that you have your location, you need to make sure you have your business license and your tax […]
If a mold weighs more than about 20 pounds, it is a good idea to ship it by itself. However, if you have a large enough box, you can pack up more than one together. Yes, professionals do ship multiple molds in one package, but the operative word is “Professionals” … they have the experience, […]
Ceramics As An Online Business About 1995, I was interviewed by the editors of Arts & Crafts Magazine, a leading ceramic publication at that time. During the interview, I was asked what I saw for the future of ceramics. I prophesied that in order to survive, Ceramic Shops/studios would need to turn to the internet […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! The Importance of Keeping a Ceramics Log or Notebook: Keep Paper and Pen at Hand ALWAYS For Projects Have you ever completed a project and, some time later, have someone ask how you made it? Then, as you start to […]
The Plan Regardless of what kind of ceramic endeavor you choose to pursue, you need to start with a plan. You need to have an idea of what kind of business you want to set up and then follow a design to achieve that goal. Depending upon how you want to direct your business venture, […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Get Ready. Get Set. GO for Summer Day Camps: It’s Not Too Early To Make Summer Plans Summer day camps for kids are a gold mine for ceramic studios. When you have children’s groups, you cannot ignore the needs and […]
Making ceramics fun for customers and expand business opportunity Every shop owner needs to tap in to this resource for their customers. The potential is unlimited. A ceramics party is a novel way to bring in new customers as well as draw more business from your current customer base. What IS a ceramic (themed) party? […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Turn Trash to Treasure 2 -Mixed Media: Originally, this platter had cracked during its firing, this was a technique to salvage it; but you can create the effect on purpose. Large Green Ware Coupe Plate or One of Choosing . […]
Getting known What is name branding? It is a name that is recognized for a specific product. You will find this in all fields from automobiles (Ford, Cadillac, Lamborgini) to equipment (John Deere, Kenmore, Hoover) to common household products( Pam, Lysol, Kleenex) and includes the arts (DaVinci, Piccaso, Russell, Rockwell). It is no different in […]
All The Legal Stuff I see you are still with us. That proves to me you have commitment or are insane. In a way, though, it is true. To start your own business you have to be committed and self-motivated. There are a lot of brick walls and barriers that need to be scaled in […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! About Firing Glazes: The Basics The first thing I want you to do is pay attention to the labels and instructions that come on the jars of glaze. READ THEM The labels will tell you the recommended firing temperature/cone range. […]
