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I have several basic questions, but they appear to not have been asked yet. We're starting a small arts & craft supply retail business, and have decided to start it as a partnership. We've worked out most of our issues for our partnership agreement, but we have no idea about how to...

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My husband hand paints the design and I do the needlework with embellishments like adding charms, beads, specialty threads, etc. My husband then frames the finished item. How do we know what to charge for our items? Thank you....

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I'm sitting in the intensive care unit with my 10 year old daughter. She has an art design that we want to put on a tee shirt and sell to help with the medical bills, donate to operation Hope and donate to brain tumor research. Where should we start? Can we just sell these through our church...

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Hello. I'm interested in possibly starting a balloon/gift wrap shop someday. I know it would take a lot of hard work, time and persistence. What suggestions would you have in getting started? Thanks! -Jillian...

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hi there...how are you? i'm just wondering about how i can start up a greeting card business. on the side i am into making greeting cards and have made some for friends and family. sometimes i get paid for it and have been getting great compliments on my style of greeting cards that now...

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Jane, do you know much about the Engraving business? I would like to justify buying a Roland engraver as a hobby tool by using the engraver to make money on the side. If the business is profitable, that's a bonus! It seems like the manufacturer, Roland, is all too eager to trumpet the...

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Hi,I've a copper pot marked craftsman co #303,is there any value and how old is it. thanks...

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------------------------- Followup To Question - How does Arts and Craft affect the health, is there any hazardous situations in Arts and Craft? Answer - Ezael That all depends on the type of craft -- there are many types of media. Some crafts are made with glue, which can be dangerous when...

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I purchased a pattern from a designer and I used it. Another woman accused me of stealing the pattern and said that she was the original owner of the pattern. It is a Valentine heart with flowers on it. Can somebody "copyright" a common item such as a heart,sheep or flower? Or does that ...

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Hello, I hope that you will be able to ask answer my question, I have quite a few business ideas involving mugs, cards t shirts etc. I'd love to market tham, I just dont know ehre to begin. foe instance, I have 100 of each of the items I told you about, how do I get it out there? What do I...

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Hi, What I need to find out about is paper. You see, I am not making scrapbooks...I am making journals. The types of journals in which people can write down their thoughts with pen and pencil. I will be using a unique material to make the covers with, but as for the filler paper inside, I have...

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I am interested in learning how to make candy bouquets and baskets to sell. Do you know where I can find patterns and instructions for making them?ThanksJo...

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Hello, I like to purchase patterned/designed scrapbook papers from my local crafts stores and use them to create original collages. Sometime I cut the patterns directly from the paper (ex: if a pattern has large flowers, I cut out the flowers) and arrange them on the page. Other times, I simply...

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Hello Mr. Dillehay, I'm really interested in starting an online catalogue selling suvival/camping gear, multifunctional tools/electrical items,some imported products,and hard to locate items. Is it possible to find companies that are willing to drop-ship these items until I can afford...

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but then i can sell any of these products?------------------------- Followup To Question - can i buy anything wholesale and sell it.such as craft supplies,or do i need permission?where can i find these wholesellers? Answer - Gina In most cases to buy wholesale, one needs a state sales tax...

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My wife makes some amazing homemade necklaces and earings. People have offered her 20 dollars and more for a earing/necklace set. I would like to help her get started with selling online and I would also like to know where I can buy some professional packaging for earings and necklaces to...

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Dear expert, I m a romanian artist, expresionist painter and I d like to know how to sell my art in the states or to find a dealer who can do this for me. Thnks, Alex...

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I am helping some friends start an on-line t-shirt business. Besides the obvious additional costs of using Old Navy t-shirts, can you tell me if there are any problems (i.e., copyright issues) with using retail products like Old Navy if they put their own designs on sold color t-shirts? Thanks...

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Hi James, you remember Shop 4 Prom? I have been generating loads of traffic, 7Million, last year, thanks to your workshop in SEO. Well I am now upgrading my site to include advertising software. I could really use your advice as to how to arm myself with the knowledge I need to offer listings...

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can you tell me your full list of sites to buy blank belt buckles? It is hard to search for them. Thanks so much!...

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I want to start a home business selling crafts but my potential wholesaler is in a different state and I will need to buy the products over the internet. My worry is that I am not sure how safe it is to pay them before getting the supplies. And how do I trace them if they do not send the correct...

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Hi Jane Im doing some Illutration for a childrens book,and its the Authers first book also. I need some advice on pricing for this? Its about 5 pages and the cover.So do you have any suggestions for me? I need a quick reply please....

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I am interested in starting a home-based business selling crafts. My question is, if some of the crafts I make are my ideas, but some are taken from magazines, etc., is this illegal? I have seen booths where crafts are sold and they sell similar/same items from magazines, or other crafters, so I...

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Hi, I would like to start designing and selling my own fashion handbags. However I am confused. I I buy fabric and design a handbag am I allowed to sell it? I realise that they have designed the fabric but I have designed the handbag. Does the same apply to plain fabric with no design on it?...

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Hi James, I have been handcrafting billiard lights for 2 years through Ebay , response has been great.I have over 200+ builds with 100% pos. In an effort to expand locally (avoid shipping) , I approached local bars with this custom logo aspect and while higher end bars have been receptive ,...

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i get silver and gold plaited jewelry made in the old city of Lahore Pakistan. i have been selling it from word of mouth. i also sell through a designer who does wedding dresses etc. I would like to sell on line but need more information on that can you help me set that up....

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William, I've owned a custom cabinet shop for 12 years...new home construction. I'd like to get outta this and manufacture 4-5 items that would possibly sell via the net. I have a few ideas, but would like your feed back on where and how to get started....any ideas would help...... ...

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I want to make my own belt buckles. I have purchased as a start 10 blank rectangular buckle shells. I want to affix my own designs printed on card stock from my color inkjet printer. I would like to know how to adhere the card stock to the face of the buckle, and then what to put on the face of...

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HiI just received a request about my handmade crafts,i currently only have one of these necklaces and have been asked if i will consider selling wholesale,i am really not sure what this would entail,any advice much appreciated.Regards....

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Hi Jane,I have what could be a great idea for a saying to go on the front and back of a t-shirt; however, I don't want to invest in starting up a business. Instead, I'd like to sell the copyrighted slogan to somebody who already has an established t-shirt line. Is this possible?...

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