May 20, 2013 at 4:52 pm | No comments
Do you know how to use QR codes? An excellent way to promote your business to smartphone users, these codes are changing the face of small and medium business marketing. Discover the top 5 Do's and Don'ts of using QR codes with this guest post from PB Smart...
Posted in: PR and marketing
May 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm | No comments
Making handmade items is without a doubt a highly creative hobby, so it was strange (and alarming) last week to hear so many people asking: is craft a creative industry?
Creative industry classifications
Last month The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)...
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May 13, 2013 at 2:38 pm | No comments
Have you ever wondered what one of our courses looks like once you have enrolled? This short video will walk you through the online learning environment at the Creative University (where our courses take place) so that you can familiarize yourself with the login process and how...
Posted in: Courses, Online Training, Training
May 8, 2013 at 2:30 pm | No comments
If you're planning on starting your own craft business or creative venture this Spring you'll need to know how to create a Facebook page. Most people have a personal Facebook account and with millions of users it’s amazing how useful these social media hubs are at dispensing...
Posted in: Craft start-up advice, Social media tips
May 6, 2013 at 9:14 pm | No comments
Take the taster of our full Passion to Profit course to familiarize yourself with the learning environment and to get a feel for how our courses work. In this taster you will have access to Week 1 course materials and the class discussion board, but will not receive personalized...
Posted in: Courses, Craft start-up advice, Online Training, Training
April 30, 2013 at 3:12 pm | No comments
It’s easy to make your own website these days, and there are loads of free resources and tools online to help you out. But it's also easy to make mistakes when you make your own website! This is especially true for craft business websites where the gorgeous handmade products...
Posted in: Website design