How To Start A Scrapbooking Business

According to the Hobby Business Association, more than 13
million Americans enjoy scrapbooking as a pastime, and in fact,
20% of all “crafters” are part of one of the fastest growing
crazes in the U.S. Gone are the days of simple albums and
photos taped in. Today, a scrapbook is a work of art, a
treasure trove of memories and moments that people preserve for
themselves, or create as gifts for others.
 
If you have an artistic flare, and have taken an instructor’s
course in scrapbooking, you might decide to open a business
that can be operated from home, either as evening “parties”, or
weekend brunch sessions that are conducted in other people’s
homes, or your own. There are many wholesalers from whom you
can buy pre-assembled kits to get the beginner started,
although the majority of your profits will come from
establishing a relationship with wholesalers so you can supply
former students with what they need for new and more ambitious
projects.
 
Before jumping into the scrapbooking business, do the same
basic research as you would for any other. Investigate how
popular it is. Survey friends, family, co-workers and others on
whether they are interested in the subject. Find out what
supplies can be had locally, or where they can be bought for
the best prices. Your aim is to provide the best services and
materials possible, at competitive prices to craft or hobby
stores that have more overhead than you will.
 
The other option, if you are not quite ready to fly on your
own, is to become a consultant for an established company that
sells an extensive array of supplies for scrapbooking, and pays
commissions, bonuses, as well as providing incentives for
increased sales. This still allows you to operate from home,
while setting hours that are convenient to you and your family.

About The Author: If you’re interested in scrapbooking as a
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for more information on the opportunities that await.