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Do any of your friends sell the things they make? It’s a popular way for crafty people to make a little extra money. Some people even make a living from their small craft business. However, it’s hard to know how to support your friends when you can’t always buy from them. Here are a few ideas on what you can do.
Like and Comment on Their Social Media Posts
Most people who sell handmade items will make an effort to post about their products on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media. When you see something you like, make sure to comment and also show some love with a like. This helps the small business owner because posts with more likes and comments show up in more people’s feeds. A comment and a like is the same thing as voting for the content — social media recognizes the engagement and rewards it.
Tell People About Their Business
Word of mouth is still one of the best marketing strategies. If you want to help your friends, tell everyone you know about their small craft business. You can even share their posts and write about them on social media. I sometimes feature small craft businesses that I like on this website, especially if it is a sewing business.
Give Them Moral Support
People love to talk about the things that interest them. If you want to make your friends that have small craft businesses happy, ask them about their business. Then, listen without offering advice unless they ask. Sometimes a good chat is the best kind of moral support you can offer.
Don’t Ask Them to Make You Stuff for Free
I sew things for people all the time… I don’t mind when my friends and family ask me to do this. I actually enjoy it because it makes me feel like they value my skills. However, if you have a friend that is trying to make money selling the things they make, don’t ask them to make you stuff for free. They don’t have time and it is taking away from their profits. Likewise, do not ask for a discount. It’s not fair to put them in that position. If anything, you should offer to pay full price and include a generous tip on top.
I realize that it’s not always possible to buy from your friends, but you should when you can. Your friends don’t want you to feel obligated to buy from, but they will be so happy if you do make a purchase!
Do you have any other ideas on how to support someone that has a small craft business? Feel free to share a link to a small craft business in the comments below. Let’s get a huge list going!
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