Starting a Pottery Business

Having a business where your interest and talent can be applied is one of the biggest accomplishments one could have. Hence, if you have an art inclination, especially in pottery, then starting a pottery business will not be that hard for you.

It is a common notion that when you love what you are doing, you will have no difficulties solving each problem that will come in your way.

If you have a talent in the field of craft making, then pottery business will be a worthy task for you. Actually, you are one of those lucky individuals who can earn money while having fun with your source of income. With your talents, you can sell your created pots to other establishments or directly to your customers. However, if you have not been blessed with such talent at pottery but fortunate with money as well as business luck, you can buy readymade pots and sell it.

On the other hand, whether you have the talent or not, the process of starting your own pottery business is similar. For instance, the first thing that you should do in entering this type of business is to haunt for local shops that will be eager to sell your pottery items. Once you have located them, establish a good relationship with the managers or owners of each store. Also, to encourage them more, you can offer them half of the money that you will earn from your direct selling of pots. The primary requirement that you are going to need in this kind of situation is to have a fluent business language, meaning you have to do all the things possible to encourage the owners to have a deal with you. But, of course, you must make sure that your deal will not be disadvantageous to you.

Like any other business, pottery ventures need also advertising. It will be your one way ticket on making your business a success. One example of an effective advertisement is donating some items to charity. Most of this organization conducts fundraising. Thus, you can offer to them your pottery items for this purpose alone. This will definitely give your business a lot of public exposure. This way, your pots will be recognized by many.

Another example of a great advertisement is going to crowded places or those areas which conducts craft shows. Once there, distribute your flyers. Keep in mind that the most important things that you must include in your flyers are the address of your business establishment, your business contact number, and the items as well as their description. You can also talk with the sellers at the craft shows that you have been to with regards with your business. You can also have a business deal with them. Thus, you must never forget to have their contact number. Lastly, you have to check the proper authorities of what permits or license you have to obtain to make your business operations legal.

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