Scrapbook for Profit!

Scrapbooking, once a simple leisure activity, has today become one of the most popular—and successful—home businesses.  People around the world are willing to pay a significant amount of money to have their captured memories arranged in the most unique and beautiful ways.  And with around 2.3 million weddings every year in the US alone, and the increasing allure of global traveling, the scrapbooking business is expected to thrive. 

Statistics estimate that the scrapbooking business in the US—one of the fastest growing businesses in the country—is now generating an annual income of US$ 2.25 billion! 

Wouldn’t you like a share of the pie?

Now understand this: starting and growing a home business is no get-rich-quick scheme.  It entails dedication, commitment, and strong determination.  That said, starting up a scrapbooking business is not hard either.  All you need to do is have the proper management and marketing skills—and of course good scrapbooking—to gain success.

Brett McFall, an advertising and marketing expert, once set up a website to ask scrapbookers their most pressing questions regarding setting up a scrapbooking business.  These are some of the top questions he found:

• What do customers really expect from a scrapbook artist?
• How DO I get a strong customer base? 
• What would be the best way to market my product?
• Are there any copyright laws when I sell a scrapbook spread?
• How do I get my hands on materials at bargain price?
• How do I charge?
• How do I manage my time so that my business doesn’t take over my life?
• How do I calculate costs and profits?

If you’ve started to consider setting up your own scrapbooking business, chances are you’ve asked these questions yourself.  Like any business, good information is the key to gain success.  There are many online forums and websites that can provide you with the answers to the above questions.  Get your hands on books, e-books, and newsletters. It may take a while and some money, but it’ll be worth it.

Scrapbook for Profit

Brett McFall's manual for setting up a scrapbooking business is still the best resource out there for aspiring business owners.  He set out by taking a survey on what scrapbook artists really need to know about starting a business and he answered the questions one by one.  If you can only afford just one book to read, read this one!
 

The Secret to Creating Simply Stunning Layouts

Now here's what every scrapbook artist--and those who are just starting to scrapbook--need.  Never again will you have to tear your hair screaming for ideas. Every page on this book is an inspiration and the moment you open them, you will be overflowing with original ideas of your own!