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Fall 2023 Issue 80 is LIVE!
Dive into Fall 2023 Issue 80: Discover social media authenticity, trade show tips, and a case study on Etsy and Shopify for entrepreneurial success.
Handmade Seller Magazine
October 18, 2023
We’re so excited to launch our fall publication this quarter to share these entrepreneurs’ amazing stories with you.
In this issue we cover a huge range of topics, from changing careers to harnessing social media for business growth. We have a case study on how to use Etsy and Shopify together to power your business strategy. For those starting to plan and consider trade shows, we share how to build a great trade show booth. Read on to learn more of what is in the next issue!
Here's a preview of what you'll find this issue:
 | Crafting authenticityOur first featured artisan is Sandra Dotson of Entangled Co. @entangledco She is an art jewelry designer with a mission to empower people through the creation of wearable art. She built her social media presence and grew her business by sharing her journey. Get her tips and tricks and how she creates her social media strategy. |
 | Creating a great trade show boothHave you been considering attending a trade show, but feel daunted by designing a trade show booth? Read this article for ideas on how to approach the design to help make your trade show a success. |
 | Maximizing Etsy and Shopify for Long-Term SuccessOften we hear how we should either use Etsy or Shopify- but what if there was a way to use both to grow your business for the long term? Join us as we share Kimberly Palmer’s journey on how she does just that with Palmer Yarn company. @palmeryarnco |
 | Turning passion into profitWe welcome Keith Clark of the Keith Clark Collection to share how he transitioned from a more conventional career to artisan entrepreneurship. @keithclarkcollection If you’ve been thinking about what it takes to navigate the journey from traditional employment to artisan entrepreneurship, read his story for some encouragement and inspiration. |
 | 5 questions with Inventora co-founder Dianna AllenInventory management giving you headaches? In this 5 questions article, we interview Dianna Allen from Inventora. @Inventorahq She is the co-founder of the Inventora inventory management system. She shares the most common mistakes she sees artisans make related to inventory as well as her advice on managing inventory. |
 | Reflections on H+H America’s Trade ShowEarlier this summer we attended the H+H America’s trade show. We met a crocheting Mixed Martial arts fighter, saw amazing creativity on display at the cosplay exhibit, and made many new friends. Check out our recap of the show so you can consider attending next year! |
 | Artisans of IstanbulWe travel to Istanbul, Turkey for this artisan feature. Learn how the deep history of Turkey affects artisan craft here. We meet Betül, a Turkish Ebru marbling artist to experience the wonder of this craft firsthand. Then we meet Merve and Gözde at the Istanbul School of Mosaic to experience the craft of mosaic tile art. |
 | Transitioning to Retail SpaceHow do you know if you should get your own retail space? If you want retail space, what are your options? Check out this article to get four ideas on how to approach retail space, learning from artisans that have already done it. |
 | The NewsstandLearn about the latest news here. From a new alliance between Spotify and Patreon, the launch of free channel Made it Myself TV, Live streaming with Whatnot and more! |
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For this magazine we have created an example of what you will see behind the paywall once you have subscribed. We create an easy to flip through copy of the articles for your phone to review, as well as the possibility of downloading the magazine right here.
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Here are the individual articles to review. Click on any article and from there you will find a button at the end of the article to take you to the next one in the issue.