5 Business Models For Handmade Entrepreneurs

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In this presentation, Donna Maria Coles Johnson, founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, shares 5 business models creative entrepreneurs can use to leverage their current successful business platform, increase their bottom line and have more fun.

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5 Business Models ForHandmade Entrepreneurs

Presented by Donna Maria Coles JohnsonFounder & CEO, Indie Business Network

Tennessee Soap and Candle MeetingMay 4, 2013, Nashville, TN

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5 Business Models

• Clubs and subscription boxes

• Teaching and information sharing

• Customization and personalization

• Online Community

• Studio sharing and co-working

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Clubs and Subscription Boxes

• Recurring revenue (monthly, quarterly ...)

• Elements of surprise and fun

• Sharing and “reveals”

• Customers market the products for you

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Teaching and Information Sharing

• Nyah Beauty - handmade soap

• Handmade Soap Coach - teaching

• The Soap Masters - event

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Customization

• Truth Art Beauty http://truthartbeauty.com

• GCD Spa http://gcdspa.com

• Masque Apothecary http://masque-apothecary.com

• Crunchy Betty http://crunchybetty.com

• Grannies, Inc. http://granniesinc.co.uk

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Online Community

• Transitioning Movement

• http://www.transitioningmovement.com

• “Go natural, plus get your daily dose of healthy hair advice, lifestyle tips, fashion, celebrity exclusives and more ...”

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Indie Business Networkhttp://IndieBusinessNetwork.com

Product liability insuranceProduct photography servicesSuccess calls, classes, webinars

Artisan entrepreneurial personal developmentCoaching and mentoring

http://facebook.com/IndieBusinessFans

http://twitter.com/IndieBusiness

IndieBusiness@gmail.com

(704) 291-7280

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http://IndieCruise.com

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