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Student Business Startup Showcase: From Passion to Profit

Student Business Startup Showcase: From Passion to Profit

May 30, 2013 at 4:25 pm | No comments

We're running our popular From Passion to Profit craft business startup course again on June 9th and we thought it would be really great to showcase some of the fantastic businesses that previous course students have started. We've spoken to Creative University alumni Lesley...

Posted in: Craft start-up advice

Hothouse programme open for applications

Hothouse programme open for applications

May 29, 2013 at 11:45 am | No comments

The Crafts Council’s Hothouse programme is now open again for applications – great news if you want support and advice for your fledgling craft business! If you are within two years of setting up your business this scheme could help you get the best possible start. What is...

Posted in: Craft start-up advice

How to use QR codes to promote your business

How to use QR codes to promote your business

May 20, 2013 at 4:52 pm | No comments

Do you know how to use QR codes? An excellent way to promote your business to smartphone users, these codes are changing the face of small and medium business marketing. Discover the top 5 Do's and Don'ts of using QR codes with this guest post from PB Smart...

Posted in: PR and marketing

Is craft a creative industry?

Is craft a creative industry?

May 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm | No comments

Making handmade items is without a doubt a highly creative hobby, so it was strange (and alarming) last week to hear so many people asking: is craft a creative industry?   Creative industry classifications Last month The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)...

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VIDEO: Behind the scenes of our online learning platform

VIDEO: Behind the scenes of our online learning platform

May 13, 2013 at 2:38 pm | No comments

Have you ever wondered what one of our courses looks like once you have enrolled? This short video will walk you through the online learning environment at the Creative University (where our courses take place) so that you can familiarize yourself with the login process and how...

Posted in: Courses, Online Training, Training

Create A Facebook Page For Your Craft Business In Five Easy Steps!

Create A Facebook Page For Your Craft Business In Five Easy Steps!

May 8, 2013 at 2:30 pm | No comments

If you're planning on starting your own craft business or creative venture this Spring you'll need to know how to create a Facebook page. Most people have a personal Facebook account and with millions of users it’s amazing how useful these social media hubs are at dispensing...

Posted in: Craft start-up advice, Social media tips

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