Adrian Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “The Artist as Entrepreneur”. [Adrian Newman’s Article]


Adrian Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

The Artist as Entrepreneur

All too often, we’re told that we have our business pursuits and, on the other hand, we have our hobbies. And I’ve even known people who will take on multiple jobs to help them fund their
hobbies. But, I have to ask, why then don’t they just combine the two?

Even with tough economic times upon us, there are still plenty of ways to make more money. And turning your hobby into a moneymaking venture is certainly one of those ways.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just like to putter around in a workshop, your hobby helps to activate your creativity. And if there’s something that any entrepreneur needs now more
than ever, it’s creativity.

To turn your hobby into a moneymaker, you first need to identify who may be interested in what you make or do. You can start by looking around in your community and visiting hobby shops. The shop owners may be able to give you some insights into the local market and, if they like what you have, they may even carry your product.

It is important to treat parts of your hobby much like you would a business. You want to deal with people professionally and you want to make a lasting impression. Print up business
cards and be sure to include your web site information, should you have one.

You will also need to promote your hobby business through bulletin boards, with brochures and by spreading the word. I know of a hobbyist who made wood-carved ducks in his
garage. After a visit from some people on his street, he soon began receiving requests for different duck carvings and, in a matter of months, had a profitable part-time business on his
hands.

Today, even if you can’t find a good market where you live, you can turn online to marketplace web sites, such as www.etsy.com, where you will find thousands of people looking for unique and interesting products.

Just because you enjoy your hobby doesn’t mean you can’t let it make you some money, money that could help you out in this challenging economy.

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