Craft Your Career
Learn how crafts can become your new career!
Learn how to start your own side business!
Turn your hobby into a career!
Put thought and consideration into your decision. Remember not all hobbies make for a full-time business.
Following a new career path is a big decision to make. If you have the drive, passion, and dedication then this turn in life will only bring happiness.
IDEAS
Teach Others
If you don’t see yourself taking up your hobby in a professional sense turn your skill into a side hustle.
Become a private teacher
Offer your service in your community
Become a consultant
Sell Your Creations
Sites such as Etsy are great for independent traders who want to sell their crafts.
Develop a partnership with a local crafts shop, farmers market, or open your own!
Become a supplier.
Provide a Service
Think about how you can use your hobby to assist others. Why not start your own business and make your own hours?
If you adore animals, you could offer a dog walking service or pet sitting. If you have previous professional experience you can become a consultant. The possibilities are endless!
Remember to document Everything.
Start a Blog
If you’re passionate about something, then write about it!
Become an affiliate partner with like-minded businesses.
Go Professional
Nothing should hold you back from achieving your dream! If your passion overtakes you put in the leg work from the start and it will be worth it in the end.
Why Craft?
Crafts are a Great Hobby
You can do it by yourself or you can do it with your kids, family or friends. Crafting is a good conversation starter. It can help to improve your hand-eye coordination and train your muscle memory.
Easy to Start
It can help stimulate our minds. The skills can be related to your current career or something different.
Great for When You Retire
Have you thought of what you want to do when you retire? It’s really important to do and create something actively when you have spare time. Unwinding with a craft can clear your mind and bring your blood pressure down and reduce negative emotions.
You will find yourself feeling happier and freer!
When You Feel Unmotivated
We normally do our best to be cheerful but there are times when we feel down and unmotivated. Why not just spend a few minutes crafting and see what you create.
PUT THE PHONE DOWN & CRAFT!
Relaxing
It’s therapeutic and relaxing to create. You can be lost in your craft and enjoy your Sunday. With busy and hectic schedules, it can be difficult for us to find time for ourselves. Allow yourself to step away from the chaos and do what makes you happy!
