So, you want to quit the day job and start a crafting business, huh? Well, before you do, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

• Is your product marketable? You’ll need to be able to make crafts that people want to buy.
• Do you have a place to sell your crafts? Craft shows are a good place to start, but etsy.com, ebay.com, gift shops and even antique shops can be viable options, too.
• Are you factoring the cost of electricity, water and raw supplies into the final price of your products? If you craft for a living, you want to be sure your crafts aren’t losing money!
• Are you willing to “tweak” crafts that aren’t selling or create completely new products to keep your customers coming back for more?
• Do you understand the need to keep up with color trends, new decor themes, etc?

If you feel confident that you can meet all of these hurdles, you are ready to try selling your crafts. However, chucking the day job right away may not be the best idea. You may find that selling crafts makes you miserable. After all, what used to be your way to unwind has turned into a job, complete with difficult customers and chores you just don’t want to do!