Doing It for Other People

Starting A Scrapbooking Business


Are you interested in scrapbooking as a business?

Scrapbooking for other people can provide you with a terrific sense of satisfaction, as well as often a profitable
living.

How would you like to be challenged and fulfilled? How would you like to write off scrapbooking supplies and scrapbooking retreats as a business-related tax deduction?

What do you really love to do? Take a look at your possibilities.

What can you do?

Professional Scrapbook Artist

Make scrapbooks for others. Yes, it can be done; and the possibilities for income are probably the greatest of all these options. Minimal startup costs; you already have the materials. Work from home, choose your hours, and a lot of people like the look of scrapbooks, but don't believe they have the time, knowledge, or creativity to do it themselves. And, just like professional organizing and interior design, it's easier for some people to contract a service person than to do it themselves.

Scrapbooking Expert

Scrapbook enthusiasts who get published in the major magazines and idea books sometimes develop a 'fan club' of other scrapbookers. That fame can sometimes be translated into connections with manufacturers (to teach nationally or design products), retailers (as 'celebrity' guests), and other industry opportunities. So go ahead, submit your pages!

Direct Sales Consultant

Take your scrapbooking stuff to a party -- a party of your own choosing. You bring the scrapbooking stuff, you show them off, and you go home with lots of orders. Sounds glamorous. And it's a great way to meet people and to make friends.

Scrapbooking Instructor

Like to teach? Like to scrapbook? Sharing scrapbooking in classes and workshops on your own or in your local scrapbook store can be a good way to bring in some extra money (although probably not enough for your to "quit your day job").

Event Organizer

Crops, retreats, cruises, getaways, conventions and more are happening every weekend of every year! Scrapbookers love to connect, and you can help them. If you're well-organized and can put together the kind of event that will generate excellent word-of-mouth, an event planning company could be an excellent match for you.

Product Designer/Manufacturer

Many scrapbooking products were designed by scrapbook enthusiasts, who saw the need for a product and filled it.
You can see these people every year at the christmas bazaar. Success stories abound in this industry about people who went from an idea to a multi-product corporation. And if you're the next success story, prepare for profits! (Of course, going it alone also means an investment of time, money and energy, so be sure you have plenty before starting your company)

Scrapbook Retailer

Eight years ago, opening a retail scrapbook store was a viable option for most people who wanted to get involved. Although it can still be a successful venture for many, certain circumstances need to be examined carefully before jumping in. A large initial investment and time commitment are needed, as well as detailed research into your local area of present and potential competition. Profits differ, depending on the area demographics and competition, and though many stores report not taking home a paycheck for at least the first year, other stores are quite profitable and open multiple locations.

Online Retailer

Opening an online scrapbook store gives you the opportunity to open up shop in your house or garage, but the business should be treated just as professionally as a brick and mortar store. You'll have the chance to choose your own hours and work in your pajamas if you want, but competition from the hundreds of other online scrapbook stores makes it necessary for things like in-stock inventory and professional design to be a priority. Online retailers who research and develop a niche have a good chance of making this a profitable venture.

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