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Using Google Docs to Collaborate & Get Organized
3 commentsAn informative article written by CustomMade guest blogger Doug Turner of Turner Custom Furniture. Doug is a very talented woodworker as-well- as a savvy businessman. Doug...
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Crafters Create Lasting Legacies in Wood
Woodworkers aren’t merely a group of tradesman toiling with wood. Woodworkers are historians, naturalists, conservators, environmentalists, foresters, businessmen and artists. Just like the life-cycle of a forest, woodworkers bring together the past and present while simultaneously creating the opportunity of new life for the future.
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"Made by Hand": Celebrating the local maker
Celebrating the people who make sustainable things by hand.
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Using Quick Response "QR" Codes to Promote Your Business
Use Quick Response or "QR" codes to promote your business. They're easy to use and provide the consumer a fun, interactive way to access your information and get to know you better.
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Rise Above the Noise
In today's competitive marketplace, its important to differentiate yourself from others. Make your clients aware of your entire product offering and utilize different channels to rise above the noise.
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Restore, repair, and renew: Don't let go of cherished furniture before its time
Don't let go of cherished furniture before its time. Consider custom restoration and repair and transform your treasured pieces in the most surprising ways.
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Mark Yundt Breathes Life Back Into Wood
What inspires an artisan to create a custom carved sculpture that is not just lifelike but has a sense of vitality in itself? This article is about wood's capacity for life and transformation in the hands of the artist.
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Reflections on my Visit to the 2010 Maker Faire
2 commentsLast week I wrote about the resurgence of the custom market. Just a few days later, I found myself at the 2010 Maker Faire in Queens, NY, a gathering for people who make things, and the thousands of...
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The Status of the Custom Market: Are We Seeing a Resurgence?
17 commentsWe believe the market for custom is making a resurgence, and it’s starting with a new found appreciation for the craftsman in all industries.
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About The Pro Shop Blog
Thinking about going pro and selling your woodwork? Or just want some advice on how to market your business and make it stand out in the marketplace? Well this blog’s for you.
A joint venture between Fine Woodworking and CustomMade, The Pro Shop will give you tips on selling custom furniture or just getting started in the business.
Questions for our bloggers? Post a comment here and we’ll try to address it in an upcoming post.
About Fine Woodworking: Your source for expert advice on woodworking and furniture making since 1975.
About CustomMade: An online marketplace designed to help serious craftspeople sell their wares and help customers locate a custom maker.
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