How Do I Go About Pricing My
Wreath, Floral or Other Handmade Craft?
The Inner Circle
There is one question I am asked about all the time… PRICING!!
This is one that everyone who sells handmade items need to know and understand.
On the surface, this would seem to be an easy question to answer. But this question, and particularly answering it correctly is critical to making it worthwhile to set up and sustain an Internet Business so that you can enjoy a steady income for your efforts.
I have struggled with this question and its answer for many, many years! There is one thing that I have learned in all my years of experience — you have to be willing and able to not only calculate your costs accurately, but to be willing to change your pricing strategy at a moment’s notice.
There are many factors that affect the pricing of your goods; some you can name immediately, but others you may have never thought about before.
A Good Pricing Formula Will
- Take the guesswork out of deciding on a price!
- Did you know your emotions can cloud your judgement?
- It is CRITICAL that you factor in ALL your costs!
- To be a TRUE business owner, you need to make a profit.
- WASTE can be the thing that would have made your profit!
Costs of your florals, containers and shipping fees seem to be easy factors to add into your price, but some can be much harder to determine accurately.
You have to be on your toes to keep up with the changes in your costs or you will be selling your wares at a loss. Your business can become a non-profit business before you know it!
Other factors to consider when pricing your goods are harder to calculate. Things like the economy in your area or the country, your customers’ buying habits, the exclusivity of your own products, and the quality of your products are very important things you don’t want to look over!
I’m just scraping the surface here of so many things you need to consider which affect the price you put on your item so that it will sell quickly. Pricing strategies are AS important as your ability to design and create!
Nancy’s Inner Circle
With these answers we discuss in the Inner Circle, you can confidently price your goods as you learn to be watchful for always changing and important factors which would then cause you to change your pricing strategies.
Working to keep your business profitable can and will bring in more income for you and your family!
This is what Joan Ditmars has said about our Community!
“In December I made a few Christmas wreaths for myself and family. In January I came across some of Nancy’s free videos started watching all I could, and joined Nancy’s Inner Circle.
I have since opened an Etsy store, have a business Facebook page, and an active Pinterest page! I make burlap deco mesh wreaths and am learning to make grapevine wreaths. I also do flower arrangements.
The past two months I have sold 6 flower arrangements and 12 wreaths!!
I am so excited and happy. I was scared to death in beginning with no confidence, but by chance ran across Nancy’s videos which encouraged me as God has blessed me every step of the way.
I want you to know that doing this is hard for me have fibro and a recent ms diagnoses but I will not give up! I love what I do and work very very hard at it. Doing Etsy, Facebook, and making wreaths is very time consuming but worth it!
I also have grandchildren and 2 foster children ages 6 and 3 whom I will be adopting soon, my life is very full. Thanks to God, Nancy and all the ladies who post and encourage — what a blessing to find a group that actually encourages one another!”
17 Responses
Nancy: Blessing to you for your recent procedure! i have been trying to find time for my monthly lessons through the Inner Circle and such since last April I believe. I have wrongfully purchased flowers, wreaths etc making a room full of delight …for me! My husband passed away the end of January. I am trying to get new responsibilities under my belt like buying car and house insurance! Needless to say I want desperately to get into the circle. I have some issues like you with fibromyalgia and arthritis, but I want to do what I enjoy with flowers. I am a lifetime gardener, and like that teaches, an overcomer. I am not a computer whiz, but again I am willing. Am lost, and want to be found.
Hi Cathie!
I am so sorry about your husband; you’re in our prayers.
We would love to have you join us in Nancy’s Inner Circle!
You would have access to me and my team as well as a loving, caring community of your peers. Many are ladies just like you making it awesome to be able to ask questions and share with each other.
God Bless, Nancy
Nancy, I have signed up for your Inner Circle . Requested every thing you have said would be sent. Now, I’m not sure what site e mail address for studying inntensives. How to get to Facebook for members and what I should do next. Please advise me where to go and what to do, I’m so excited and can’t wait to get started. Thank you, Pat Williams and my email: Mimiswms@aol.com
Would like to join your inner circle please. Let me know how to sign up. And would like to view all your Facebook lives and any free videos you might have. Your wreaths are beautiful.
We will be holding open enrollment for 2 weeks starting this Thursday, the 24th.
You can go here and enter your name and email address to be notified as soon as enrollment is open.
http://www.NancysInnerCircle.com
Will I recive a e-mail to sign up with?
If you want to sign up for my Inner Circle, the site is now open for new members! 🙂
Here’s the link: http://www.NancysInnerCircle.com
Blessings, Nancy
I do not know where to choose an icon for my shop?
In changing my shop name it will not let complete the shop name. I am about to give up.
Thank you
I thought I signed up for your e-mails but apparently I didn’t sorry ?
I just got you signed up Lisa! 🙂
Blessings…
I have been a member of The Inner Circle and have never received a newsletter – I do not know where or how to get them. Just went to Ladybug Wreaths.com but there was no place to sign up at top right corner
I just got you signed up Lucretia!
Blessings, Nancy
Hi Nancy –
Just want to say, from one celiac to another, I’m so pleased I’ve found your site. Among other encouraging moments from your site, I’m also making great strides in my wreath making, getting tons of compliments, and today, I received my easel. Had a little difficulty figuring out how to get it together, but once I looked at the picture of yours, it went right together. I love it and finished my July 4th wreath using the easel. What ease. If anyone hasn’t gotten one yet, they don’t know what they are missing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks for your comment Leslie! I’m so happy you got it together and began enjoying using it. Isn’t it awesome??
You are so welcome!
Hope you’re enjoying your holiday!
Smiles & Blessings, Nancy
I have been charged $19.00 on my CC but haven’t received anything on facebook. Am I not looking in the right place.
How do I join your inner circle?
You can join here Kathleen: http://www.NancysInnerCircle.com
The introductory price right now is $19.97 per month, but May 1st the price will move back up to the regular price of $39.97 for new people joining.
thanks! Nancy