{"id":10099,"date":"2026-08-05T12:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=10099"},"modified":"2026-08-05T12:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:43:18","slug":"how-to-start-a-craft-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/how-to-start-a-craft-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a craft business\u00a0in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--standard entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--standard\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/growth-customers\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Growth &amp; Customers<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to start a craft business in the UK\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThinking of turning your passion into a job by setting up a craft business? Find out everything you need to know to get set up, from validating your idea and writing a business plan to choosing where to sell and registering with HMRC. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-05T12:28:20+01:00\">5 August, 2026<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"How to start a craft business\u00a0in the UK\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/how-to-start-a-craft-business\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/staceymcintosh\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/11\/Stacey-McIntosh-350-1.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Stacey McIntosh<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mastering your craft requires plenty of talent,&nbsp;dedication,&nbsp;and practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;wondering how to start a craft business and turn your creative skills into a full-time job or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/ecommerce-side-hustle-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side hustle<\/a>,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to get to grips with a whole other skill set: how to&nbsp;actually run&nbsp;a company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After creating our quiz&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/business-readiness-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small business readiness in the UK<\/a>, we discovered that just under a third of people (31%) want to start an&nbsp;arts business&nbsp;but&nbsp;currently lack the skills and confidence to do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that sounds like you, we can help you change\u00a0that. Brush\u00a0up on those business skills\u00a0and\u00a0you could\u00a0go\u00a0from an occasional hobbyist to a successful artisan business owner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-sage-key-takeaways\"><div class=\"sage-key-takeaways__inner\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Craft is a viable route into self-employment with unusually low barriers to entry<\/strong> \u2014 around 11,620 UK craft businesses contribute \u00a33.4bn to the economy, and marketplaces like Etsy, Folksy, and Not On The High Street give you global reach from day one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validate demand before you spend anything<\/strong> \u2014 browse marketplaces for similar products, talk to independent shop owners at fairs, and survey potential buyers; a healthy number of competitors is a good signal rather than a warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most craft businesses can start for \u00a3200\u2013\u00a3500 if you already own your tools<\/strong> \u2014 the bigger variables are specialist equipment, a website subscription, craft fair pitch fees, and public liability insurance at roughly \u00a350\u2013\u00a3150 a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most makers register as sole traders, which is free and light on admin<\/strong> \u2014 a limited company gives more legal protection but brings filing and reporting obligations, and either way you register before you start trading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get the admin right from the first sale, not the fiftieth<\/strong> \u2014 separate business banking, records of all income and expenses, and roughly 20\u201330% of profits set aside for tax will save you an unpleasant surprise at year end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-starting-a-craft-business-worth-it\" data-level=\"2\">Is starting a craft business worth it?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-do-you-research-demand-for-your-craft-product\" data-level=\"2\">How do you research demand for your craft product?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-where-can-you-sell-your-craft-products\" data-level=\"2\">Where&nbsp;can you sell your craft products?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-craft-business\" data-level=\"2\">How much does it cost to start a craft business?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-do-you-need-a-business-plan-for-a-craft-business\" data-level=\"2\">Do you need a business plan for a craft business?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-do-you-start-a-craft-business-in-the-uk-a-step-by-step-guide\" data-level=\"2\">How do you start a craft business in the UK? A step-by-step guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-are-you-ready-to-start-setting-up-a-craft-business\" data-level=\"2\">Are you ready to start&nbsp;setting up&nbsp;a craft business?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gate-c465816d-ee1a-4d92-9554-7851409455aa\">Download your free copy of Bootstrap and build your e-commerce side hustle from your spare room<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-is-starting-a-craft-business-worth-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is starting a craft business worth it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting a craft business in the UK is a genuinely&nbsp;viable&nbsp;route into self-employment, and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;easier to&nbsp;do&nbsp;than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent statistics from the Creative Industries Council show that around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk\/facts-figures\/industries-craft-facts-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11,620 craft businesses in the UK contribute \u00a33.4bn to the economy<\/a>, and platforms like Etsy, Not&nbsp;On&nbsp;The&nbsp;High Street, and Amazon Homemade mean you can reach buyers around the world from day one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The business model is flexible,&nbsp;too, because you can start small as a side hustle and scale up over time&nbsp;or build something full-time from the outset. Either way, the barriers to entry are low, and the demand is real.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-do-you-research-demand-for-your-craft-product\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you research demand for your craft product?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quickest ways to research demand for your craft product are browsing online marketplaces, visiting local craft fairs, and running a simple survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;worth doing this before investing&nbsp;significant time&nbsp;or money, because even the most beautiful product&nbsp;won&#8217;t&nbsp;sell if the demand&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s&nbsp;how to do just that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Browse online marketplaces:<\/strong>\u00a0search for products\u00a0similar to\u00a0yours on Etsy, Not\u00a0On\u00a0The\u00a0High Street, or Amazon Homemade. A\u00a0healthy number of sellers in your category is a good sign.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit craft shops and fairs:<\/strong>\u00a0see\u00a0what&#8217;s\u00a0selling locally and strike up a conversation with shop owners;\u00a0they&#8217;ll\u00a0often tell you honestly whether your product would sell.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run a simple survey:<\/strong>\u00a0use a free tool like Google Forms to ask potential customers how often they buy products like yours, where they buy them, and what\u00a0they&#8217;d\u00a0pay.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-where-can-you-sell-your-craft-products\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where\u00a0can you sell your craft products?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craft businesses in the UK typically sell through online marketplaces, their own e-commerce website, craft fairs, or direct\u00a0sa\u00a0to independent shops. Many\u00a0actually use\u00a0a combination of all four.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online marketplaces&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many online craft marketplaces around today. Etsy is the best known, with around 60 million buyers every year. It&#8217;s\u00a0worth exploring other platforms too, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/folksy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folksy<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crafty Fox Market<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/craftersmarket.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crafter&#8217;s Market<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These marketplaces all target specific niches and may be a better fit depending on what you sell, so always try to browse a variety of sites to see which one is right for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your own e-commerce website&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having your own website means selling direct to the customer and keeping all your profits. Website builders like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>\u00a0make this straightforward, even without technical skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s\u00a0worth considering once you have an established product range and some\u00a0initial\u00a0customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Craft fairs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are thousands of craft fairs taking place across the UK every year, and these events are&nbsp;a great&nbsp;place&nbsp;to test your products, meet customers face to face, and build a local following.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can often find craft fairs listed on Facebook, or you can use a website such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/d\/united-kingdom--london\/craft-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventbrite<\/a>&nbsp;to find events in your local area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling direct to craft shops&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent high street craft shops are often open to stocking new products. Visit the owner directly and bring samples\u2014a face-to-face conversation is often far more effective than an email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gate-c465816d-ee1a-4d92-9554-7851409455aa\">Download your free copy of Bootstrap and build your e-commerce side hustle from your spare room<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-craft-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to start a craft business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting a craft business in the UK can cost as little as \u00a3200\u2013\u00a3500 if you already have your tools and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costs rise if you need specialist equipment, a website, or market stall fees, but it\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most accessible\u00a0types of\u00a0businesses to start on a tight budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Estimated cost<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Materials and supplies<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a3100\u2013\u00a3500&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Etsy&nbsp;shop setup<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Free (listing fees apply)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Your own e-commerce website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a310\u2013\u00a330\/month&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Craft fair pitch fee<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a320\u2013\u00a3150 per event&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Branding and logo<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a30\u2013\u00a3200&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Photography equipment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a30\u2013\u00a3300&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business registration (sole trader)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Free&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business registration (limited company)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a3100&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Public liability insurance&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a350\u2013\u00a3150\/year&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costs will vary depending on your craft, your sales channels, and how quickly you want to grow. Many craft business owners start small and reinvest early profits into equipment and marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-do-you-need-a-business-plan-for-a-craft-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need a business plan for a craft business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every craft business&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;from having a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/ecommerce-business-plan-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business plan<\/a>&nbsp;before starting to trade. It&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;need to be complicated, but it should set out what&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;selling, who&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;selling to, where&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;sell it, and how&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;make money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your craft business plan should include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What products\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0selling and what makes them stand out.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who your target customers are.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0sell:\u00a0online marketplaces, your own website, craft fairs,\u00a0and\/or direct to shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any\u00a0additional\u00a0services, such as made-to-measure orders or teaching workshops.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your\u00a0pricing and financial goals.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>How they did it:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>Listen to our Sound Advice podcast (or&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/sound-advice-start-business-design-autumn-rabbitts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>read the transcript<\/em><\/a><em>) for our&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/autumn-rabbitts-how-to-start-a-creative-making-business\/id1544479344?i=1000521882320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>interview with Autumn Rabbitts<\/em><\/a><em>, founder of creative cake-making studio Plumb and Rabbitts.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-do-you-start-a-craft-business-in-the-uk-a-step-by-step-guide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you start a craft business in the UK? A step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To start a craft business in the UK,\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0need to\u00a0validate\u00a0your\u00a0idea, register with HMRC, set up your sales channels, and build a basic marketing presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people can complete\u00a0all of\u00a0these steps before making their first sale\u2014and many do it alongside a full-time job before going all in.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s\u00a0what to do:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-research-demand-for-your-product\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research demand for your product<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse marketplaces like Etsy, visit craft fairs, and survey potential customers before investing time or money. Look at\u00a0what&#8217;s\u00a0already selling, what customers are saying in reviews, and where there might be a gap you can fill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A healthy number of competitors is a good sign\u2014it means the demand is there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose your business structure<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most craft businesses register as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/sole-trader-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sole traders<\/a>, which is free\u00a0and\u00a0straightforward\u00a0and requires minimal admin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/business-records-limited-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">limited company<\/a>\u00a0offers more legal protection and can look more\u00a0professional, but\u00a0it\u00a0comes with\u00a0additional\u00a0responsibilities around filing and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HMRC&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/set-up-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0business structure guidance<\/a>\u00a0can help you decide which is right for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Register your business<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sole traders register with HMRC for\u00a0Self Assessment; limited companies register with Companies House for around \u00a350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either way,\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0need to do this before you start trading,\u00a0and if\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0selling on\u00a0platforms like Etsy, they may ask for your tax details,\u00a0too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handle your admin<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open a dedicated business bank account to keep personal and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/creative-side-business-finances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business\u00a0finances<\/a>\u00a0separate, keep records of all income and expenses, and set aside roughly 20\u201330% of profits for your tax bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/products\/sage-sole-trader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accounting software from Sage<\/a>\u00a0can help you stay on top of this from day one and avoid any nasty surprises at the end of the tax year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build your brand<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a business name, create a simple logo, and make sure\u00a0your\u00a0packaging and product presentation are consistent across every channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> First impressions matter, especially on visual platforms where your products are competing with thousands of others.\u00a0Investing a little time in your branding early on pays dividends as you grow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set up your sales channels<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with online marketplaces like Etsy to test demand with minimal upfront cost, then consider building your own e-commerce website via Shopify or Wix once you have an established product range and some early customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craft fairs are worth adding to the mix,\u00a0too, because\u00a0they&#8217;re\u00a0one of the best\u00a0places\u00a0to get direct feedback and build a loyal local following.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build your marketing presence<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up social media profiles on the platforms your customers use.\u00a0Instagram and Pinterest work particularly well for visual crafts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take high-quality product photos, post consistently, and start collecting reviews from your first sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word of mouth is powerful early on, so make it easy for\u00a0happy customers\u00a0to share and recommend your work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start selling and reinvest<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start small, learn what sells, and use early profits to grow your product range, improve your branding, and invest in better equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most successful craft businesses grow gradually, so\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0feel pressure to have everything perfect before your first sale.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-are-you-ready-to-start-setting-up-a-craft-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you ready to start\u00a0setting up\u00a0a craft business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your passion for your craft will carry you a long way, but setting up a craft business on solid foundations is what turns a hobby into a sustainable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research your market, get your admin in order, and build your presence one step at a time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to find out how prepared you are? Take our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/business-readiness-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;business readiness quiz<\/a>&nbsp;to get a&nbsp;personalised&nbsp;view of where you stand and what to focus on next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Bootstrap and build your e-commerce side hustle from your spare room<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Want to launch your own e-commerce business while juggling a job but not sure where to start? 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If\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0selling food-based crafts, cosmetics, or products\u00a0containing\u00a0certain materials, you may need to\u00a0comply with\u00a0additional\u00a0regulations. For example, cosmetics must be registered with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0worth checking Gov.UK for your specific product type before you start selling.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785929909371\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need public liability insurance for a craft business?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You&#8217;re\u00a0not legally required to have public liability insurance, but\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0strongly recommended,\u00a0especially if you\u00a0sell at\u00a0craft fairs or markets, where\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0often a condition of entry. It typically costs \u00a350\u2013\u00a3150 per year and covers you if a customer makes a claim against you for injury or property damage.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785929923314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I run a craft business from home?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Most craft businesses start from home, and\u00a0there&#8217;s\u00a0no legal reason you\u00a0can&#8217;t\u00a0continue\u00a0operating\u00a0that way as you grow. 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width=\"684\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/08\/CycleCentre_GL_060813-268-684x384.jpg\" class=\"card-post__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/08\/CycleCentre_GL_060813-268-684x384.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/08\/CycleCentre_GL_060813-268-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/08\/CycleCentre_GL_060813-268.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 250px, (min-width: 30em) 100vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T15:46:43+01:00\">7 August, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"reading-time\">10 min read<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card-post__title h5\">\n\t\t\tFunding options for start-ups: 10 ways to fund your business\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-6 col-lg-3 card-grid__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\tclass=\"card-post related-post related-post-3 post-8603 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-strategy-legal-operations tag-start-business business_type-small-business\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"card-post__link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/ready-to-start-a-small-business\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/business-planning-684x384.jpg\" class=\"card-post__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/business-planning-684x384.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/business-planning-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/10\/business-planning-1140x810.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 250px, (min-width: 30em) 100vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T15:24:49+01:00\">7 August, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"reading-time\">13 min read<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card-post__title h5\">\n\t\t\tAdvice for small business owners\u00a0in the making\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-6 col-lg-3 card-grid__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\tclass=\"card-post related-post related-post-4 post-9464 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-money-matters tag-business-finances tag-business-support tag-start-business business_type-small-business\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"card-post__link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/get-funding-start-business\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/04\/DSC0267_All-Uses-684x384.jpg\" class=\"card-post__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/04\/DSC0267_All-Uses-684x384.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/04\/DSC0267_All-Uses-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/04\/DSC0267_All-Uses.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 250px, (min-width: 30em) 100vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-05T16:28:12+01:00\">5 August, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span 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