At Willow Laine we believe in building a community which empowers and encourages each other. We aim to support our community, and our fellow makers in any way we can. This page is for makers who are looking for information or help with turning their crafty passions into a business. We provide various levels of support and tools to help you, but don't be fooled, starting a business is a lot of work and success, even with help and guidance, is based on the hard work and effort you put into it.
Info, Tools, and Resources - Free
Includes a basic outline of things you will need to consider and do to start your business, a template for a business plan, and links and resources to check out while thinking about building your business.
Start Me Online - $60
Includes access to all the free resources from above, and we will set up a sales platform for you. The sales platform will be starter level with up to 10 products. Also includes a virtual meeting with us so we can get to know your business and how you envision your digital shop so that we can get you started. Finally, we will walk you through how to use and update your online shop so that you feel confident managing it in the future.
Before we start: Read through the free resources and have your business prepared to go online, take product photos and type up product information, consider how you want customers to get your products (delivery, pick up etc.).
Before we start: Read through the free resources and have your business prepared to go online, take product photos and type up product information, consider how you want customers to get your products (delivery, pick up etc.).
Build Me Online - $160
Includes access to all the free resources from above, and:
~ A Basic Website (Custom URL extra)
~ An Online Storefront with up to 10 products (additional products extra)
- One-on-one online mentoring to show you how to update and maintain your online storefront and website
- Social Media Recommendations
~ A Basic Website (Custom URL extra)
~ An Online Storefront with up to 10 products (additional products extra)
- One-on-one online mentoring to show you how to update and maintain your online storefront and website
- Social Media Recommendations
From the Ground Up: Weekly sessions to build your business - $200
In 5 weeks we will help you to build your business from the ground up with one-on-one mentoring and guidance based on your specific business goals.
~ Week 1: Introduction to starting a business and the importance of a business plan
~ Week 2: Refining your craft, progress check in on business plans, and registering your business
~ Week 3: Where to sell and how to protect yourself
~ Week 4: Reviewing your business plan and getting started
~ Week 5: Hitting the market, where to sell and what you will need
**This program is for makers looking to start a small creative business. Your business' success is not guaranteed; this program is designed to help you get started and to guide you through many of the common processes required for starting a small business. Some businesses may require further things for operation beyond the scope of this course, it is your responsibility to research your industry requirements.
***This program is offered one on one over 5 consecutive weeks through a digital conferencing platform. For best result you will need access to a computer with audio and video capabilities.
~ Week 1: Introduction to starting a business and the importance of a business plan
~ Week 2: Refining your craft, progress check in on business plans, and registering your business
~ Week 3: Where to sell and how to protect yourself
~ Week 4: Reviewing your business plan and getting started
~ Week 5: Hitting the market, where to sell and what you will need
**This program is for makers looking to start a small creative business. Your business' success is not guaranteed; this program is designed to help you get started and to guide you through many of the common processes required for starting a small business. Some businesses may require further things for operation beyond the scope of this course, it is your responsibility to research your industry requirements.
***This program is offered one on one over 5 consecutive weeks through a digital conferencing platform. For best result you will need access to a computer with audio and video capabilities.