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Craft business startups

Got a craft you can sell?
Got a craft you can sell?

Do you have an idea for a craft business but need some mentoring?

Do you need advice about financing a craft business?

Can we help you with your new craft business?

The Craft Business Basics programme covers:

  • Goal setting and planning
  • Managing your time effectively
  • Selling and marketing; money and cash flow
  • Market research
  • E-tailing
  • Rules and regulations
  • Costing and pricing
  • Networking and ongoing support

The programmes are developed and run by Work House in conjunction with The Bromham Millers, and are supported by EEDA. You can download our poster (foot of page). Contact us if you are interested in taking part or would like further information.

Craft Business Basics

Future dates to be advised.

Click here to find out more and to book your place.

Business Boost workshops

Following on from Business Basics are two FREE workshops:

  • Getting the Business!
  • 'Dosh' and Direction

More details.

Where to find the Bromham Millers Craft Business Centre:

Tamworth Building, Tythe Farm Estate, School Lane, Colmworth, MK44 2JZ

From the B660 Kimbolton–Bedford road, turn off at the signpost towards Colmworth Golf Course and Colmworth. At the T junction (next to the Cornfields Restaurant) turn left towards Colmworth. Follow the road for approximately 0.75 miles and turn left on to School Lane (next to Puddleducks Nursery). Tythe Farm Business Park is at the top of School Lane and is signposted from the start of School Lane. Our premises have 'The Bromham Millers Craft Business Centre' sign on it.

Click here for Google Map

Download this document: Bromham Millers' poster: Got a craft you can sell? (pdf icon 155.47 KB)

Contact Us


 

Bromham Millers' crafts display

 

Castle Quays, Bedford


This facility is available for people who have taken part in the Business Basics advisory programme. If you have, and would like to see your items displayed here, please email Andrew Myers via 'Contact us' below or phone 01234 376699.

 

Related links

 

The Millers' News

Monthly newsletter for the arts and crafts community.

 

Download your News here. If you would like to subscribe, just let us know via 'Contact us' below.


Arts and crafts online shop

Coming soon – an online shop! If you are interested in selling your wares online, click that 'Contact us' button at the foot of the page.


Build your own website

Just two sessions will show you how to create a professional-looking website. Follow this link for more information and to see the classy websites that others have built.