Submissions From www.artsbusinessinstitute.org

 "Testimonials are a fantastic marketing tool for your art business." (ABI)

 " A well-written artist's statement should fit perfectly into your website, either on the Home or About page." (ABI)

 "A well-crafted artist statement helps you define who you are as an artist, explain your motivation and your inspiration." (ABI)

 "Show season is upon us, and artists everywhere are planning their booth displays. " (ABI)

 "Is your art a product? Answering this goes to the core of why many artists find it difficult to be in business for themselves." (ABI)

 "The best way to handle infringement is to register your works with the Copyright Office before infringement starts." (ABI)

 "Banish the myth of the starving artist - and give yourself permission to be successful." (ABI)

 "Mistakes are a natural and healthy part of the creative process." (ABI)

 "Are you interested in creating custom work for clients? Here are some benefits and drawbacks." (ABI)

 "The show is over, and you have that stack of business cards. You know you should follow up. What now?" (ABI)

 "Make your trade show booth into a gallery space where your work can stand out." (ABI)

 "Art Fair Insider's Connie Mettler traveled to Philadelphia to visit the Buyers Market of American Craft." (ABI)

 "Display your art or fine craft at different levels in your booth for a smart and effective presentation." (ABI)

 "Do you have a Facebook page for your art business? Here are some ways to promote your art and share with fans." (ABI)

 "Twitter is one of the most popular ways to connect, and it's easy to get started." (ABI)

 "The more stress you have about needing to be creative, the more blocked you may feel. Break the cycle and get back your creative juice." (ABI)

 "Your website is headquarters for your business online, and it is frequently referred to by customers and potential gallery buyers." (ABI)

 "With so much competition in the marketplace, artists must do post-show follow up to keep their collection in front of potential wholesale customers. " (ABI)

 "What if you could direct buyers right to your show booth through a smart phone search?" (ABI)

 "Selling to existing customers is far easier and less costly than acquiring new ones." (ABI)

 "Max out your current sales opportunities, and plan for a big year in 2013! " (Arts Business Institute)

 "Would you collaborate with another artist? Should you? Opinions abound on whether collaboration enhances you as an artist and should be pursued, or is constricting and can produce confusing, banal art. " (Arts Business Institute )

 "Want some referral business? These leads are about the best you can get." (ABI)

 "Create a Press page on your website. This important addition to every artist's website not only helps your credibility as a professional, but portrays you as a subject deserving of publicity. " (Arts Business Institute )

 "Sometimes, despite all the steps you take to remove objections before they happen, customers still hesitate to buy your art." (Arts Business Institute )

 "How to resolve objections to the sale before they even happen" (ABI)

 "When artists give a studio demonstration, it can lead to sales, as well as attracting prospective students. Some artists have built class or workshop lists this way." (Arts Business Institute)

 "Successful artists don't rest on their laurels. They produce new work to present and sell to existing and new customers" (Arts Business Institute)

 "Make sure your trade show booth is comfortable underfoot for your buyers, and yourself." (ABI)

 "Once you've started creating a network of friends, fans and business associates, you won't need to do any more shameless self-promotion. Your network will support you in sharing opportunities and referring business your way." (Arts Business Institute)

 "We love the art community and wouldn't want to think badly of any artist who has an online presence. But, yes it's true - we uncovered a few (not-to-be-named) artists doing shady things out there to get web traffic and attention." (Arts Business Institute )

 "We asked designers, makers and customers why they love handmade goods." (ABI)

 "When you have SMART goals in place, you have a sense of where you want to go. Now create your road map." (Arts Business Institute)

 "One of the most important aspects of any artist's success is to work consistently and also persistently. A studio practice requires a regular commitment. So does goal-setting. As you create and realize smaller goals, give yourself plenty of credit and move forward to fulfill the vision you have for your art business." (Arts Business Institute )

 "It's often been pointed out that artists can feel isolated in their studios, which makes sense when a single entrepreneur works alone. Joining an arts community such as a guild is one of the factors that help make successful artists - well, successful." (Arts Business Institute )

 "Here are 25 ideas to help you make postcards work hard for you in growing your art business:" (Arts Business Institute )

 "Are you on Pinterest? Use these tips to gain the most from your experience:" (Arts Business Institute )

 "In Part Two of this series, retail and  wholesale selling, and using sales representatives are presented." (ABI)

 "How many of these are you guilty of?" (ABI)

 "How about sharing a la Pinterest - but with a shopping cart?" (ABI)

 "If you're reading this article, then you know what a blog is - and you might consider starting one for your own art website." (ABI)

 "A potter starts a production studio at age 60; how she did it and why she knew it was the right decision." (ABI)

 "There are limitless places where words or symbols can be used in the creative process." (ABI)

 "There is little downside to getting out into the retail marketplace, at least on an occasional basis." (ABI)

 "One-of-a-kind showcase pieces promote the rest of your body of work. " (ABI)

 "Art fairs, craft shows, indoors, outdoors, juried, non-juried - there is a large variety of events taking place all year long in which to sell your art or craft work." (ABI)

 "Hearing "no" from buyers and gallery owners may mean that you need some improvement." (ABI)