HOW TO TRANSFORM A HOBBY IN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS?

Thursday, 29^th January, 2015 - La Vanguardia (printed version)

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Nowadays, many people think that a hobby cannot be a business and a lot less a worthwhile company. 

Thanks to the revolution of the hand-made products, the handicraft world has increased. People have created some new movements known as HANDMADE or DO IT YOURSELF. The peculiarity of the objects and the help of the Internet have made that people see a possibility in creating a business, in order to earn a little money for living.  

The vast majority who have decided to work with this new concept called HANDMADE have decided to open their own business or shop.

The HANDMADE sector has many entrepreneurs who make clothes and objects for fondness. Nevertheless, there are more and more people that are joining in that new area like for example some engineers, architects, computer technicians, etc. to invest their knowledge and manual labors for their incomes.

The exhibitions and trade fairs that are commonly organized around the country are valuable meeting points because many new companies can introduce themselves. The HANDMADE FESTIVAL will be organized on April 24th, 25th and 26^th in Barcelona and will hold a total of 250 companies, from freelances to established brands.

Social networks as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and blogs are crucial to be the key to success in that world, due to the fact that many of the entrepreneurs earn about 50% of the profits in these web pages.

The great majority of these people who work in HANDMADE business claim that they might work a total of 12 hours per day to get their work off the ground. On the other hand, others says that a good location for their shops is essential to continue in this huge market.

We encourage you to visit some of these delightful HANDMADE shops in Barcelona, here you have some addresses!! 

Veló by zin, they design and make personalized footwear – Banys Vells Street, 3

http://velobyzin.com/es/

Mina Minero, textile collection shop – De la Virreina Square, 7

http://minaminero.blogspot.com.es/

I love Kutchi, handicrafts material sales, Andrea Doria Street, 41

http://ilovekutchi.com/shop/es/


IF YOU DECIDE TO VISIT ONE OF THIS SHOPS, PLEASE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND EXPLAIN TO US YOUR EXPERIENCE!! THANKS!