Entrepreneurship

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A local artisan proudly displays handmade crafts in a sunlit workshop, ready for customers.

Local Makers

How to Launch and Grow a Local Craft Business in 2026

A single handmade soy candle, retailing for $13, carries a true production cost of $5.

Katerina Orlova·July 17, 2026

Ceramic artist Sarah at a market, facing a pile of official documents next to her handmade mugs, symbolizing the challenge of local regulations.

Local Makers

How Do Small Business Makers Market Local Regulations Work in 2026?

Sarah, a ceramic artist, faced a $500 fine for selling her handmade mugs at a local craft fair without a temporary vendor permit she didn't even know existed, according to Local City Bylaws Department

Katerina Orlova·June 9, 2026