How to Create Craft Business Fliers
Creating fliers for your craft business is possible with several common software applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher. Fliers are an effective way to market your craft business. Whether you post them at local businesses, hand them out at craft shows, send as mailings or publish them online, fliers can be critical to a successful advertising campaign. Colorful and informative craft business fliers can be created in a few easy steps.
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Decide what software application you want to use to create your fliers. Open the application you choose (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Publisher) and select a flier template. In each application, select “File” and “New” to get started.
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Select a template. From the categorized templates that appear, select “Fliers.” You can choose from specific sales or informational flier templates. Select a template by selecting the specific template icon. A new document will open.
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Insert content and graphics into your flier by clicking where your want to add text, or selecting “Insert,” “Picture” and “Clip Art” to add graphics. Include your craft business’ information, including the business name, logo, telephone number, Website and location if you have a storefront. Explain your services concisely, using simple or bullet-pointed statements. Insert a photo or two that show your finished craft products. For a scrap-booking business, insert a photo of a finished scrapbook page.
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Customize the fliers’ colors, font and text size by right clicking and selecting your desired options. Rearrange the content and graphics on your flier by dragging and moving them on the page. Proofread your finished product for errors and review it to assure it's eye-catching and speaks clearly to your audience.
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Print and post your fliers. To print your flier, select “File” and “Print.” Print on colored paper so the flier stands out, as long as it complements the design. Market your business with the fliers by posting them on community and store bulletin boards, especially at craft and hobby stores. Hand out fliers at craft fairs and send them out via email or regular mail to everyone you know. Post your flier on your business’ Website and other social networking sites.
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