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Candy Keane
returns 12/01/2012
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Expertise
I can answer questions about starting, maintaining and marketing art and fashion related businesses for both e-commerce and brick-n-mortar retail situations. I can also cover selling your work on eBay, having an eBay store, promoting through blogs and social networking, as well as building your own retail website or portfolio.
Experience in the area
I made costumes since I was little, started selling them on eBay 8 years ago, grew to an eBay store, created my own retail website ThreeMusesClothing.com in 2005, then opened my first storefront location in 2009. I started the business with one costume and now sell my own line plus many other brands in my store.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Magazine Journalism, University of FL, 2000
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Amy | 11/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the help and the ..... |
| Gary | 06/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help and time ..... |
| D.C. | 04/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I didn't know you can do that ..... |
| Alfonso | 11/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your guidance |
| Mike | 09/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks, Candy. |
Recent Answers from Candy Keane
2011-11-28 I'm just starting to think about selling:
Hi Amy, I saw your 2nd question about the pompoms so will answer them both here. You would definately benefit from starting on Etsy.com before you build you think about building your own website. That
2011-11-03 How can I find distributors in United States?:
Hi, You can get a listing at http://www.alibaba.com and that will put you in contact with people looking for what you offer. The other way to go is to search online for stores that carry similar items
2010-11-02 Getting Press:
Hi Alfonso, The best way to contact press is by writing your own press release. You can then e-mail it out to several outlets and also post it online. Help on how to do it properly can be found online:
2010-04-02 crafts/artwork:
Hi, I'm not completely sure of the question here- did you want to know where to market online without getting to bogged down by technical computer stuff? If I have misunderstood, please let me know.
2010-01-17 How do I sell my art ?:
There are three main things I can think of: 1) Get your work online. Create a website portfolio and promote yourself as both an original artist and also as a commissioned artist for portraits. Find a
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