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Ready to start using your Silhouette Alta? First, don’t forget that your purchase comes with a $25 credit to the Silhouette Design Store. Next, I’ve scoured the internet for websites where you can download .STL files to print on your Silhouette Alta.

15 Places to Find Free (and Cheap!) Files for Silhouette Alta

• Thingiverse
• Etsy
• 3DShook
• Pinshape
• My Mini Factory
• GrabCad
• 3DAGOGO
• Cults
• YouMagine
• Redpah
• Free3D
• SketchFab
• CGTrader
• NIH 3D Print Exchange (Medical and Science themed)
• Threeding
• NASA (Space themed)

Search Engines for 3D Files

The sites above are websites and marketplaces that offer 3D files for free and purchase. There are also a few search engines that will search the sites above, forums, and other places on the internet. They are helpful if you are looking for a specific type of design instead of browsing. They are:

• Yeggi
• STLFinder
• Yobi3D

Just a gentle reminder: Be sure to read the licensing information included with any file you download on the internet. Similarly to cut files and fonts, 3D files are available for personal use and commercial use. (Need a refresher on the difference? See this post.)

That’s it! Thanks for sticking with me all week long during my unofficial ‘Alta Week’! I’m excited to watch crafters push the limits of the Silhouette Alta to see what it can do.

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As a craft business owner, one of the last things you want to hear from customers is, “I can make that!” Whether they write it on your social media posts or tell you (or a friend) while they are browsing your craft booth at a show; dealing with it gracefully can be tough.

What worked for me when I did craft shows was to engage the customer offender person in conversation like, “That’s awesome that you love making XYZ product, too! Then you know how time consuming they are!” And then, I move on. Here’s what other craft business owners do:

How Real Craft Business Owners Deal with ‘I Can Make That!’ Comments

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Sales funnels. They seem to be the buzz word in so many online trainings. However, I’m telling you today that you don’t need fancy online training to set up a sales funnel

Oh Instagram! It seems to be the social media network that Cutting for Business readers struggle with the most. One thing I keep seeing is craft businesses trying out Instagram but not using hashtags in their captions! Today, I’ve compiled a list of 100+ hashtags for your craft business to use.

Stop! Before you read any farther: If you don’t know how to effectively use hashtags on Instagram read this post first.

100+ Hashtags for Craft Businesses to Use on Instagram

#silhouette
#silhouetteportrait
#silhouettecameo
#silhouettecameo3
#cameo
#silhouetteamerica
#cricut
#cricutexplore
#cricutexploreair
#cricutexploreair2
#cricutmaker
#craft
#crafts
#crafter
#maker
#makersgonnamake
#silhouettebusiness
#cricutbusiness
#craftbusiness
#wahm (stands for work-at-home mom)
#smallbusiness
#entrepreneur
#handmade
#homemade
#oneofakind
#etsy
#etsyshopowner
#shopify

About once a week, I get an email from a Cutting for Business reader asking where to buy clear umbrellas at good prices to embellish with your Silhouette or Cricut and adhesive vinyl. Honestly, I don’t buy many umbrellas. However, I don’t mind doing the research for you.

The umbrella you’ll want to use is the clear dome that measures around 46 inches. This gives you plenty of

 

Great news for small businesses: Facebook has recently added the ability to sell in the marketplace as your Facebook page! This is great for small businesses, because it helps legitimize…. Here’s how:

How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace as Your Business

1. Log into the Facebook App.

I’m back from the latest All Things Silhouette Conference, and I can’t wait to share my photos with you! During this conference, I enjoyed teaching classes on copyrights and trademarks for Silhouette small business owners, growing your Silhouette business through social media, creating digital mockups in Silhouette Studio, and hosting home parties with your Silhouette. While not in class, I enjoyed meeting Cutting for Business readers, taking selfies, and selling and signing my books.

Here’s a look at the conference from my point of view:

Have questions about the conference? Head to this post to get answers.

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I get asked a lot of questions that are best suited to a lawyer, which I am not. However, I put a list of legal teams and practices that specialize in helping creative folks with legal questions and problems.

Legal Resources for Creative Businesses

• Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts – View the list broken down by state at this link.

 

I’m home from the All Things Silhouette Conference – and I had a blast. Since pictures tell a thousand words, I’m sharing the conference in pictures with you today:

Interested in attending a future conference? Visit Terri Johnson Creates to learn more or register.

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I strongly believe that the factor behind whether or not your Silhouette or Cricut business will succeed is more about the owner than the actual products you choose to create and sell. There’s one thing that customers cannot be guaranteed when they shop in a retail store – amazing customer service. Luckily, a one man or woman business can always give amazing customer service.

Here’s 30 Tips to Good Customer Service

1. Be timely. This means responding to customer inquiries, comments, and messages in quick manner. It also means keeping your turnaround times as fast as possible and always meeting deadlines. Remember, an awesome product delivered late is defective.