4 FOCUS ON 34 The Daylight Company Fraser Hodgson, Product Development Director of The Daylight Company, talks to Craft Focus about the company’s huge array of lighting solutions for your creative hobbies 42 Differentiate Design Roger Felton, Founder and MD of Differentiate Design (trading as Popup Frames) talks to Craft Focus about shaking up the framing market with these practical and affordable options 54 My Two Ladies Alexis Mantione, CEO and Founder, My Two Ladies chats to Craft Focus about their product range designed to help you knit quicker, easier and longer with less stress on your hands, wrists and upper body. 78 KNITTING FEVER Jeffrey J Denecke Jr, Chief Operating Officer of Knitting Fever INC talks to Craft Focus about their worldwide distribution, spreading knitting joy wherever they go! BUSINESS 73 Licensed to sell Janine Richmond, Head of Product and Brand at The Point.1888 talks to Craft Focus about unlocking the potential of brand licensing for craft companies 76 How to buy a craft business If you’re looking to expand your craft business, here’s some food for thought, as Jonathan Jay of Dealmakers.co.uk, advises how to tactically grow for the long-term 88 Retailer interview Lynn Cummings, Shop Manager of Jespers of Harrogate talks to Craft Focus about the establishment’s unrivalled selection of fine writing pens, stationery, art materials and gifts 82 Green spaces Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), looks at the benefits of rural businesses 83 Copying issues This issue we look at an ACID case study on Sally Burrows, greetings card and gift designers 90 Trade show connections How important are trade shows in today’s business world? Sara Davies gives her thoughts... SHOWS 23 Shows, news & events Stay up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry 28 Stationery news What happened at London Stationery Show 31 42 31 61 15
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