• Does Politics Sell? Elections Fall-out

    Does Politics Sell? Elections Fall-out

    Like many other Print-on-Demand sellers I dabble in politics inspired design. People like to broadcast their political affiliation and I’m happy to help them in their aims. But last years, after taking stock, I do have to ask the question, “does politics sell?”. I have a small set of political designs, but only two of…

  • Hedge Your Bets – keep multiple shops

    Hedge Your Bets – keep multiple shops

    When start selling on Print-on-Demand websites it is important to hedge your bets. The main reason is that you’re playing in someone else’s sandbox. Each POD-provider is a business on its own and it needs to answer to its owners or shareholder. Every business will change its strategy or mode of operating when circumstances demand.…

  • Clever designs don’t always work well

    Clever designs don’t always work well

    As a POD seller you probably have some clever designs. Well, I do. You have a smart idea, an idea that is funny, intelligent and you’re convinced it’s a sure sell. A design on which you spend way too much time and energy. I’ve made them too and I must say, the sales are often…

  • Create Better Than the Other

    Create Better Than the Other

    Create Better than the other is sufficient for most of small business owners. You don’t have to be the best in your field. Look closely and you’ll see that most of you competitors are easily to surpass. Let me explain “create better” a bit further. I’m selling digital designs on print-on-demand merchandise. Often the designs…

  • Deathly Hallows Symbol Pattern

    Deathly Hallows Symbol Pattern

    Deathly Hallows are the last two movies in the Harry Potter series. The story revolves around a powerful symbol and the three objects it involves. The symbol of the Deathly Hallows is a very simple one which, since the books and movies of Harry Potter, is used in all kinds of merchandize. From jewelry to…

  • Galactic Empire Needs Office Tie Fighters

    Galactic Empire Needs Office Tie Fighters

    The Galactic Empire not only needs Tie Fighter pilots, but also a lot of ties for office jocks. Running an empire crossing many stars isn’t easy, it takes a lot of bureaucrats. And what do those paper pushers need? Exactly, suits and ties. Now, you won’t have a Star wars Trading Post on every corner…