What Are Allied Crochet Services and How Can They Help Your Business?
One unique thing about the Crochet Professionals Network is that we bring together not only crochet business owners, like makers and designers, but also allied businesses. It’s right there under the logo: allies. But you may be wondering what kind of businesses provide allied crochet services?
In short, an allied business is any business that serves crochet professionals in some capacity. This is a broad category encompassing all kinds of crochet professionals, other creatives, and even service providers from other industries. Each of these allies brings a different skill set, which supports and enriches the crochet industry.
So let’s take a closer look at a few of the types of businesses that serve crochet makers and designers.
What types of businesses provide allied crochet services?
This is in no way an exhaustive list of businesses that provide allied crochet services. These are just some types of crochet service providers—some among our current membership and others we would love to connect with!
Crochet Tech Editors
Crochet tech editors review crochet patterns to be sure the pattern is clear, the instructions match the photo and any charts, the calculations make sense, and the grammar and punctuation are correct. Tech editing is an important step in putting out a five-star crochet pattern that will have customers singing your praises! Many tech editors are designers as well.
Virtual Assistants
Virtual assistants (VAs) can help with all sorts of tasks that crochet designers, makers, and bloggers may not have the time (or the desire) to do. Every VA offers a their own mix of services. They do everything from scheduling your social media posts, writing content for your blog, or even managing your team!
Graphic Designers
After choosing a name for your crochet business, one of the next tasks on your list is to come up with some crochet logo design ideas. Or maybe you need eye-catching graphics for social media. Like crochet, graphic design is its own craft. So if you someone to approach your graphics with a professional eye, connect with a graphic designer!
Photographers
When it comes to Etsy, Ravelry, and other e-commerce listings, photography can make or break your crochet business. If you need professional-quality photos, hiring a skilled photographer can really elevate your brand!
Retailers of Yarn, Hooks, & Crochet-Related Products
Do you sell beautiful hand-dyed yarn or handmade crochet hooks? We welcome retailers of all sizes who want to work with crochet professionals! Both yarn companies and crochet designers can benefit from collaborations, affiliate arrangements, and sponsorships, among other business relationships. Plus, in CPN, retailers have the chance to get face-to-face with their target customers. It’s a win-win!
Industry Experts
Crochet business owners, like any other entrepreneur, need help with establishing LLCs, managing finances, navigating copyright law, setting up websites, and any number of other business tasks. You don’t have to be a crochet business owner, or a creative of any type, to join CPN! If you are passionate about serving small businesses—especially fiber-based ones—we would love to talk to you!
Are you an Allied Crochet Service Provider?
So, you can see that many types of businesses, even some you may not have thought of, provide allied crochet services. If you provide tools, resources, or services that benefit crochet professionals, join CPN today and let’s help each other grow our businesses!
