Learn . Create . Grow
Craft Your Commerce, a program by Mountain BizWorks, is designed to help artists, craftspeople, makers, designers, and creatives of all kinds. Whether you’re starting, growing, or scaling your business, Craft Your Commerce offers workshops, networking events, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities to support you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Developed by creatives in business for creatives in business, our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of creative entrepreneurs.
Business Coaching
Craft Your Commerce has a dedicated creative coaching team available for you to work with! Access coaching for personalized support from accountants, grant writers, marketing pros, HR specialist, web developers and ecommerce experts, who all understand the needs of creative based businesses. Click the links below to complete the coaching form and check out our creative coach team. You can request to work with a specific coach or multiple coaches to meet your business needs.
Complete the Coaching Form Here
Craft Your Commerce Book Club
Get Email Updates from Craft Your Commerce
Read Success Stories from Creatives
Resources for Artists
Grant-Making Organizations
Business Assistance
Workshops and/or Residencies
Introduction to Fiscal Sponsorship with Fractured Atlas
Fiscal sponsorship is a powerful tool that allows artists and beginning arts organizations to receive some of the benefits of non-profit status without becoming a non-profit themselves. Amelia Bethel of Fractured Atlas explains all the ins and outs in this recorded webinar.
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Choose Your Path
Craft Your Commerce is here to stand with WNC creatives, providing support and resources to help you navigate the recovery journey from Hurricane Helene.
Get Funding
Mountain BizWorks' WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund helps small businesses close the gap between when the disaster strikes and when federal loans, insurance payouts, and other disaster relief funds are approved.
WNC Strong Recovery Resources
The WNC Strong website serves as a regional hub for Hurricane Helene recovery. Visit for the latest grant, loan, and recovery resources, including workshops and additional technical assistance.
ArtsAVL Resource Database
ArtsAVL is maintaining a database of resources geared toward artists and the creative community. Visit to view grants, disaster resources, and stay up to date with the latest for creatives.
Attend an orientation session
Not sure where to start?
Join us for an online, interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Department, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs.
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