INDIANA, Pa. — A free online workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon March 30 for crafters interested in selling their designs online.

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Indiana University of Pa. Small Business Development Center are sponsoring the workshop.

Registration can be completed by calling the SBDC at 724-357-5729.

“As an entrepreneur and an avid crafter, I can assure entrepreneurs that there is a market for the special and unique items they’re creating,” explained SBA Western Pa. District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt. “Turning a passion into a business is a way to earn extra money.”

IUP SBDC Business Consultant Logan Weiss, a successful Etsy crochet craftrepreneur, will discuss steps needed to open a shop on Etsy — the popular e-commerce website focusing on handmade and vintage items and supplies.

“I’ll focus on using the correct wording, or search engine optimization, price setting, shipping and effective advertising on Etsy,” she added. “Not only will the SBA speak on their programs and services for entrepreneurs, but we’ll also allot time for our attendees to give a Zoom room elevator pitch on their crafts.”