The Not-Ready-for-Retirement
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Meeting challenges at this stage of their
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Profile in Success
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Profile in Success
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Craft Matters
Made in China
by Luann Udell
Just Ask
Trusting Booth Sitters; Infestations; and Dressing Accordingly
by Donald Clark
Crafts Scene
Wales: A Source of Inspiration for Artists
by Diana Lambdin Meyer
Crafts Photography
Going Green
by Steve Meltzer
Digital photography has positive effect on environment
Crafts Marketing
Co-Op Advertising--Heft y ads at peewee costs!
by Patti Dowse
Crafts Technology
Craft Website Design 2
by Petra Jones
Big craft work on the small screen
Business Wise
Walk in a Promoter's Shoes
by Michelle Sholund
Beginning Business
Applying to Craft Shows: Give `Em What They Want
by Patrice Lewis
Business Basics
Developing Your Goals
by Michelle Sholund
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ON THE COVER
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Retirement Revolution--
Boomers Redefine its Meaning
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Walking in Promoters' Shoes
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Co-Op Advertising Basics
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