When creating a craft show display that stands out, you must consider the layout. Once you get your craft show table layout perfected, setup will be a breeze. It will then be a matter of rotating products into each section to coordinate with the season, demographics of the event, or the theme of the event….
Introverted, shy, nervous, or none of above but wanting to become a better salesperson? There are 3 steps to do so. We often feel we have good knowledge of our product, our customers, and ourselves but it’s important to get really specific for a deeper understanding of each area. These 3 steps can also help…
Although craft show organizers should be doing their part to get lots of shoppers to the event (if they don’t have a marketing plan, it’s a red flag, watch for these ones too before you commit to any event), those shoppers aren’t guaranteed to be interested in your products. You know who is guaranteed to…
There are usually only a few things that throw a business of its path to success: Lack of demand for the product being offered That may be because there’s nothing different about it, learn how to correct that here…and a few more tips are here Too much selection is causing shoppers to make NO selection….
Parts of this article are from my ebook HOW TO SELL HANDMADE BEYOND FRIENDS & FAMILY There’s no way to guarantee your business will succeed or your products will sell, no matter how much research you do. But you can get a good idea of whether you’re…
These ideas are in my ebook MAKE MORE MONEY AT CRAFT FAIRS. If you already own the ebook, you’ll find a few NEW ideas, examples, and sketches in this article. Although there are many photos out there that are great examples of the techniques I share, it can often be difficult to find the…
A lot of people feel like throwing in the towel when it comes to craft shows. If you don’t find the right ones, with the right organizers, bring the right product and create an amazing display, they can be anything but profitable. Although a handmade business can be successful selling only online and…
I made this list based on areas I wasted time on when starting my handmade business. I saw positive changes when I corrected them, so I think the changes can benefit your business too. There are only so many hours in a day and I know many of you are running your businesses as a…
In gardening, to keep plants healthy, you have to regularly trim away dead and living parts of it. The same must be done to keep a business healthy. If you’re not sure it makes sense to cut off perfectly healthy areas of your business or which areas to prune to promote growth, this…
Craft shows have been levelling up since I sold at my first one in 2005. They’re in bigger venues, attracting bigger crowds, and are better organized, branded, and marketed. Craft show vendors are no longer crafters making random items and seeing if they can earn a few extra bucks. They’re business owners focused on profits…