Copyright infringement is a complicated subject. There’s a ton of info out there and the only way to be sure you’re getting correct information is to talk to a lawyer who is knowledgeable on copyright laws in your area. Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer by profession and nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice. Although…
I worked in retail for several years and heard the words “bottom line” a lot. It came down to watching the amount of paper towel each store used, taking inventory before ordering more supplies and cutting back on staff for slower days. Little things like ordering more pens when there’s a box hidden behind the…
So you’ve added up all your production costs and used our calculations to determine your wholesale and retail price. But what happens if that price is much higher than you’re comfortable with and perhaps pricing you out of the market? Or maybe you want to increase your profit margins by keeping the price…
I know you love what you do…..and you can’t put a price on happiness…..but when you walk away from a craft fair with $1500, have you considered that $500 was spent on your booth fee, parking for the day and swag bag donations? What about when you look at what you made this month? Are you…
When you decide to work with a store owner on a consignment basis, you want to be sure you have some sort of an agreement in place so that you both have an expectation as to what your rights and obligations are. The store may have their own consignment agreement or contract, however,…
If you have a product that will sell well at craft shows, it’s time to start applying to events. Juried craft shows are preferred by handmade business owners because they tend to have more elements in place that help ensure success. One of the downsides of juried craft shows (over non-juried) is that each vendor…
If you have a product you know will sell well at craft shows, it’s time to start applying to the best ones. But you want to take the necessary steps on your application form to ensure it doesn’t get tossed. Craft Show organizers are friendly people and would probably never physically or electronically trash your…
Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer by profession and nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice. Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice or free from errors, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a…
The rush is over, sales have slowed way down and you’re either panicking, wondering where everyone has gone, or you know there are ebbs and flows to every business season and that you can use this downtime to your advantage. When I worked in retail, January/February were painfully slow and it made it…
There are some handmade items that sell amazingly well at craft shows. If you sell a great handmade product and have been accepted to your first craft show, there are a few things to be aware of heading into it. I sold at craft shows for many years and had a lot of successes…