Vintage markets are fun to wander around and discover not only antiques but also handmade goods with a rustic feel, upcycled and re-purposed goods. Great finds for your home and great for the environment! There are amazing vintage markets out there and we got to chat with 4 in B.C and Alberta who never fail…
Nothing beats standing outside in the sunshine, talking about your passion and selling your handmade goods at an outdoor market. But you don’t want to suffer at the hand of weather extremes so if you’re a vendor looking to participate in outdoor markets. You’ll need an outdoor vendor tent. They’ll shelter you from the sweltering…
If you’re planning to host a craft show, this article is a must-read. It shares do’s and don’ts from vendors and all the little things they appreciate from a craft show host. I’ve written several articles covering the do’s and don’ts for craft show vendors and one of my amazing readers suggested I put together…
When you’re preparing for a craft show, doing your part to promote it should be factored in. But just how much promotion are you responsible for, as the vendor? I got the chance to speak to some amazing event organizers who really know how to market a show and bring in a good crowd. Although…
As you use your checklist to prepare for a craft show, you’ll want to spend some time promoting the event to your fans and followers. It not only helps create a successful event, but it also helps ensure that even if the organizer missed the mark, you’ll have shoppers show up to see you and…
Although event organizers will take care of the majority of marketing, it benefits everyone when each vendor does their part to let people know about the event. The more people working together to spread the word about a project, cause or event, the more shoppers there will be and, hopefully, more sales for you. Not…
When it comes to selling handmade, you need multiple ways to get your name out there and sell your goods. Craft shows are one piece of that puzzle. They allow you to test your products, meet local customers and make a lot of sales in a short period or time. There are so many great…
If you sell your handmade products online, or take orders at craft shows, you want to stay on top of those orders. There are many ways to track your sales and order progress online, but if you’re like me, you like the pen and paper option. Below is a free printable PDF you can use…
Starting a business with a friend sounds fun, and it definitely can be. But you need to ensure it will be the right fit before you commiting. It’s easy to get swept up in the idea of starting a new venture together that you can ignore red flags that can cause tension and clashing during…
Craft shows can be really intimidating for introverts; not only are you putting your work out there for people to critique, you have to put yourself out there, spending the entire day around crowds of people, chatting with strangers. I know from experience how intimidating it can be; do I say hi? They didn’t hear…