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5 Elements that get Craft Show Shoppers to Stop at a Table

5 Elements that get Craft Show Shoppers to Stop at a Table

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

Unless you’re selling at a very small craft show, you’ll never get 100% of shoppers to stop at your table. Your products are not for everyone, nor should they be. However, some craft show vendors do a great job of grabbing the attention of more shoppers and drawing them in (giving them more opportunities to…

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How To Make Craft Show Selling Less Awkward

How To Make Craft Show Selling Less Awkward

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

Imagine walking into a store and a sales associate stays within two feet of you the entire time. Most people prefer space while they shop. It takes the pressure off and lets them be with their thoughts as they consider a purchase. But most craft show booths don’t allow for space. You may have as…

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5 Odd Display Tricks I Always Use

5 Odd Display Tricks I Always Use

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

When I was making Christmas dinner for the first time, I had a lot of questions for my mom. I asked how much poultry seasoning she puts in the dressing and she said: “I don’t know…until it smells like dressing”. It’s an odd way to determine how much seasoning to use, but it works. If…

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How To Use Repetition in a Craft Show Display

How To Use Repetition in a Craft Show Display

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

Repetition is important in all aspects of your business. It creates consistency and familiarity your customers can rely on. Repetition is equally important in visual design and should be used in your craft show display. Imagine a living room with white walls and grey furniture.  If you place one red pillow on the couch, it…

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6 Simple Ways to Improve a Craft Show Display

6 Simple Ways to Improve a Craft Show Display

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

To share the lessons in this article, I’ve replicated a craft show display I saw online that I thought could use some improvement, and have explained what I would change and how. Does the “before” display work?  Yes. Could it use some improvement? Also, yes. I chose this display to replicate because it illustrates the…

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5 Steps to Create a Product Collection that Sells

5 Steps to Create a Product Collection that Sells

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

  I worked as a regional merchandiser for a major retailer and loved when they sent the upcoming season’s internal catalog/lookbook. It was for employees’ eyes only and it shared the inspiration behind the collections they curated and how each piece of clothing and accessory fit into a collection.    Their collections were always named…

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Farmers’ Market Vendor Checklist

Farmers’ Market Vendor Checklist

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

  Farmers’ markets require a lot of work to prepare for. Chances are, you’ll be tired the morning of the event and have a lot of thoughts running through your head (what if I don’t sell anything? Do I have enough stock? I wonder if it’s going to rain?).   A checklist is extremely handy…

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10 Tips to Successfully Sell at a Farmers’ Market

10 Tips to Successfully Sell at a Farmers’ Market

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

  Farmers’ markets are a great way to test a business or product idea and gather consumer feedback. But it can be difficult to be profitable when selling at a farmers’ market, due to the overhead costs.    This article will explain the steps you must take to sell at your first farmers’ market, outline…

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5 Ways you’re Losing Money at Craft Shows

5 Ways you’re Losing Money at Craft Shows

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

  If you’ve sold your handmade products at a craft show, you know how much work goes into preparing for the event.   It’s incredibly disappointing when you sell less than you were expecting.    But it’s even worse when you lose money because of the craft show.    This article outlines the not-so-obvious ways…

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5 Things Every Craft Show Display Should Include

5 Things Every Craft Show Display Should Include

ByErin (Creator of Made Urban)

  There are many directions you can go in with your craft show display. And there really isn’t a right or wrong way to display your products; different techniques work for different businesses.    What’s most important is that your display helps you make sales.    If your display doesn’t: >> grab shoppers’ attention and…

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