Craft shows are a great way to generate revenue and move a lot of stock (when executed properly). First, you must find craft shows in your area (or an area you can travel within and stay profitable). Then you must wisely choose which ones to apply to and...
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 theme of the event. Your craft fair table should be treated...
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...
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...
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...
It’s been several years since I shut down my handmade business and stopped selling at craft shows. I still kind of kick myself for not pushing through, as looking back; I know I really found my groove in my last couple years. A lot of people feel like throwing...
