With more than a decade of setting up, shopping, and reviewing craft show displays, I’ve learned from many mistakes. The biggest mistake I see vendors make with their craft show display is: Displaying everything they make. Your craft show display should not be treated as a stock room. A craft show…
Most people who visit a craft show are browsers. They don’t have a need for a specific product, they don’t have anything in mind they’re looking for, they’re simply there to check things out. Browsers can be turned into buyers, but it requires a little more effort. Shoppers are in the…
Every craft show vendor wants their display to stand out so they can attract more shoppers. My detailed article on display tricks to stand out at a craft show is the second most popular article on my blog (legal mistakes crafters make is my #1). You can read that original article here. Although…
Farmers’ markets are a good way to make extra money or to test out a new business idea. However, it’s important to sell the right product or you can end up losing money after vendor fees, your time spent preparing for and selling at the market, plus time and money spent making/preparing inventory. This article…
If you want a craft show display that stands out, you must strategically use color. Color is what catches the eye, evokes an emotion within seconds, can help tell a story, and much more. Using color effectively so your craft show display catches shoppers’ eyes is fairly easy, but it does take some thought. Here…
These craft fair display tips are based on some of the most common mistakes vendors make. No matter how much time you have before your next craft show, there are small changes you can make that will have a big impact. If you’re getting ready for your first event, don’t stress yourself trying…
Festivals are great places to sell products or services and make money. They’re a unique shopping environment and each festival will attract a different type of shopper, so you need to put some thought into which products will sell best for each event. This article will share product ideas, as well as general product…
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When it comes to craft shows, there aren’t a lot of sales stats to work with. Each craft show also attracts different vendors and shoppers, which can have a big impact on what sells best. I have a lot of experience selling at craft shows. I also love to watch people and analyze their shopping…
Once you learn about craft show bestsellers and determine what you’re going to sell, then you much figure out how much of it you need. Selling at craft shows and determining how much inventory to bring is always a bit of a guessing game. You don’t know if you’ve picked a great event that will…