10 Tips for Buying a Vendor Tent for Outdoor Markets
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…
How to Host a Successful Craft Show
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…
How Much Promotion Craft Show Organizers Expect from Vendors
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…
Printable Market Announcement Flyer
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…
How to Promote a Craft Show (as a vendor)
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…
Organizers Share their Craft Show Do’s & Don’ts
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…
Printable Order Tracking Sheet for your Craft Business
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…
5 Tips for Starting a Craft Business with a Friend
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…
12 Tips to Help Introverts Sell at Craft Shows
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…
How To Sell To Introverts at a Craft Show
Not all introverts are the same but as an introvert (who can be shy), craft shows can be an uncomfortable shopping environment for me. Although introverts do tend to be the minority, it’s estimated that 25% to 40% of the population is introverted, so you will encounter several at a craft show. These are my tips for…
5 Reasons You Didn’t Get Accepted to a Craft Show
Craft shows are a great way to sell the products you make (here’s a list of ones that tend to sell better). The majority of craft shows are juried; this ensures there is a good mix of vendors for shoppers to buy from. This also means that there are a good number of applications that…
5 Mistakes to Avoid at a Craft Show
Whether you’re getting ready for a large trade show and have an entire booth to fill, or you’ve booked a table at a community craft show, these 5 mistakes are always important to avoid. I’ve made every mistake on this list and when I corrected them, I saw an improvement in: The type of shopper…
How To Photograph Your Handmade Goods
Photographs of your handmade goods are almost as important as the handmade goods themselves. When you’re selling online they act as your salesperson and give the shopper an idea of what your business is all about. Poor-quality photos can indicate to online shoppers that your business is poorly run or that the quality of your…
How To Make a Backdrop for Your Handmade Goods
When you’re selling your handmade items online, your photographs are almost as important as the item itself. Photos are your first impression, your salesperson and your description all in one. Blurry, poorly lit photos that don’t show off the details of your work won’t do you any favors when it comes to capturing shopper’s attention…
How To Create a Lookbook For Your Handmade Products
Lookbooks are a great way to show off the products you offer and convey their stories. They’re similar to a catalogue, however, they don’t tend to showcase every piece a business offers but rather focus on key pieces that define a collection or a brand. A catalogue will also include product information (e.g. price, sizes,…
5 Things to do When you’re at a Slow Craft Show
Slow craft shows can happen because of lack of marketing efforts or due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a snowstorm. If the possibility of shoppers showing up is looking bleak, here are 5 things you should consider doing to work on your business. 1 – Stay open & positive Slow craft shows are frustrating….
10 Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Craft Show
Craft shows are a great way to sell your handmade goods, especially if you make items that tend to sell well at craft shows. There’s no way to guarantee a successful show, as there are elements (like the weather) that are out of everyone’s control. However, when you’re thinking about applying to a craft show…
10 Steps To Get Your Handmade Products In Boutiques
If you want to expand your reach and get your products into retail stores around your city, province, or even country, you need to make a plan. Selling wholesale to retailers requires you to know your numbers, be organized, and stay ahead of schedule so you can fulfill orders promptly. Here are 10 steps to…
Shopper Etiquette at a Craft Show
Craft shows are such a unique and fun experience. If you’re heading to one, you’re obviously a conscious shopper and would never intentionally insult a vendor, but here are a few things you may not have thought of from a vendor’s perspective. 1) Try to pay in cash There are a lot of vendors who are taking advantage…
Craft Show Etiquette
This is a guide for Craft Show Vendors. We also have an article on Craft Show Etiquette for Shoppers 🙂 I remember how nervous I was at my first craft show. I had no idea what to expect and felt like a total outsider. There are usually unwritten rules with any group or organization so this article…