Outdoor markets are a great way to sell your handmade, homemade, or grown goods during warmer months. But farmers’ markets are often full of vendors and have lots of attractions. So it’s important to create a space shoppers are drawn to. I’ve asked several market organizers to share their best advice. The following advice is…
I love a little bit of homework when it comes to my business and I also think it’s important to always be looking at it with critical eyes. These are 5 questions that are fun to answer and incredibly important when it comes to creating a successful business. If answered with thought and implemented, you can make some…
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…