Making money with craft show customer service!
Buyers often come to craft shows to see unusual objects and meet the artists, so give them what they came for. Explain briefly about your crafts and how you make them - if it's a unique process. Talk about a specific item they may be showing an interest in - strictly from an informational standpoint. More ...
Six Steps to Successful Fundraising With Craft Shows
Fundraising with craft shows is an excellent way to raise funds and raise awareness for your organization. Many crafters are trying to build a business by showing at craft shows. If you have a large enough organization to delegate out the different responsibilities, raising funds with craft shows can be a lot of fun. More ...
Sell Your Crafts - List of Online Selling Venues
There are so many places online to sell your crafts. The problem is you either don't know what they are, who they are, or more importantly where they are. I've compiled a list of just a handful. I hope these help you on your journey to being a successful crafter AND seller. More ...
Five Hobbies You Can Turn Into Craft Show Profits
Some of us don't realize the value of the hobbies we are creating. People flock to craft shows from all over just to see and purchase many of the 'hobbies' that we have. What a great thing to be paid for what you love to do! More ...
How to Sell Crafts on Ebay
Do you love doing crafts? Would you like to make some money? You really can make money selling your crafts on Ebay. Here are some exciting tips to help guide you on your journey to make extra cash for yourself. More ...
Ten Ways to Advertise your Arts/Crafts Business
This artilce descripes ten ways to advertise your arts/crafts business, from creating your own website to placing a sign on your car, with the pros and cons of each method. More ...
Creative Ways to Make Money
If you have ever wanted to use your creativity to make money, the time has never been better. What are some of the creative ways to make money? All of these are a heck of a lot easier if you go on the internet. Here are nine to get you started. More ...
Which Craft Shows Do I Choose?
Various factors will affect your decision, such as the type of craft show, the types of products at the show, the types of customers the show attracts, how vendors are selected, the type of promoter in charge of the show, where the craft show is located, the costs to enter and probably a few more. More ...
Where Craft Show Profits are Lost
While it is an enjoyably endeavor, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when you market and sell your crafts in order to increase your profits while you do it. Craft show profits are left on the table in these three areas: More ...
Starting a Craft Business From Home
Craft has always been something you were good at and had enjoyed. People always loved them and wanted them for their own, you gave them as gifts and maybe you even sold some. And now you have finally made the decision to start that dream business. More ...
Selling Crafts - Wholesale vs. Retail Sales
When you are selling crafts, you'll need to determine whether you plan on selling crafts primarily on a wholesale basis, or directly to retail customers. There are pros and cons inherent in each type of craft business, so it will be important to think through your options and decide which approach works best for you. More ...
Best Position at a Craft Show
Traffic means profit, the more people you attract to your craft show booth, the more sales you will make. So, carefully planning where you want to have your booth set up, is nearly as important as what you have in the booth to buy. More ...
Owning Your Own Craft Business - Is it Really Possible?
Creating and selling handmade items can be an excellent way to start your business. You can sell the unique items you make on the Internet, on eBay, on Craigslist, in a local craft store, at a craft fair or to your friends. More ...
Selling Crafts - Are You Ready to Start Your Own Home Craft Business?
The CODA reports that there are 127,000 professional craft artists in the United States, and the average gross annual revenues for craft businesses reaches $78,000. If you are thinking about joining the ranks of these professional craft artists, answering these questions will to help determine if you are ready to start. More ...
