How Well Should You Do At Craft Shows? on Girls Can Tell Blog
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Originally published on the Girls Can Tell Blog on May 26, 2010.
The best and worst thing about vending at a craft show is that you have absolutely no idea how you'll fare, sales-wise, at the show. i've said many times that signing up to be a vendor at any given craft show is totally gambling. you pay your booth fee, however small or nervewrackingly large that may be, and then you show up that day and hope for the best. because no matter well you've planned for the day - all the work you've put into making amazing products, tagging and packaging each one, devising meticulous displays - you can't control about 5028 other factors that go into whether or not your day will be a success.
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I totally dig this blog entry because I feel that, waaaaay too often, crafty folks avoid the topic of money. 'Tis a sticky wicket to be sure, but if you intend to create a living for yourself through crafting, you can't shy away from the business end of things. And this article helps discuss the practicalities of craft shows.
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