Arts and Crafts News

Staying Local

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/24/2008 - 10:41

High gas prices can make smaller shows close to home worth looking into. If you travel halfway across the country to attend a big event, you may do better...

Buying Wholesale Supplies

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/24/2008 - 10:40

Once you have a tax ID number, where do you buy supplies at wholesale cost. Well that question is not as common as it used to be. Why? Because...

Reasons for a Bad Show

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/24/2008 - 10:40

A bad craft show is not always the promoter's fault! The promoter's responsibility is to get the crowds there and to make sure that the vendors are all in...

Defining Different Types of Shows

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/17/2008 - 11:50

If you sell high-end crafts that cost well over $100 per piece you will likely do well to stay away from street festivals. Likewise if you sell hand-made pop-guns...

Professional Photos

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/17/2008 - 11:49

When you apply for juried shows, your pictures should be of the highest quality as possible. Digital cameras can make taking those photos a lot easier these days, however...

Hidden Competitors

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/17/2008 - 11:48

That crafter selling similar items to yours across the aisle is not the only competitor at the show! The parking fees, door charge and the expensive food at the...

Web Site Mistakes

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/10/2008 - 11:05

One of the biggest mistakes crafters can make when creating a Web site is to provide little to no contact information. Remember that you should put your contact information...

Late Show Applications

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/10/2008 - 11:04

Remember that if you really want to get into a show, make sure you get that application in to the promoters on time. Although some shows will still accept...

Inventory at Shows

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/10/2008 - 11:04

Empty spaces do not sell crafts. Make sure that you create and bring enough stock to fill your display for the entire event. Although it is impossible to tell...

Selling Crafts in a Bad Economy

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/03/2008 - 09:51

When the economy is slow, people cut back on buying things that are not necessities. Unfortunately one of those things are crafts. But there are things you can do...

Getting People to your Site

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/03/2008 - 09:50

Building a Web Site isn't enough! You must market your online venture in order to get people to visit your site. Buying ads on Google can help. But before...

Saving on Supplies

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 08/03/2008 - 09:50

With gas prices at an all-time high, saving money can save your business! Start by watching for sale at the discount stores. Also, you can buy in bulk whenever...

What's in a Name?

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 07/27/2008 - 15:07

If you are considering opening a craft business, one of the first things you will need to decide upon is a name. Your business name should reflect what you do...

Incorporating Craft Businesses

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 07/27/2008 - 15:06

For most people running a arts and crafts business should be run as a sole proprietorship. The only real benefit for incorporating is to protect your personal assets in the...

Avoiding Heat Stroke

About Arts / Crafts Business - Sun, 07/27/2008 - 15:05

Those outdoor summer shows sure can get hot! Make sure you cool off as much as possible. Try to stay in the shade. And make sure you drink plenty of...