Etiquette for Shopping at and Browsing Craft Fairs and Dealers Halls
April 11, 2015 | Posted in CONVENTIONS, CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
I have been a vendor at craft fairs and in the dealers’ halls at various conventions and events for over fifteen years. Overall, being a vendor has been a great experience…
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 5: Do’s and Don’ts when Dealing with Customers
September 1, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Successfully interacting with potential customers at craft shows is a critical part of being a vendor. Each vendor will have her own technique, style and personality but there are a few important “do’s and don’ts” you should keep in mind…
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 4: How to Set Your Prices
August 30, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Pricing can be a tricky business, and a definite balancing act especially for beginning craft vendors. You need to set your prices high enough that you get what you feel your work is honestly worth, yet not price yourself out of what can be a highly competitive market…
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 3: Finding Craft Events in Your Area
August 29, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Sources and Ways to Locate Fairs to Start Selling Your Crafts This article is the third in my series on becoming a vendor at craft shows and craft fairs. The first two articles focused on determining if becoming a craft
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 1: Is Vending Right for You?
August 28, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
If you enjoy making crafts, and love spending time shopping and browsing at craft shows, you might be wondering if becoming a craft vendor could be a successful business venture for you. Whether as a way to make some extra money on the side, or potentially as a new career path, selling at craft fairs can appear to be an exciting way to do something you love as more than just a hobby…
Being a Convention Dealer: Tips and Advice for Getting Started in the Business
April 20, 2014 | Posted in CONVENTIONS | By sockii
Working the dealers room at various science fiction, fantasy, media or anime conventions can be a profitable part-time—or even full-time—business for many individuals and businesses. Whether you already have a physical storefront and are looking to expand your customer base…
