William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog October 2003 Archive

Selling to Stores
"Susan" says: "I am hoping that someone can help me. I make gel candles and would like to put them in some kind of gift shop or retail store. I ... Read More

Monday October 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Making Good Shows
"RAGGY88" asks: "What goes into making a good craft show for crafters?"

Monday October 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Display Racks
"CatladyBeJeweled" posts: "I am looking for a better way to display, and easier to carry and set up. Aren't we all!? Am looking for something similar to shutters, but with open ... Read More

Monday October 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Insurance Needed?
"Laurinerose" says: "I am planning to sell baked goods and candy at craft fairs and farmers markets in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Does anyone know if I should take out ... Read More

Monday October 20, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Touchy Customers
"Lois" asks: "I make specialized birdhouses... They all have "miniatures" on them, i.e. forest animals, firetrucks, and signs. These are all fragile and will break instantly when handled. How can ... Read More

Monday October 20, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Retracting Bids on Ebay
From "Carelady": "I just had my first retraction bid on EBay. Have any of you who do EBay had that problem? This person stated her reason as entering the wrong ... Read More

Monday October 20, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Bad Credit Card
From the forum: "I just got done running my credit card sales form the show I did yesterday. I have one card that came up "invalid account". I ran ... Read More

Monday October 13, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Baked Goods at Craft Shows
"Carol" asks "My sister and I have our first craft show in a few weeks. I read on the board here that the booth should be a full as ... Read More

Monday October 13, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Software for Marketing and Sales
"Kim" says: "I'm an artist, not a businessperson. But I am slowly learning this business stuff. I decided to really try and focus on marketing and sales. ... Read More

Monday October 13, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Adjusting Booth Size
"Susan" asks: "I'm having a difficult time readjusting my booth size for some smaller fall shows that I'm doing. I'd love your advice! My booth setup is a U ... Read More

Monday October 6, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Home Parties
From "BESTHOMEITEM": "I am curious if anyone has ever sold their crafts through home party shows (based on the idea of Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Home Interiors, Etc.). I make cigar ... Read More

Monday October 6, 2003 | permalink | comments (6)

What Sells?
"ShelbyAD" says: "I make quite a bit of crafts. It started out as a hobby then some of my co-workers saw my stuff and said I could sell it. ... Read More

Monday October 6, 2003 | permalink | comments (2)