William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog November 2003 Archive

Business Cards?
"PALMPAL" says: "My big craft show is fast approaching! Any ideas about how many business cards to have on hand for a 2-day show that attracts about 5,000 people? ... Read More

Monday November 24, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Consignees Pet Peeves
A list of problems this consignee has had: "I have been a consignee for over 7 years. I read many posts that warn the consigners of problems they may ... Read More

Monday November 24, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Protection
"BRIMACK11" writes: "We were wondering what kind of protection crafters use, if any, to prevent others from copying their unique ideas."

Monday November 24, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Attracting Customers?
Comments from the forum: "I was at a local craft "show" this past week and saw something that I'm not real sure what to think of. One of the ladies ... Read More

Monday November 17, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Crafters Forming Craft Shows
Why do the crafters/artists (in the same geographic areas) not form a group/association and approach schools/churches as a group to offer doing shows in the school where you can ... Read More

Monday November 17, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Calculating Labor
"PALMPAL" asks: "I was recalculating some of my expenses for my products and had a question about labor. Currently I'm calculating my labor at what I make at my ... Read More

Monday November 17, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Craft Business in a Pit!
I greet and engage in conversion with every potential customer viewing my displays and they never fail to comment on how lovely my work is and how talented I am. ... Read More

Monday November 10, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Best Craft Items to Sell?
I'm new to crafting and am considering several different types of crafts to make and sell... It had a positive aspect. The most profitable feature was the digging ... Read More

Monday November 10, 2003 | permalink | comments (1)

1st Craft Show
I am a baby wear crafter. I will be having my first craft show experience soon, and want to be prepared. So far I have a list of ... Read More

Monday November 10, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Looking for Displays
"SHERRYLEE6" asks: " had my first craft show Set 27th and all I can say is how much fun I had. It didn't really matter how much I made (although ... Read More

Monday November 3, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Wholesale Item
"LBBASKETS" says: "I am new to crafting so I need some help. Currently I am sewing canvas type tote bags from jean material. Another vendor told me I ... Read More

Monday November 3, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Cash Register
From the forum: "Can anybody recommend me a good cash register? My budget is $150.00 to $200.00. I was planning to purchase the cash register at Ebay but I want ... Read More

Monday November 3, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)