William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog March 2004 Archive

First Show Flop!
From "tallulah2200": "I'm so discouraged! I did my first show today and sold nothing !! Ok well I sold 1 thing for $20, but the space was $40 and I ... Read More

Sunday March 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Public Liability Insurance
"I just received a application to a show that requires $1,000,000 public liability insurance. This is a one-day show. What can I expect to pay for this and where does ... Read More

Sunday March 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Home Business Start-Up
"Would it be advantageous to have some sort of business license? People are telling me I could use this to assist with costs for expenses, is this true? What am ... Read More

Sunday March 28, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Web Site Commission Percentage
From "peatbogfaery": "What commission percentage for a website do you think is reasonable? Let me explain fully: The person that runs a 'crafter' forum I'm on is setting up ... Read More

Sunday March 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

New Business Jitters
"I have made the decision to formalize my business, and as I sit here staring at the tax papers and instructions, I must admit to feeling a little overwhelmed and scared. ... Read More

Sunday March 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Wholesale/Trade shows
"I have a Web site plus I advertise in Country Marketplace magazine but I am looking for some better exposure to the industry. I was wondering if anyone has had any ... Read More

Sunday March 21, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Need Your Help
From "supercat213": "I am very interested in selling my crafts at local shows. But I do not know what I have to do. I have had people say that ... Read More

Sunday March 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Direct Mail
"Has anyone tried cataloging your craft items and direct mailing them to past customers? I am looking into it. If so how did it go?"

Sunday March 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Done any of These Shows?
"Has anyone done the Camden ME Arts and Crafts Show in July and/or October? What about Corn Hill, Rochester NY in July? And "Meet the Artists and Artisans" in Mystic ... Read More

Sunday March 14, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Sales Rep Contract
"Dantezc" says: "I found this free legal form to use with your sales representatives. Any comments will be appreciated."

Sunday March 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

New Space
"JTHELL" asks: "There is a flea market mall in my area (16 days per month). One part is called "Artist Row" all the booths there are for crafters. There are ... Read More

Sunday March 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (0)

Canopy Size
From "KELDUFF": "I need to get a canopy for outdoor shows and was wondering what size to buy. Some spaces are 8'x8' others are 10'x10' or even 12'x12'! I think ... Read More

Sunday March 7, 2004 | permalink | comments (3)