William's Arts / Crafts Business Blog September 2007 Archive

Saving On Supplies
To save on supplies is to increase your bottom line! Make sure that you buy in bulk when possible and keep your eye out for new wholesale suppliers when possible. Also, ... Read More

Sunday September 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Cash For Shows
How much change should you bring to a show? It depends on several factors. If you are in your own town with easy access to your bank (and someone to ... Read More

Sunday September 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Consignment Crafts
If you are considering selling your crafts through consignment there are a few important things to keep in mind. Make sure that the location you are putting your products at ... Read More

Sunday September 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Getting Ready For Fall
The holiday season will be upon us in just a few weeks. If you haven't started creating inventory for all those fall shows, now if the time! Make sure you ... Read More

Sunday September 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Displaying Prices
Should crafters display prices at shows or wait until people inquire about the cost? At almost every venue with the possible exception of very high-end art shows, you should ALWAYS display ... Read More

Sunday September 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

Ways To Have A Bad Show
One sure-fire way to guarantee that you will have a bad show is to set up late. And if setting up late doesn't help drive away possible customers, make sure you ... Read More

Sunday September 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Online Sales
These days most crafters have some type of Internet presence. However, many crafters report that Internet sales are very small to non-existent. If you sell your crafts through an online venture, ... Read More

Sunday September 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Consignment And Taxes
There is a very informative thread in the forum right now all about consignment. The big question is this: If the consignment store owner collects and reports all applicable sales tax, ... Read More

Sunday September 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Good Neighbors At Shows
We've all had great "neighbors" at craft shows. We've also all had lousy exhibitors parked next door for several days to us at shows. Make sure you are someone who is ... Read More

Sunday September 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Pricing Your Crafts
When you are calculating your prices, make sure you always include paying yourself! Many newbies and even some veteran craft sellers forget this important part of pricing. If you simply make ... Read More

Sunday September 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (19)

Credit Card Solutions
There are literally thousands of different companies that you can use these days to accept credit card payments. Before you decide on a merchant account, ask yourself a few questions. First ... Read More

Sunday September 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Backing Up Your Computer Data
Having just gone through another computer crash, I am reminded of the importance of backing up data. If you keep business records on your computer this is doubly true! Make ... Read More

Sunday September 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Finding Good Suppliers
When you cut costs on supplies, you can increase your profit margin. However, make sure that you do not sacrifice quality over cost. Buying in quantity is usually one of the ... Read More

Sunday September 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Booth Display Ideas
There's a great discussion going on in the forum right now all about booth displays. How do crafters who have a mixture of product types set up the most effective display? ... Read More

Sunday September 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Selling Crafts Online
While I know that many of you have had limited success when selling your crafts on the Internet, many other people are very effective in their online campaigns. A few of ... Read More

Sunday September 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)