Not all craft shows and farmers markets are worth your timeāand picking the wrong one can cost you money, energy, and inventory. After participating in over 80 markets for my handmade business, Iāve developed a checklist of what actually matters when deciding which ones to apply to. In this post, Iām sharing the criteria I use to choose profitable farmers markets and craft fairs.Ā Whether you're new to selling at markets or looking to improve your results, this will help you make smarter decisions and maximize your sales.
As a handmade product seller, creating new products is a huge part of running my business. In this post I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I design and create a new art print for my shop using gel plate printing, hand-painted lettering, and digital compositing.
Time is your most valuable assetābut if youāre a business owner, it probably never feels like you have enough of it. In this post, Iām sharing 5 practical time-management strategies (plus one bonus strategy just for handmade businesses) that I use to maximize my time, stay focused, and actually move my business forward.
Let's walk through how I plan a consignment display from start to finishāfrom evaluating the space, to designing and setting up the display. Iāll also share why I prefer āfullā displays, how I balance aesthetics with sales, and what Iāve learned the hard way after years of trial and error.
I'm taking you behind the scenes as I set up for a craft show! I have no patience (or car space, LOL) for tents and complex displays, so I'll show you my simplified process. From loading up my car with all my displays and goods, to organizing everything for a smooth setup, you'll get to see the entire process. I'll walk you through how I've designed my display so that everything fits just right, and share some tips and tricks for how I organize my products and displays for the event.
