A couple more tips- business/Not At

[Guest guest]

Well, not REALLY at.

 

I'm posting a couple of ideas I sent to someone today. I thought they might

be of interest to others who are trying to get thier footing. Not for the

established but for those just getting their feet wet.

 

" One thing that might help... if you can find a " crafters outlet " of some

type.. this is where you pay a certain amount a month to rent a space and put

your stuff in their shop. Plus you will usually have to pay a commission (mine

is

10% where I have some of my stuff). This can help a lot with exposure.

 

And, may I suggest that you go ahead with the website anyway. It will give

you added exposure and business will prolly be slow to start with anyway which

will give you the time you need to get things going. You can take your time

building it up, but just being there as a presence WILL help. If you don't want

to start selling on the web yet, then by all means, just put up some good

information. It will help you gain credibility and will bring in visitors.

 

Also, join in swaps. That will also help you get a rep going to. If you have

friends and family who are willing, give them a few samples to pass out to

friends and co-workers. Another way to get things going. "

 

There... back in my hole. We had a tradgedy here today. While out swamping

out the chooks and Little Flock, the baby let the bird cage door open, one of

the budgies flew out and my 16.5 year old cat got him. Baby was distraught and

the girls didn't help. Poor little Hunny Bunny will prolly be traumatized. >

sigh<

 

Cheers!

Kathleen Petrides

The Woobey Queen

Our Candles are the Cat's Meow!

http://www.fatcatcandleco.com

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Woobey,

 

Craft type stores, where one rents a booth etc, are

very much on the decline, at least here in Oklahoma.

 

Even the large craft events such as War Eagle have

seen a major decline in crafts. Seems to be the same

ole stuff.

 

Do your homework before you sign up with a craft mall.

 

Trying to help,

Judy (who does ALL her business online)

Green Dragon Herbals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

It's obviously different the world over!

I've got my soaps in a craft outlet, where we all use our own displays, pay a

really reasonable rental and then a small commission, and it's my best outlet.

But, I haven't seen many of them around.

Regards

Ann - Scotland

 

Craft type stores, where one rents a booth etc, are

very much on the decline, at least here in Oklahoma.