Posts Tagged ‘exhibits’
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 04:15
Business just is not business without the proper trading and the proper people to market it to. Oftentimes, great ideas are thrown in to the slump because of failed marketing and for other reasons as well. It is not sometimes with the proprietor or the entrepreneur but also with the market itself. Why, is there something wrong with the market?
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 04:02
Cheese, as hardy and tough as it seems to be, is still food. It is delicate. It needs its own space, and it needs its own ways of caring for it, storing it and serving it. From when the cheese is delivered to the shop for display and service, the customer should know proper choosing and handling of cheese to promote storage longevity and maximum preservation of taste, nutrients, consistency, aroma and overall appearance.
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 03:17
Ever wondered what makes a person successful in business? It’s not about having a good market, or having a good niche, or having a good amount of clients (although that would help quite a lot).
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Saturday, 13 June 2009 04:24
Now here comes the nitty gritty, the actual math. Numbers do not lie, as far as most of us are concerned. So if you want to justify the price that you have in mind, you have to have the numbers and the figures to back your claim and reasoning up.
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel Tips
Friday, 12 June 2009 04:24
Well, you took the big step to do your own thing. Your own business. What possible steps can you take so that your business will end in success, rather than end in failure and crash and burn? Handling a craft fair business is like handling your run-of-the-mill an hour a dime shop. It still will rely on common sense, business instinct, and a whole lot of elbow grease.
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 04:42
So you had prepared for the big day when you make your debut as the world’s new craft artist. You’ve labored so much in the garage, or in the basement, or even in the attic, tiring upon your lovelies, investing your time, your money and even a part of your soul into it. But you get the jitterbugs the day before the big day. You ask yourself, are you ready for this? Are you willing to face people and show them what you have? The usual answer would probably be a no in at least two of these three questions. You’re a crafter, not a people person (unless you’re a natural at dealing with people, then I suppose you’re all that.)
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel Tips
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 04:03
Remember, there will be a whole lot of people there aside from you who will be vying for your customer as well, so be on your toes and keep yourself alert and in tip top shape. Keep in mind that all your fellow artists sans competitors will have products equaling or even exceeding the workmanship of your own. Think of ways for your own product to stand out, and by that I don’t mean making your table as gaudy and brash as possible. Advertise, but do it subtly, and do it with consideration. It is also considered rudeness to muscle in on your fellow artist’s space.
Posted by Bob Jones in Travel
Sunday, 7 June 2009 04:05
Often times, the hardest bit to do when doing your craft show is naming your price. Price naming would depend on a lot of people. Some people would price too high, others would price too low. Rarely do you get to agree on a price with your customer. This often leads to poor sales, and sometimes, even deals that go sour.
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Saturday, 6 June 2009 04:23
The concept of displaying your items in the table or booth is one of the few things in craft fairs that most people overlook and sometimes forget about. Display procedures are important if you want to maximize your overall output and efficiency for the money you used in renting out that particular table. No, you don’t have to consult an interior designer or an art student just to make sure that your table is dandy. Just follow a few of these tips to make your corner snazzy and eye-catching.
Posted by Ian Kleine in Travel
Friday, 5 June 2009 04:22
As the artist, you will have to face your customers sometime sooner or later. It is an inevitability. If you want to sell stuff, then you’ll have to face the figurative shark sooner or later. Customer relation is a part of business, and you will have to face this demon sooner than enough.
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