if you decide to sell your crafts for the extra buck, you have to know how to work really hard. It’s not always sunshine in a business, even here in the Sunshine State. You’ll need to consider plenty of things, and if you don’t think it through thoroughly, you’ll end up with little to no profit from selling your wares.
What are the factors you need to consider? The next paragraphs will attempt to outline several;
1-Location: There are a lot of fairs and festivals in Florida on any given year. But how do you know which one to got to? Surely you can’t join them all. Thus, my advice would be to choose one near where you live. That way, you can save up on valuable transportation time and gas money.
2-Supply: It would be damn presumptuous of you to go to a craft show with just some of your crafts. if you think highly of your work, then that’s more reason for you to expect it to sell like pancakes. It probably won’t, but at least you’ll be prepared for it, should it happen. Running out of supplies mid-show will make you look woefully inept.
3-Marketing: You’ll have to be able to promote your product somehow. You could decide to go elaborate; distribute fliers, make posters, and stuff like that. But what matters when selling your crafts is the presentation of the booth itself. Make it loud, and speak to your potential customers. But at the same time, don’t let it overshadow your actual crafts.
4-Prepare: All of the above tips are preparations beforehand, but it’s also good advice to prepare for anything unexpected. The sun will not always be around, and it is just good sense to bring along with you a few sheets of plastic to throw over your wares in the event of rain. This is just one of numerous things you should watch out for; experience will teach you the rest.
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