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3 simple do’s for greeting customers

By nick on September 1, 2010

Two weeks ago, I wrote about 7 things to not talk about during a craft show. Not sure what to say? Here’s the simple list of things to help get through a weekend: Hello, good morning or good afternoon – Make eye contact (always eye contact) and say a simple hello to break the ice. [...]

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Posted in Events, Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged craft show, craft shows, etiquette, Events, PA, Tips | 2 Responses

11 Tips for going to a craft show

By nick on August 24, 2010

Wanna shop a craft show like an expert? Here are some tips on how to shop at a craft show mindfully: 1 - Get there early – beat the rush and (in the case of a summer show) beat the heat and afternoon showers. 2 - Pay with cash – it takes some planning, but this is [...]

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Posted in Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged attending craft shows, buying, craft shows, Tips | 1 Response

Do not go there

Do not go there

By nick on August 10, 2010

Okay. You’re having a rough show and a customer walks into your booth and they ask ‘How’s it going?’  Before you answer them, think about what you say first. Are you bringing something to the conversation that may lend itself to a sale or are you sabotaging your opportunity? Here’s a list of things to [...]

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Posted in Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged booth etiquette, customers, maureen kamerick, Tips | 6 Responses

what's working for...full moon flowers

what’s working for…full moon flowers

By elizabeth on September 18, 2009

I met Lisa Dawn White of Full Moon Flowers at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts this summer while strolling down Allen Street. Her amazing botanical collages were so intriguing I was drawn into her booth for a closer look, and I’m glad I was. I had a chance to chat with Lisa recently [...]

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Posted in Central PA, Marketing Tips, Tips | Tagged art, craft, etsy, handmade, Jewelry, lisa dawn white, PA, Tips | Leave a response

Seth & Sara want you to find your voice!

Seth & Sara want you to find your voice!

By tara on June 30, 2009

And I couldn’t agree more.

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Posted in Marketing Tips, Tips | Tagged craft, handmade, marketing, PA, Tips | 9 Responses

Special Guest: girlscantell – “5 mistakes i’ve made (that you can learn from.)”

By tara on January 10, 2009

5 mistakes i’ve made (that you can learn from.) by sara selepouchin originally published on October 6, 2008 here at girlscantell.typepad.com (used by permission) this week already feels productive, and it’s only monday, so, yay! yesterday afternoon, i picked my mom’s brain and we designed a new banner for booths at my upcoming shows. now [...]

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Posted in Tips | Tagged girlscantell, guest, selling, Tips | 4 Responses

Friday Roll Call

By tara on January 9, 2009

Confession: I had to look up whether it was “roll call” or “role call!” Turns out that’s a pretty popular Google query. Today’s post will be a quick one. First, a short personal story from me. Then, a shout out to a new sponsor. And finally, a list of topics I would love for you [...]

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Posted in Friday Roll Call | Tagged sponsors, Tips, yarn | 1 Response

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