Author Nick: CathyShaver
Name: Cathy Shaver
Site: http://www.fairsandfestivals.net
If you are looking for software to help you manage the technical aspects of your small business, you have likely discovered how many different products are out there. Today we will take a look at three of the most popular affordable products out there and will examine the pros and cons of each. [...]
In a world where almost any general business has hundreds or even thousands of competitors, you need to do something to ensure that you have an edge. Where word of mouth in your neighborhood or circle was once all it took to remain successful, the age of technology and Internet marketing has made this [...]
If this is your first foray into promoting a craft show or you are looking for ways to make your shows more successful, you have come to the right place. Understanding what vendors expect of you can be quite tricky. While promoting a show can seem like a piece of cake, the truth [...]
When you think of advertising your business, a few basic concepts likely come to mind. Whether you think of print ads, online ads, message board posts, or social networking, you have touched on a major part of ensuring business success. What you may not be aware of, however, is that there is yet [...]
As a small business owner, you are part of a growing sector of the economy. While the success rate of small business depends largely on who you ask as well as how well your business is designed, the simple fact is that we can all use a bit of help now and again. [...]
If you are preparing for a craft show, the biggest piece of advice I can offer you is to create a checklist. It happens to the best of us at some point in our careers- you arrive early, set everything up just as intended, and somewhere in the middle of the show, you realize [...]
Let’s face it. No one likes to deal with taxes. The whole idea of the government taking part of your hard-earned money is annoying, even if you know that it’s necessary. As a self-employed arts and crafts or food vendor, your tax debacle each year is even more interesting and twisted. There are a few [...]
As an artist, it’s very important that you stay on top of your chosen field of work. You’ll want to do this by reading news about art, but if you’re trying to sell your works, you’ll also want to read about ways to increase your business. There are plenty of websites, books, and resources out [...]
If you’re a long-time crafter who really enjoys making soap, jewelry, shirts, or whatever else, chances are likely that you can turn your passion into big bucks. There are so many festivals and fairs around the nation where people just like you sell their wares, and you can be one of those people. All you [...]
If you’re a food vendor interested in building your business even more, or if you’re new to the trade and are simply considering starting your food vending business, there is a lot to learn. Not only do you have to know how to prepare your chosen food, how to attract customers, how to deal with [...]
