how networking at craft shows is AWESOME!

I  was a vender at a local show and all the venders were women , Some were new to  selling the goods they made , and a lot of them  were trying to brand them selfs or have get a websites.

So  i told a few of them i was a web and  graphic designer .  I got " oh really thats cool how much do you  charge"  a simple question  turned into me giving away 5 business cards.  I quoted a few .




 I didnt  get any contacts back but i did get my name out there.

how to become the best designer you can be with out killing your bank account.

Most people find something they want to sell thats the first step but the second step is not going to a supplier and killing your bank account , That can become a problem in many ways so many people go " oh my god i need to start making tons of ( whatever you are planning on selling) and start buying ( -----) and  then noticing that your spending more then whats coming in  ... in other words you arent making much of a profit to cover  that $30 you spent  on that designer  fabric .Many would comment on the fact that maybe you should cover your costs before you go on a supply shopping spree or maybe just limit your self .

As a jewelry designer i have enough supplies to make a few necklaces but selling 1-2 necklaces a week would be the right amount to cover that  etsy bill  for THAT week, and maybe buy enough chain for my necklaces and other projects.

 Think long term but at the same time  try to work on marketing your shop

Welcome!

People keep telling me that you cant  start a business in this hard times? BUT a large amount of people are  starting up new a business and saying good bye to that 9-5 job they hate with a passion. 

some topics am going to cover:

 basic  photo editing for  etsy and artfire shops.
 How to make your shop look like its busy even when your sales are low.
how to become the best designer with out killing your bank account.
 how  craft shows teach you things about people
 how networking at craft shows is AWESOME!
 why  craft shows shouldnt kill your people skills 



if theres something you want me to cover   just ask or leave a comment