so you want to try your hand at one of the craft shows in Missouri. Good for you. Now all you need to do is understand a few rudimentary advice that you simply have to know. After all, like all things that require an investment of time and effort, it is pretty easy to invest these over nothing.
When you are trying a hand at doing business in a craft show for the first time, the first thing you should get down to doing is to find the right event. By "right event", I mean something that will happen near where you are. Back then, it was hard finding information on fairs, as fliers and posters were the primary way to get word out. Nowadays, with the advent of the Internet, you can look at online announcements of fairs and festivals. You can even open a search engine right now and find one or two.
By now, if you have used a search engine to search online, you're sure to have found a number of scheduled fairs. Before you buck up and drive over to any of them, it's a good idea to first contact the event organizers of the ones you are interested in. If the event you want to go to is being held for the first time, try to ask about how they're going to run things. This will be a determining factor whether the fair will be a success or not, but be careful: First time events always run a bigger risk of performing badly.
You should be ready to start negotiating for a good deal for a booth and space at the craft show. Prices will vary, but this is usual. Ask what each rental package will include, aside from the space itself. The more expensive ones usually include access to power supplies, more tables and chairs, and whatever else. Cheaper packages will practically give you just the space and whatever you need (tables and chairs at the very least) will come out of your own expenses.
Finally, keep in mind that this is cooperation between you and the event organizers. Keep your patience with them and try to work out a compromise between the two of you. The organizers will appreciate it, and you will have a more enjoyable time at the fair - 15246
When you are trying a hand at doing business in a craft show for the first time, the first thing you should get down to doing is to find the right event. By "right event", I mean something that will happen near where you are. Back then, it was hard finding information on fairs, as fliers and posters were the primary way to get word out. Nowadays, with the advent of the Internet, you can look at online announcements of fairs and festivals. You can even open a search engine right now and find one or two.
By now, if you have used a search engine to search online, you're sure to have found a number of scheduled fairs. Before you buck up and drive over to any of them, it's a good idea to first contact the event organizers of the ones you are interested in. If the event you want to go to is being held for the first time, try to ask about how they're going to run things. This will be a determining factor whether the fair will be a success or not, but be careful: First time events always run a bigger risk of performing badly.
You should be ready to start negotiating for a good deal for a booth and space at the craft show. Prices will vary, but this is usual. Ask what each rental package will include, aside from the space itself. The more expensive ones usually include access to power supplies, more tables and chairs, and whatever else. Cheaper packages will practically give you just the space and whatever you need (tables and chairs at the very least) will come out of your own expenses.
Finally, keep in mind that this is cooperation between you and the event organizers. Keep your patience with them and try to work out a compromise between the two of you. The organizers will appreciate it, and you will have a more enjoyable time at the fair - 15246
About the Author:
Rick Amorey heartily suggests Missouri Craft Shows to help jumpstart your crafting hobby. Go to Missouri Craft Fairs now, and enjoy the benefits of showcasing your crafts in fairs!
