Natalie Goyette

If you are planning to head to several craft shows to sell youritems, there is a good chance that somewhere along the line youare going to run into someone who sells a similar craft toyours.

What crafter wouldn’t like to know the ‘secret’ to finding thecrafts that sell? Especially the ones that sell most often, andfor the highest dollar. It is a common question, and one thatcertainly cannot be answered easily.

As you gain experience selling your crafts at craft shows,you'll be planning your schedule a year in advance. Although abusiness plan isn't essential, a marketing plan is a good ideato have as you plan your shows.

Thrill of all thrills—you've got a potential buyer in your booth! Now what? First smile, make eye contact, greet the customer and start a simple conversation—anything but, "Can I help you?" Walk the fine line between being...

These are similar to, but not exactly like a copyright. In fact, a patent and trademark are a far more in-depth than a simple copyright on your craft show items.

Copyrights, are common concerns for craftspeople. If you've invented a unique product, you will more than likely want to protect it from others who can create knock-offs of your craft show gem at cheaper prices.

The nature of your craft show business and your budget will determine whether or not you need others to help you with any aspect of your craft show business.

Starting a craft show business when you're really an artist at heart may be a rude awakening for you. Nevertheless, if you decide to turn your hobby into a business, you need to switch hats from time to time.

Finding the right product to sell at a craft show is extremely important in finding success on the craft show circuit. You may already have an excellent craft product or line of products you are creating or even selling, or you may be looking for a...

This is where you can really make or break your craft show career. Being able to produce quality crafts as efficiently and affordably as possible is the key to making a tidy profit from craft shows.