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10 Quick and Insightful Craft Fair Tips from Our Readers

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A few weeks back, we asked the readers of our newsletter if they had any tips for craft fair newbies. We got some great responses, and so we thought we’d share our favorites with you right here. These tips will tell you how to present both yourself, your booth, and your products to potential customers. Look below! You might even see your own craft fair advice!
 

 
 
 

Tip #1

Don’t stand in front of your booth, especially if you’re sharing.  You block the view of your products and those of your neighbor.
 

Tip #2

Don’t tell your life story, tell the life story of your product, and let your customer ask for more information.
 

Tip #3

Keep your display at it’s best throughout the event, customers rarely put things back exactly where they picked it up. Remember:  that’s not their job.

Tip #4

Smile as often as possible! People won’t want to approach your craft fair booth or ask you questions about your business if you look intimidating.

Tip #5

Be sure that the prices are clearly displayed for each item/set of items. If a customer does not know how much something costs, and is too shy to ask, they may leave without making that purchase.

Tip #6

Bring stock in all sizes, colors, or scents so you have something for everyone. You never know what someone may want, and you could miss out on a few extra sales each day by being conservative with your inventory.

Tip #7

If you are going to be selling outside, make sure your craft fair booth is the sort of place a customer might want to venture to in order to get out of the heat for a moment. Have a fan set up, provide paper fans, or drape light and airy fabrics around your booth to keep it cool and cozy.

Tip #8

Keep one stack of business cards near the front of your booth for potential customers or small shop owners to snag and one stack back by where you will package each sold product. That way, you can slip one to each customer as he or she leaves.

Tip #9

Don’t bring a pet if you are selling at an outdoor craft fair. It will only distract you from the task at hand — representing your small business and selling your products!

Tip #10

Have a small snack for yourself. It is important to stay alert and comfortable throughout the day so you can be your best self. Just make sure it’s not something that will leave your fingers messy, a food that creates crumbs, or a snack with a strong smell.


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  1. bandavampiri says

    Tip 10 is very true. During a fair (I work for a they gave me a tuna sandwich for lunch and even if I love it, during the afternoon the smell made me uncomfortable for the visitors 🙁

    Can I give tip 11? Drink. Take with you plenty of drinks. (and check before start where the toilet are).

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