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How Can Crafters in Kansas Prepare for 2009? | March 2009 |
Crafters need to prepare for a busy and successful craft show season in Kansas this year. The unemployment rate in Kansas is among the lowest in the country, so people here have more money to spend at local craft shows. Crafters should take the time to prepare both mentally and physically in order to achieve success in this year’s Kansas craft shows. The required mental preparation is go into it with a positive attitude and ready to provide the best customer service ever. Physically, they need to create crafts that are high-quality and will sell, and make sure that their displays are as eye-catching as possible to gain an edge over competitors.
Read MoreDo You Need a Sales Tax Permit to Sell Crafts in Iowa? | March 2009 |
Some states only require businesses which will sell goods or services for a certain number of days per year to obtain a sales tax permit, but in Iowa anyone who sells any taxable goods and services must obtain a permit. Craft show organizers are required by law to verify that all the vendors in their shows have their sales tax permits in order to participate in craft shows in Iowa. Otherwise the organizer could be found liable and have to pay the sales tax to the state. You will notice on most craft show applications they will ask for your permit number before allowing you to rent a booth at their craft show.
Read More2009’s Hottest Craft Trends in Delaware | March 2009 |
Understanding the importance of timing and trends is vital to your success at the craft shows in Delaware this year. There are a few basic trends that you must follow if you want to make more money than ever this year. Planning your crafts ahead of time to include these hot trends will help you overcome the difficulties in the economy and to make a profit at this year’s craft shows in Delaware whether the economic downturn persists or not.
Read MoreClosing the Craft Sale Indiana-How to Turn a “Be Back” Into a “Sold” | March 2009 |
While some jobs have been lost in Indiana due to automotive and other plant closings, other new jobs have come into the state; so, Indiana’s local economy is, on the whole, looking pretty good for 2009. This is good news for crafters in Indiana and they should continue to look for new ways to improve their profits and selling skills in order to continue to succeed in 2009. One important aspect of selling that the crafters should master is closing the sale. If you find yourself talking to potential customers and hearing “I’ll be back later” over and over, this is probably an area you need to work on.
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