5 Tips for Holiday Craft Shows
by Kara Kelso & Anita DeFrank
http://www.DirectSalesHelpers.com

Attending craft show can be a profitable experience if you use the
following tips:

1. Show off your best products
Have an eye catching product? Don't leave it at home! They may not
sell, but they'll bring more to your table. Make sure what you are
showing off is an item you sell, and not just a prop.

2. Keep your table simple
Flashy lights, decorations, and tons of shelves are not needed. Keep
your focus on your products.

3. Talk to your customers
While walking around we noticed not a lot of vendors were talking
with their customer and encouraging them to buy. You don't have to
be pushy, but ask them what they are looking for. You might have
what they want, but they may not see it right away!

4. Have nice brochures
This is something free they can take home to look at later, so you
want to make sure it outlines your business and products well. If
your company brochures are expensive, design simple ones at home to
print and take to your show. Keep the company brochures to include
with orders.

5. Smile!
More than just interacting with your customers, be friendly as well.
A smile can go a long way!

Craft shows may take time to get use to and profit from, but once
you do they can be your best friend. As the old saying
goes, "practice makes perfect", but with these tips you will have a
good jump start!