If you are doing any summer craft fairs you’ve probably been preparing your stock and deciding your pricing. It’s now time to turn your attention to your display. Here are some ideas and advice from tutor Anna Campbell from her own experiences of selling at Spitalfields and Camden Lock markets in London, on attracting attention […]

In preparation for the summer craft markets, tutor Anna Campbell provides a comprehensive checklist to help you prepare for bumper sales! Source: http://www.greertonvillage.org.nz/monthly-greerton-craft-market/ 1. Arrangements Make sure you know everything you need to know before the day What time can you arrive from? Can you park nearby? Nearest station, cost etc What is provided and what do […]

The spring and summer craft fairs are on their way. While we prepare our stock and display, it is also important to prepare your answers to frequently asked questions. You don’t necessarily want to sound like you’re working from a script but equally you do want to know how to answer questions and respond to […]

Selling a fairs and craft markets is one of the main retail routes for many handmade jewellery businesses. Taking your first steps into selling can be daunting – deciding what markets to choose, what and how much stock to take and how to get the best out of the day. So we decided to talk […]

Summer is approaching (although it may not feel like it!) so now is the time to prepare for the summer markets and craft fairs. There are a few things you need to think about when getting ready for and budgeting for these events. Anna Campbell has a list of handy questions to help you prepare. […]

Can you hear those sleigh bells yet? Christmas is fast approaching. For those of you with a jewellery business this should be a busy time. Alternatively, if you have been thinking about setting up a jewellery business, now is a good time to try a stall at a local school etc to get an idea […]