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Ask Maria: Where Do You Buy Supplies for Your Craft Business?
Question: I would like to be able to attend product buying shows, but feel I’m just not a big enough business to attend the much talked about CHA trade show. I do buy online, but am often unhappy with...
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Stay Organized after a Trade Show
You may be exhausted from days of walking, talking, and gathering, but now is not the time to just let all that valuable information and resources lay piled up on your desk or worse left in the...
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4 Articles on Making Craft Fairs Count
Summer is generally craft show season. The weather is gorgeous and people want to be outside. More importantly, they want to spend money. Now the question is how to most effectively get them to spend...
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Making it to the Big Time: Working with Craft Manufacturers
Admit it. You always thought it would be kind of amazing if you could design and product your own craft line to sell at store like Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby. Well there is no better way to find out how...
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Craft and Hobby Association Show – Winter 2013
It’s that time of year again! The team here at Creative Income will be shipping out to California this weekend to attended the biggest craft trade show put on by the Craft and Hobby Association. And we...
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Should You Attend a Trade Show or Conference?
Trade shows and conferences are held for every major industry and companies large and small attend both as vendors and as show goers. It can be expensive, especially if you have a booth, the venues are...
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Trade Shows and Conferences for Creative Businesses
In my last article, I wrote about why attending a trade show might be good for your creative business. But how does a person know where the shows are and what they are all about? Here are a few trade...
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How to Pack for a Trade Show
If you’ve been following along on these trade show posts you may have found one that you would like to attend. But now that you’ve decided to attend a show what should you pack for a day or two away?...
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Make an Impression: Why You Need Promotional Items At Trade Shows
Trade shows are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other business owners as well as company representatives and influencers in your industry. This is the time to meet new people, connect and make...
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Link Love: Creative Business Cards
If you’re heading to a craft fair or trade show, you need business cards. A memorable brand will help you expose your brand to new audiences. You’ll leave a lasting impression and stick out from the...
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