1. CD Sales: If you’re going to be playing live shows, having CDs on hand is still a good idea. They make great takeaway souvenirs that can easily be signed by band members. 2. Vinyl Sales: If you’ll be playing live shows, printing a small batch of vinyls to offer at your merch table can help generate extra income. Data on vinyl album sales in the United States from 1993 to 2020 shows consistent growth since 2006, and in 2020 a total of 27.5 million vinyl albums were sold, up by over 30…

Once you get people into your craft show booth, whether you make a sale or not will depend largely on the experience you offer your customer. By setting a vibe, activating senses, or offering helpful displays, you can motivate and move a shopper towards making a purchase! If this is a new to you, visit art and craft shows and observe sellers, their booths, and the shopper-flow and traffic.  Be curious about what booths seem to attract shoppers who might appear captivated and eager to buy.

Whether you are applying for a juried art festival or to be considered in a gallery show, you want to put your best foot forward and make an outstanding impression.  Here's an article from our archives helping you achieve the best possible outcome as an artist applying to showcose your work. Read the application/prospectus thoroughly and determine how your work can best match the stated premise or expectation of the juried exhibition, craft show, book or magazine. Know your audience and speak…

New Year brings new ventures! If you are considering a new business in 2022, check out article with great suggestions and tips. From finding the right business or franchise to buy, to finally accepting the keys to the front door - buying a business can be an extremely frustrating exercise. It is important that you plan and implement each and every step in sequence and avoid the many caverns on the road to completing the deal.The following 10 points should always be in the back of your mind.1. Do…