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i had a table at a local vendor sale over all i didnt do very well but there wasn't very many people there xp hopefully the next one goes better if any one have a suggestions on how to improve my table or things to make feel free to tell me ^=^ also ignore the random people in the back XD
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I have a few suggestions coming from another vendor/artisan person.
These are all in this gabumon's opinion.
1) Signs: They will be helpful if you do any types of commissions and prices on a table that are visibly seen would be better off because 40% of all clients will never ask an artist/artisan for how much the item is. You don't put it on and you lose them from the get go. Especially if you do custom commissions. And as a person that creates "HAND MADE" creations, having that on your table boosts your profits by 10% (on average) because it makes them all unique without you saying much.
2) Group Pricing: Things that are the same price, have a nice big sign on the item and showcase the item as each item, it stands out better so if you have a lil box of maille and they are all valued at $25, then put a lil flashy sign (mind you keep in color code of whatever your logo/business uses and one that stands out for sale items.
3) Personality: Their is something about a table especially as an artisan that screams to the consumer about your business and who you are. So what is your business name and then think of objects you can hang off some pieces to display. Personality like that gets more people to your table and I have been asked why I do some of the things I do by hanging things in that way all the time. It gets people talking.
4) Sign/Banner: This is where you can really sell your name, I use a piece of cork-board/soft-board from the dollar store, print things out on black and white, and poor man's laminate it with lines of 3 inch clear duct tape, Poke holes into them and hang it over the edge. And it has helped me because people talk about my name, Digitail Creations and love the name so its become something I look forward to seeing. Vista print offers cheep affordable solutions or if you want to do so yourself, Office Depot offers some of the cheapest prices in comparison to places like staples, all the time.
5)Levels: Work on levels without obstructing the viewer/buyers from your face. Its nice not to weed through items and to see the person who created the items. Styrofoam cups work fantastic, especially if you take a lil ribbon tie it in the back or in a bow in the front and you can use them to easily dangle all those lovely flower pieces you create. This can be leveled off by gift wrapped thick boxes of shoes. You can always get them if you go to a Payless, they give them out for free, just look for boxes that are heavy ply'd for more rigidity. or Coffee cans they work great and can be covered as well. ;3.
6) Displays: More of them on your table to turn things to a vertical base, to one that is diagonally upright changes the flow of the eye. Anything to keep the eye roaming about will increase interest. (Which you did on some of your pieces which are really cool. (More of those manikin displays would be great too!)
7) Simple deals: Something that screams like $2-3 on the table in front like 2-1-2 weave chainmaille earrings with a scale leaf in front will be wonderfully cheap and some candy or something to get the people to stop by your table with something that keeps them interested for the hello. The 5 step rule, first thing is a warm smile and eye contact, if they take the next step in towards your table you greet, and if they show interest you can always ask if they need some help. Customer service for the win. xD And an aside, put your deals and "gimmicks" (candy) to get people to your table make sure that your business cards are always visible and within reach of them.
8) Guest Book: Its a little book of to take peoples information or to leave a message for you about your work. They may not buy anything but they may leave you with words of encouragement or leave something else that may shock you. (Someone left $50 bill in their and it made me cry next to some of the prettiest words ever...wish I hadn't lost that book... ;-; but atleast it gives a lil bit personal touch on your quest of selling so its a chronicle of your exploits. Date it and such and make it in an interesting book something special and then at the end if you want put how much you made that day.
9) Commission sheet/reference book: Take a blank bonded art book that you use to present things or a small binder with comic book sheets and put examples of things already sold in their to show off what you can do as of commissions. Make sure you have receipts that you can write down something that if you get things right then and there. (which i think you already know about) but if you have a book hand it to the person and if they don't like what you have but something else of colors its a great way to keep the interest and flow going.
Some of the things I like that I really did was the fact you did use levels, with those cubes. If you have problems with getting flats, you can get pieces of wood from floor samples at a local carpet store for free. >.>. or carpet itself in 3 by 3 squares especially when they throw them away. Your frames of some of the bead works are pretty spiffy idea. Maybe instead of a background blank you can get a screenshot from them and print it on the background. The fact you have business cards is also perfect for events like this especially if you do Social media either a Facebook and a twitter. And your creations speak for themselves as well. *wags and blushes*
Hopefully I didn't chew your ear off with things that can improve your table and such *Blushes and hides behind my tail* Anyways good luck next time and kick ass, take names, and make some monies *chuckles*~
These are all in this gabumon's opinion.
1) Signs: They will be helpful if you do any types of commissions and prices on a table that are visibly seen would be better off because 40% of all clients will never ask an artist/artisan for how much the item is. You don't put it on and you lose them from the get go. Especially if you do custom commissions. And as a person that creates "HAND MADE" creations, having that on your table boosts your profits by 10% (on average) because it makes them all unique without you saying much.
2) Group Pricing: Things that are the same price, have a nice big sign on the item and showcase the item as each item, it stands out better so if you have a lil box of maille and they are all valued at $25, then put a lil flashy sign (mind you keep in color code of whatever your logo/business uses and one that stands out for sale items.
3) Personality: Their is something about a table especially as an artisan that screams to the consumer about your business and who you are. So what is your business name and then think of objects you can hang off some pieces to display. Personality like that gets more people to your table and I have been asked why I do some of the things I do by hanging things in that way all the time. It gets people talking.
4) Sign/Banner: This is where you can really sell your name, I use a piece of cork-board/soft-board from the dollar store, print things out on black and white, and poor man's laminate it with lines of 3 inch clear duct tape, Poke holes into them and hang it over the edge. And it has helped me because people talk about my name, Digitail Creations and love the name so its become something I look forward to seeing. Vista print offers cheep affordable solutions or if you want to do so yourself, Office Depot offers some of the cheapest prices in comparison to places like staples, all the time.
5)Levels: Work on levels without obstructing the viewer/buyers from your face. Its nice not to weed through items and to see the person who created the items. Styrofoam cups work fantastic, especially if you take a lil ribbon tie it in the back or in a bow in the front and you can use them to easily dangle all those lovely flower pieces you create. This can be leveled off by gift wrapped thick boxes of shoes. You can always get them if you go to a Payless, they give them out for free, just look for boxes that are heavy ply'd for more rigidity. or Coffee cans they work great and can be covered as well. ;3.
6) Displays: More of them on your table to turn things to a vertical base, to one that is diagonally upright changes the flow of the eye. Anything to keep the eye roaming about will increase interest. (Which you did on some of your pieces which are really cool. (More of those manikin displays would be great too!)
7) Simple deals: Something that screams like $2-3 on the table in front like 2-1-2 weave chainmaille earrings with a scale leaf in front will be wonderfully cheap and some candy or something to get the people to stop by your table with something that keeps them interested for the hello. The 5 step rule, first thing is a warm smile and eye contact, if they take the next step in towards your table you greet, and if they show interest you can always ask if they need some help. Customer service for the win. xD And an aside, put your deals and "gimmicks" (candy) to get people to your table make sure that your business cards are always visible and within reach of them.
8) Guest Book: Its a little book of to take peoples information or to leave a message for you about your work. They may not buy anything but they may leave you with words of encouragement or leave something else that may shock you. (Someone left $50 bill in their and it made me cry next to some of the prettiest words ever...wish I hadn't lost that book... ;-; but atleast it gives a lil bit personal touch on your quest of selling so its a chronicle of your exploits. Date it and such and make it in an interesting book something special and then at the end if you want put how much you made that day.
9) Commission sheet/reference book: Take a blank bonded art book that you use to present things or a small binder with comic book sheets and put examples of things already sold in their to show off what you can do as of commissions. Make sure you have receipts that you can write down something that if you get things right then and there. (which i think you already know about) but if you have a book hand it to the person and if they don't like what you have but something else of colors its a great way to keep the interest and flow going.
Some of the things I like that I really did was the fact you did use levels, with those cubes. If you have problems with getting flats, you can get pieces of wood from floor samples at a local carpet store for free. >.>. or carpet itself in 3 by 3 squares especially when they throw them away. Your frames of some of the bead works are pretty spiffy idea. Maybe instead of a background blank you can get a screenshot from them and print it on the background. The fact you have business cards is also perfect for events like this especially if you do Social media either a Facebook and a twitter. And your creations speak for themselves as well. *wags and blushes*
Hopefully I didn't chew your ear off with things that can improve your table and such *Blushes and hides behind my tail* Anyways good luck next time and kick ass, take names, and make some monies *chuckles*~
I forgot #10
Self promotion: Before you do an event, tell your friends and you can always make an event on facebook to really get people interested or make a flyer for local community boards and stores themselves. They allow most everything in ShopRites, Weis's, A&P, Foodtown, Food Basics, CTown, and stores of that nature. You can leave it there and it helps heighten awareness.
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Self promotion: Before you do an event, tell your friends and you can always make an event on facebook to really get people interested or make a flyer for local community boards and stores themselves. They allow most everything in ShopRites, Weis's, A&P, Foodtown, Food Basics, CTown, and stores of that nature. You can leave it there and it helps heighten awareness.
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thanks for all the tips ill keeep them all in mind when working on my next table some things are a lil harder to do like displays cant buy them here and dont like ordering them online i like to see my display in person befor i buy them also i have a banner in the works for my chainmaille products
Their are some places where you can fabricate the displays or get them ordered for you specially or if you are hands on and want to do so yourself their is alot of ways to do so and if I had the extra money I would probably do so (Go to a home improvement store, get felt lining, pieces of wood and make an easel stand myself and all you need is like wood glue, some wooden nails/nails, sand paper, rubber cement and some basic things like a small hand saw, basic tools, and if you have any hand/power tools that would be even easier.)
Also I would like to add you can always increase sales by having a "I accept Credit cards" on your table. By having a smartphone you open yourself up to credit card readers and direct to go to Paypal. Their are a few of them out there.
Intuit
Paypal Here
Square
They are all little devices you put in your headphone jack 10mm port and you scan the cards have them sign it on your phone and it goes right to you.
And you are very welcome *blushes and erfs with a wiggle* And as for places if you want to purchase things for stands, Michaels, Joann's, AC Moore, Wallmart, Macy's, Kohls, and JCPenny have "jewelry stands. I have even seen them in Rite Aid, CVS and Wallgreens especially around the holiday times.
Also I would like to add you can always increase sales by having a "I accept Credit cards" on your table. By having a smartphone you open yourself up to credit card readers and direct to go to Paypal. Their are a few of them out there.
Intuit
Paypal Here
Square
They are all little devices you put in your headphone jack 10mm port and you scan the cards have them sign it on your phone and it goes right to you.
And you are very welcome *blushes and erfs with a wiggle* And as for places if you want to purchase things for stands, Michaels, Joann's, AC Moore, Wallmart, Macy's, Kohls, and JCPenny have "jewelry stands. I have even seen them in Rite Aid, CVS and Wallgreens especially around the holiday times.
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