Last weeks tweet chat was a information filled session with lost of useful tips about how to prepare for a craft fair. Below is a quick checklist, followed by the tweet chat transcript.
NOTE: The first post is at the bottom.
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
We'll keep the #craftfair chat going next week! Craft show prepping all month long so you can do awesome at your shows! Weee! Nite!! #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Get in habit of having a mailing/email list .. offer show specials to local customers - incentive 4 them to find you at other shows #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:57
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Well folks, thanks for a great chat!! Hope you got some info that will help you gear up for the shows this holiday season. #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash Consider cash box situation & how you will handle $. All you need is to be distracted 1x & your day is ruined #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Consider your cash box situation & how you will be handling your $. All you need is to be distracted once & your whole day is ruined #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
all you need is a hole punch! RT @bluehour23 @tickleandsmash Ooh. Great idea! #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Yes!! RT @tickleandsmash i use MOO mini cards for hang tags.Its pretty affordable if you catch a sale#sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:53
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
@tickleandsmash Ooh. Great idea! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:53
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
i use MOO mini cards for hang tags.Its pretty affordable if you catch a sale RT @bluehour23 Yes, and easy to read price tags too. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:52
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Amen to that! Don't make customers work hard! RT @bluehour23 @tickleandsmash Yes, and easy to read price tags too. #sfetsy
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
@tickleandsmash Yes, and easy to read price tags too. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:51
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg stuff on wheels totally rocks... especially come 6 oclock #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker I have a dolly to lug heavy stuff back and forth #sfetsy but youre right, pack light where you can
2014-10-07 21:51
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash Don't forget signage for your booth.. signs either answer questions or encourages conversation #sfetsy
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@tickleandsmash @sunsetshutterbg I have a dolly to lug heavy stuff back and forth #sfetsy but youre right, pack light where you can
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Don't forget signage for your booth.. People usually hate asking questions. signs either answer questions or encourages conversation #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Portable! MT @tickleandsmash If you have heavy items in your display you may want to rethink it.. it needs to be compact & light #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@sunsetshutterbg Heavy things.. If you have heavy items in your display you may want to rethink it.. it needs to be compact & light #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:48
Urban Air Market @UrbanAirMarket
RT @sunsetshutterbg: Here's Handmadeology's big craft show list http://t.co/oFhOndQAia #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Anything folks should just leave home? #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:47
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Etsy's What to Bring to a Craft Fair https://t.co/THDd9qHGeU #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Yes, and a jacket and scarf for SF ... even though it's been a warm year, @karlthefog still likes to hang out ALL DAY! #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @tickleandsmash Sun Glasses, water, hat and Asprin.. because sometimes its just that sunny #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:45
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Here's Handmadeology's big craft show list http://t.co/oFhOndQAia #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash The Apron. Craft Show Accessory Must! It keeps hands free & you can keep several tools on you at all times #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:44
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
The Apron. Craft Show Accessory Must! It keeps your hands free and you can keep several of your must have tools on you at all times #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Test those readers out first! RT @bluehour23 @tickleandsmash Yes...and give them all a test. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:43
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
@tickleandsmash Yes...and give them all a test. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:43
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash Bring extra readers - Square, pay pal reader etc - and Find out in advance if you will have internet connecivity #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:42
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash bring list of inventory you take so you can easily keep track of sold merch. U think you'll remember but u won't #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Bring extra readers - Square, pay pal reader or whatever you use - and Find out in advance if you will have internet connecivity #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
bring list of all inventory you take to show so you can easily keep track of sold merch.. You think you will remember but you won't #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:40
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
What are some other questions, advice, etc. do you have for making check lists for craft shows?? #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Good Tip MT @UrbanAirMarket Pretend you are making the list for someone else to run the show for you. #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @tickleandsmash you will remember tie downs and weights forever when you see people's displays flying in the wind #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:38
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Other vendors are so helpful with advice #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:38
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @bluehour23 Take notice of how vendors are interacting with folks. Being friendly and awake (& cheerful) make a huge difference. #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@sunsetshutterbg you will remember tie downs and weights forever when you see people's displays flying in the wind #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:37
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Good one!! RT @UrbanAirMarket Not silly at all. I'd say pretend you are making the list for someone else to run the show for you. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:37
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
Take notice of how vendors are interacting with folks. Being friendly and awake (and cheerful) make a huge difference. #sfetsy
Urban Air Market @UrbanAirMarket
@RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg Not silly at all. I'd say pretend you are making the list for someone else to run the show for you. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:36
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@tickleandsmash Oh photos of the setup! Good idea #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:36
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash I do same thing. It lives in kitchen for a week. Take photos too so I kno where things go the day of show #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@RedIcebreaker I do same thing.. It lives in kitchen for a week. I take photos too so I know exactly where things go the day of show #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@tickleandsmash I'd imagine maybe it might be good to talk to other vendors at shows? Maybe get some tips from them?? #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @tickleandsmash Q4 do your research. Go to a few craft show & make of list of things you found other vendors doing successfully #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@RedIcebreaker Love that!! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:34
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@sunsetshutterbg Q4 do your research. Go to a few craft show & make of list of things you found other vendors doing successfully #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:34
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker A4: Maybe silly, but I do a visualization before big shows where I set everything up as if I were at the show #sfetsy
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg A4: Maybe silly, but I do a visualization before big shows where I set everything up as if I were at the show #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Smart! BRANDING! RT @RedIcebreaker @tickleandsmash And I'm bringing gift boxes and gift wrap for holiday shows #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q4: What's your best advice for making a checklist for your first craft show? #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:32 - Question 4
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@tickleandsmash And I'm bringing gift boxes and gift wrap for holiday shows #sfetsy
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@RedIcebreaker @bluehour23 Thanks... I love the forum.. its magic! #sfetsy
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
@RedIcebreaker @tickleandsmash Cool, I will check it out. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:30
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Its always good to have things like tape, scissors, zip ties or clamps in your tool kit... and gift bags and packaging #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:30
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash I've never bought insurance bc i haven't done shows that require it but think its 4 liability for damage or pain #sfetsy
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@bluehour23 @tickleandsmash There's a thread in the forum on insurance #sfetsyhttps://t.co/cN6KfwVzUc
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@bluehour23 I've never bought insurance because i haven't done shows that require it but I think its 4 liability for damage or pain #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:29
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Yes!!! RT @UrbanAirMarket don't forget a buddy to relieve you so that you can use the bathroom and check out other vendors #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Haha and a money tree wouldn't hurt on the table either! RT @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg A3: Maneki Neko!! http://t.co/eempsCNKfc #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:29
Urban Air Market @UrbanAirMarket
@sunsetshutterbg @tickleandsmash don't forget a buddy to relieve you so that you can use the bathroom and check out other vendors #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @tickleandsmash @sunsetshutterbg Mints, Hand Sanitizer.. and Business Cards.. you can never have enough #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:26
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
@RedIcebreaker @tickleandsmash What is show insurance and what does it cost? #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:25
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@sunsetshutterbg Mints, Hand Sanitizer.. and Business Cards.. you can never have enough #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:25
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@tickleandsmash Yes! And I just bought show insurance. Some shows require it #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:24
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q3: What are some MUST HAVES for you to keep going for a couple hours (snacks, water, etc.??) since you're on your feet for hrs? #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:23 - Question 3
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash A2 seller permit is a MUST Remember! Everyone needs to contact BOE for each location for all of your shows.. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:22
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @bluehour23 A2 This time I would like to bring a wider range of sizes and prices. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:21
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
A2 seller permit is a MUST Remember! Plus everyone needs to contact the BOE for each location for all of your shows.. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:21 - Answer to question 2
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
A2 This time I would like to bring a wider range of sizes and prices. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:21 - Answer to question 2
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker I bring tools to adjust necklaces to different lengths #sfetsy It's hard to guess before you do a couple of shows
2014-10-07 21:20
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @tickleandsmash A2 Weights for my Easy Up... Wind is a huge bummer & extra Dollar bills in my change. I underestimated big time! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:20
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg I bring tools to adjust necklaces to different lengths #sfetsy It's hard to guess before you do a couple of shows
2014-10-07 21:19
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
@sunsetshutterbg A2 Weights for my Easy Up... Wind is a huge bummer and extra Dollar bills in my change. I underestimated big time! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:19
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
A1 Yep, I do have most of my stuff ready to go but I am always on the lookout for new ways to display my work. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:18 - Answer to question 1
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q2: What's something that you wish you had brought the first time you did a show that you now bring?#sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:18 - Question 2
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
Smart! @RedIcebreaker A1: I have a couple boxes in my garage with most of my stuff, so I can grab and go. I keep and pen/paper list #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:17
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @tickleandsmash I keep a doc on my ipad to take with me & on computer at home. + I have pinned several onto a pinterest board #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:15
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg A1: I have a couple boxes in my garage with most of my stuff, so I can grab and go. I keep and pen/paper list #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:14
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
I keep a doc on my ipad to take with me and on computer at home.. plus - I have pinned several onto a pinterest board #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:13
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q1: How do you organize and track your list of things to pack for a show/fair? Paper/pen, spreadsheets, apps?? #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:12 - Question 1
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg My booth display is constantly evolving, so I have to adjust my checklist #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:12
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
So let's get started! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:12
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@bluehour23 Yes, good point! I'd imagine the list would vary depending on the size of the show #sfetsy
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@bluehour23 Yes, good point! I'd imagine the list would vary depending on the size of the show #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:12
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
I missed the last chat so I need to make a brand new list. This is the biggest show I have done, so my list will be quite huge. #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:10
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
How are your lists coming along so far? Want to put out some feelers #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:06
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@tickleandsmash Hello my dear! Welcome! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:04
Lisa Spinella @tickleandsmash
howdy everyone! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:04
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@RedIcebreaker Hello!! Yes, always in progress, love it! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:02
Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Hello I'm here! I have my always-in-progress checklist #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:02
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@bluehour23 Hey Lady! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:02
Debbie Styer @bluehour23
Hi Everybody! #sfetsy
2014-10-07 21:01
Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Hey hey hey, it's 9pm! Who's ready for tonight's #craftshow chat? Did you all bring your checklists??#sfetsy
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