Below is a recap of last weeks Tweet Chat.
NOTE: The first post is at the bottom.
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Enjoy the rest of your week folks ... good night!! Go team! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 22:00
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg thank you!! #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @ESDhandmade @sunsetshutterbg I did, thank you! And just reaffirmed that I'm not alone in this! :)#sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:59
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg thanks for the chat! I certainly learned some tricks #SFETSY Good luck to everyone!
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Next week we'll be talking about displays. Join me next week and share your favorite tips/tricks to have an amazing display! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:59
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@sunsetshutterbg @rjsaylor yes thanks! Looking forward to our show #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:59
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@sunsetshutterbg I did, thank you! And just reaffirmed that I'm not alone in this! :) #sfetsy
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg thanks for the chat! I certainly learned some tricks #SFETSY Good luck to everyone!
2014-10-14 21:58
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg thanks for the chat! I certainly learned some tricks #SFETSY Good luck to everyone!
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Well I hope you all got some tips and learned something about inventory for your upcoming shows.#sfetsy
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
@AstridEndeavor yeah please no candy! Lol #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:57
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @AstridEndeavor one year I had candy, but that just makes their hands even dirtier! So, I think stickers will be the trick!! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:57
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Yes, it's almost 10! The hour just flew by. #sfetsy
block An Astrid Endeavor @AstridEndeavor
@rjsaylor one year I had candy, but that just makes their hands even dirtier! So, I think stickers will be the trick!! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:57
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
Ok guys so good to see your ideas :) I'm sleepy #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor Stickers sounds like fun for the kiddies. #sfetsy
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
@AstridEndeavor that's a good idea! Distractions :) #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:55
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor maybe bring samples for them? #SFETSY
block An Astrid Endeavor @AstridEndeavor
@rjsaylor It depends on whats going on sometimes I have to intervene. Maybe this year I'll bring stickers to give to the kids. #sfetsy
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor good to keep in mind! #sfetsy
block An Astrid Endeavor @AstridEndeavor
@rjsaylor #sfetsy I have a hard time with parents that let their kids paw all over everything. It's pretty amazing. (and I love kids!)
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
So much information! Do other folks have any pressing questions or bits of advice to share about inventory? #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:50
block An Astrid Endeavor @AstridEndeavor
@sunsetshutterbg @rjsaylor @kmknits #sfetsy good point.
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @rjsaylor As things sell, you don't want your booth to look sparse or over picked, so keep it stocked :)#sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:48
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Plus moving things about keeps you moving instead of sitting around looking bored like I've seen at a lot of shows. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:48
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
As things sell, you don't want your booth to look sparse or over picked, so keep it stocked :) #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Yay! RT @wonderlorganics @rjsaylor @kmknits thanks! This is my first fair so any advice is great #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:47
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @sunsetshutterbg @rjsaylor @kmknits You may walk by a booth and 30 mins later see something new you didn't see the 1st time. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:47
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@rjsaylor @kmknits thanks! This is my first fair so any advice is great #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:47
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @rjsaylor @wonderlorganics @kmknits just move things about - reorganize your booth, just keep it flowing :) #SFETSY
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@rjsaylor @kmknits OH yeah, that's smart. You may walk by a booth and 30 mins later see something new you didn't see the 1st time. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:45
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @rjsaylor Q6: my booth mate last year @kmknits taught me 2 constantly shuffle stuff around to keep it moving out #itworks #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
MT @rjsaylor Q6: my booth mate last year @kmknits taught me 2 constantly shuffle stuff around to keep it moving out #itworks #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:45
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@rjsaylor @kmknits switching the products around? #sfetsy
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
Q6: if i see the demographic is diff then i'll try to switch up pretty early. #SFETSY or change my display people aren't looking
2014-10-14 21:42 - Question 6
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @rjsaylor A5: I echo the sentiment of "don't bring one" there is some shopper psychology about having choice, but not too much :) #sfetsy
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A5: I echo the sentiment of "don't bring one" there is some shopper psychology about having choice, but not too much :) #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:42 - Answer to question 5
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q6: How often do you change up your inventory during a show? Or do you usually keep it the same for the entire show? #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:40 - Question 6
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker I used to just make one of a new product now I always make 2 so i have an extra if i sell one #SFETSY or make 2 diff sizes
2014-10-14 21:39
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker Q5; when you start or you have brand new product it's hard to know what's going to sell #SFETSY you have to trust your gut
2014-10-14 21:39
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg I used to just make one of a new product now I always make 2 so i have an extra if i sell one #SFETSY or make 2 diff sizes
2014-10-14 21:39
block Wonderland Organics @wonderlorganics
@ESDhandmade this is great advice! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:38
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Q5; when you start or you have brand new product it's hard to know what's going to sell #SFETSY you have to trust your gut
2014-10-14 21:38
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Oh yeah! RT @ESDhandmade And just because you bring it all doesn't mean you have to display it all - bring some to restock sales! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:38
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@sunsetshutterbg And just because you bring it all doesn't mean you have to display it all - bring some to restock sales! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:37
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@sunsetshutterbg Maybe, don't underestimate? For most of our lines/shops, bringing extras can't hurt.#sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:37
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q5: What are some experiences/lessons that you've learned when it comes to inventory that could help others avoid the same mistake? #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:36 - Question 5
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @sunsetshutterbg @rjsaylor get crafty during downtimes during the show. It's a great way to have customers see you creating! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:34
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@rjsaylor This would be great if you create things that can come in different sizes and colors. Makes ordering easy peasy. #sfetsy
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Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Good tip! RT @rjsaylor Well just have photos of your products whether it's online or printed, so you can show customers #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:32
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@rjsaylor Oh yeah, or get crafty during those downtimes during the show. It's a great way to have customers see you creating! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:32
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
Well just have photos of your products whether it's online or printed, so you can show customers#sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:32
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @rjsaylor A4: I've also been known to make things the night of the first day so I have more inventory on the second day :) #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:31
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@rjsaylor THIS THIS THIS! Or, during the show. Like fingerless gloves. Oops! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:31
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A4: I've also been known to make things the night of the first day so I have more inventory on the second day :) #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:30 - Answer to question 4
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
@rjsaylor Can you elaborate on the photo and order forms? #sfetsy
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg Haha, SAME! That would be lovely... #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:29
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A4: Make sure you bring photos and order forms. Also have your answers for customer questions ready#SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:29 - Answer to question 4
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Q4: I hope to have this problem one day #sfetsy :)
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q4: Have you run out of inventory during a show? If so, how did you handle it? #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:26 - Question 4
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @rjsaylor I recently read that typical small retail businesses make 25-50% of their annual revenue during the holidays #sfetsy
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
I recently read that typical small retail businesses make 25-50% of their annual revenue during the holidays #sfetsy
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Q3: I try to get info on number of expected attendees and use that as a guide#SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:24
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker A3: I've been bringing around 50 pieces to smaller shows and going to bring over 200 or the holiday shows #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:24
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Colors! Yes! RT @ESDhandmade A3: I need to start bringing more colors! That's my goal - a few great/popular styles in more options. #sfetsy
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Q3: I try to get info on number of expected attendees and use that as a guide#SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:24
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker A3: I've been bringing around 50 pieces to smaller shows and going to bring over 200 or the holiday shows #SFETSY
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedKerria RT @rjsaylor A3: always bring more than you think :) #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:24
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg Q3: I've been bringing around 50 pieces to smaller shows and going to bring over 200 or the holiday shows #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:24
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
A3: I need to start bringing more colors! That's my goal - a few great/popular styles in more options.#sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:24 - Answer to question 3
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @rjsaylor A3: always bring more than you think :) #sfetsy
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A3: always bring more than you think :) #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:23 - Answer to question 3
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q3: This was touched on a bit by Rebecca, but how much inventory do you bring to a show? That's a common question people have. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:19 - Question 3
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
@RedIcebreaker that's what I love about square - the reports #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @ESDhandmade @RedKerria @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg That's so smart! Excel is great for organizing. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:18
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@RedKerria @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg That's so smart! Excel is great for organizing. #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Keep it real! RT @ESDhandmade Hand-write! There's something cathartic about it for sure. BUT maybe for the bigger shows this year - #sfetsy
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg I love excel because I can run reports on my inventory and sales #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:17
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg A2: I have an Excel spreadsheet but now that I have almost 100 items it's getting harder to use #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:16
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @RedIcebreaker @sunsetshutterbg A2: I have an Excel spreadsheet but now that I have almost 100 items it's getting harder to use #SFETSY
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@sunsetshutterbg - I'll need to make more inventory, and have a more formal system! Eep. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:16
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg A2: I have an Excel spreadsheet but now that I have almost 100 items it's getting harder to use #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:16
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@sunsetshutterbg Hand-write! There's something cathartic about it for sure. BUT maybe for the bigger shows this year - #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @rjsaylor A2: Personally I track everything in Square #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:15
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Sweet! RT @ESDhandmade @sunsetshutterbg I make a list! My pieces are big enough that I haven't had TOO many to count... yet! #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:15
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
For the list folks, do you hand write it or go electronic? I'm always curious? #sfetsy
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@sunsetshutterbg I make a list! My pieces are big enough that I haven't had TOO many to count... yet!#sfetsy
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A2: Personally I track everything in Square #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:13 - Answer to question 2
block Red Kerria Designs @RedKerria
RT @AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor #sfetsy and a wide variety of items in various price points.
2014-10-14 21:13
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q2: How do you keep track of your inventory? From packing to when you're selling items? #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor #sfetsy and a wide variety of items in various price points.
2014-10-14 21:12
block An Astrid Endeavor @AstridEndeavor
@rjsaylor #sfetsy and a wide variety of items in various price points.
2014-10-14 21:12
block earthquake state @ESDhandmade
@rjsaylor GENIUS #sfetsy
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor #sfetsy speaking of getting sick- remember for inventory at fairs- wipes, hand sanitizer and paper napkins!!!
2014-10-14 21:11
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
RT @AstridEndeavor @rjsaylor #sfetsy speaking of getting sick- remember for inventory at fairs- wipes, hand sanitizer and paper napkins!!!
2014-10-14 21:11
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Totally!! RT @rjsaylor A1: always bring plenty of your best selling items :) #sfetsy
block An Astrid Endeavor @AstridEndeavor
@rjsaylor #sfetsy speaking of getting sick- remember for inventory at fairs- wipes, hand sanitizer and paper napkins!!!
2014-10-14 21:10
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
RT @RedIcebreaker A1: I guess the demographic; sometimes it's hard to tell. Sometimes more mainstream pieces or more edgier pieces #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:10
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Good tip! MT @rjsaylor A1: I like to start w/ the end in mind. I figure out how much $ I want to make & bring 4x amount in product. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:10
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A1: always bring plenty of your best selling items :) #sfetsy
block Andrea Bruns @RedIcebreaker
@sunsetshutterbg A1: I guess the demographic; sometimes it's hard to tell. Sometimes more mainstream pieces or more edgier pieces #SFETSY
2014-10-14 21:09
block Rebecca Saylor @rjsaylor
A1: I like to start with the end in mind. I figure out how much $ I want to make and then I bring 4x that amount in product. #sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:09 - Answer to question 1
block Imelda @sunsetshutterbg
Q1: First off, how do you figure out what the heck to bring? How do you decide what products to sell?#sfetsy
2014-10-14 21:08 - Question 1
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