http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=N.+Goyette Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70815&ca=Arts+and+Crafts It's a rainy day and the kids are terrorizing the house, looking for something to do. Why not a craft? Parents are constantly on the lookout for ways to make sure their children are entertained, and a craft kit is just the way to do it. Finding a good and affordable craft kit is where you come in. C... Marketing N. Goyette Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75317&ca=Marketing Think of an ideal craft show for a moment… thousands of people coming through the turnstiles at the fairgrounds or the exhibition areas with money in their hands and an intense desire to spend it. What about having a million people with access to your crafts at a craft show - at any time they wanted... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=31037&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Supplies are what make a craft. Unless you are making something where you can use regular household items, or that don’t need anything but the buyer to complete the sale, then supplies are going to be a major part of your crafts. Finding a supplier that isn’t going to cost you an arm and a leg, and... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=27793&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Your marketing materials are a valuable and necessary part of your craft business. They create a consistent and professional image that causes an initial as well as lasting impression of both you and your craft creation. If you've ever heard the term "branding," you'll understand the need to create... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=24780&ca=Arts+and+Crafts If you are crafting for a living you are going to want to make as much money as possible. It’s nice to be in it just for the love of the craft, but, if you are going to craft shows to sell your items, then chances are you are going to want to profit from your venture. One of the best ways to boost y... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=23389&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Pricing your craft show items correctly, and so that you make a decent profit is paramount if you are going to be successful in this industry. So how do you make the most money from your craft show items, and still have them fly off the shelves because they are a great price. Read on to find out! In... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=21396&ca=Arts+and+Crafts If you are planning to head to several craft shows to sell your items, there is a good chance that somewhere along the line you are going to run into someone who sells a similar craft to yours. I know, with all of the possible craft ideas out there, it seems like a long shot to actually run into som... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=20631&ca=Arts+and+Crafts What crafter wouldn’t like to know the ‘secret’ to finding the crafts that sell? Especially the ones that sell most often, and for the highest dollar. It is a common question, and one that certainly cannot be answered easily. A number of factors will determine the success of your craft on the craft... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=19487&ca=Arts+and+Crafts As you gain experience selling your crafts at craft shows, you'll be planning your schedule a year in advance. Although a business plan isn't essential, a marketing plan is a good idea to have as you plan your shows. You'll want to keep your customers on your mailing list informed of new products, s... Arts and Crafts N. Goyette Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=18350&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Thrill of all thrills—you've got a potential buyer in your booth! Now what? First smile, make eye contact, greet the customer and start a simple conversation—anything but, "Can I help you?" Walk the fine line between being available and being pushy. And definitely never sit in a corner reading a nov...