My significant other had this hobby for making jewelry. She would scour craft shops for inexpensive materials and fashion really nice looking pieces that complemented the beach wear most people wear. Here in Florida, where beaches are usually hangout places, I thought we could maybe make a few dollars from her talent.
We've been selling her crafts in Florida's many festivals for quite some time now, and for the most part, the experience is our main bonding activity. I talk to the event organizers beforehand and get the booths ready, while she fixes up the booth itself and man it during the days of the show. She has also thought me how to make the crafts, so I can help with production. Overall, the activity has been fulfilling for our relationship.
But from a financial point of view, it didn't start out so good. The jewelry were made from cheap materials and could not be priced much higher than what we priced them now. We were careful to balance the price so that we would still have profit, whilst not being overpriced. I assure you it was no easy task.
We got an idea to try going for the juried shows. Maybe they would increase our profit margin. Juried shows require festival participants to show their portfolio when you sign up for the event. They will also inquire about the number of shows you've been to in the past. Then the jury will deliberate and allow only the ones with potential to have a booth in their fair.
I was pretty confident we'd get in, anyway. My girlfriend was a master at making these handcrafted items and the style and workmanship were great. In no time at all, the jury gave their approval and we were off to set up a booth of our own.
On the day of the event, we very quickly noticed that there were a lot more people in these juried events, and luckily, her crafts flew off our booths. We had the good sense to make a bigger batch of items this time and there was no need to close early due to lack of goods to sell. Our income slowly but surely increased, and I began to think that maybe, just maybe, we can make a worthwhile business out of this. - 15784
We've been selling her crafts in Florida's many festivals for quite some time now, and for the most part, the experience is our main bonding activity. I talk to the event organizers beforehand and get the booths ready, while she fixes up the booth itself and man it during the days of the show. She has also thought me how to make the crafts, so I can help with production. Overall, the activity has been fulfilling for our relationship.
But from a financial point of view, it didn't start out so good. The jewelry were made from cheap materials and could not be priced much higher than what we priced them now. We were careful to balance the price so that we would still have profit, whilst not being overpriced. I assure you it was no easy task.
We got an idea to try going for the juried shows. Maybe they would increase our profit margin. Juried shows require festival participants to show their portfolio when you sign up for the event. They will also inquire about the number of shows you've been to in the past. Then the jury will deliberate and allow only the ones with potential to have a booth in their fair.
I was pretty confident we'd get in, anyway. My girlfriend was a master at making these handcrafted items and the style and workmanship were great. In no time at all, the jury gave their approval and we were off to set up a booth of our own.
On the day of the event, we very quickly noticed that there were a lot more people in these juried events, and luckily, her crafts flew off our booths. We had the good sense to make a bigger batch of items this time and there was no need to close early due to lack of goods to sell. Our income slowly but surely increased, and I began to think that maybe, just maybe, we can make a worthwhile business out of this. - 15784
About the Author:
Geoffrey Higgins and his significant other found Florida Craft Shows, and have since been able to choose the right shows to attend. Join Florida Craft Fairs now, and showcase your hidden talent!