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Strategy

13 articles in this category

Craft show booth table with raffle prize basket and QR code stand for email signups
Strategy10 min read

Booth Raffles That Actually Build Your Email List

Stop giving away prizes for nothing. Learn how to run a raffle for email signup at your next convention that turns booth visitors into long-term customers.

April 3, 2026
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Convention vendor booth with clipboard expense list and receipts on table
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Track Every Convention Expense to Know What Shows to Skip

Learn how to track convention expenses accurately so you can calculate true show profitability, build a scorecard, and decide which events to drop or repeat.

April 3, 2026
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Artist alley convention table with colorful art prints on a wire grid display and a smartphone on a tripod recording content
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Social Media for Artist Alley: What Works

Platform-by-platform social media strategy for artist alley vendors. Engagement benchmarks, content ideas, and how to turn followers into convention customers.

March 27, 2026
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A clipboard with a sales tracking spreadsheet on a craft show vendor table next to receipts, a calculator, and a coffee cup under tent lighting
Strategy9 min read

Craft Show ROI: How to Track Your Best Shows

Learn how to track craft show sales, calculate true ROI, and identify which shows are worth returning to. A simple framework to cut bad shows and boost profit.

March 23, 2026
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Artist alley table display at an anime convention showing colorful art prints, sticker sheets, and an open portfolio book under warm convention hall lighting
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How to Get Accepted to Artist Alley

Practical artist alley application tips from portfolio building to table setup photos. Learn what jurors look for and how to stand out at anime and comic conventions.

March 23, 2026
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Craft show vendor table with handmade candles, jewelry, and price tags under warm convention lighting
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How to Price Handmade Items for Craft Shows

Learn the exact formula to price handmade items for craft shows. Stop undercharging and start building a booth that actually pays you what you are worth.

March 22, 2026
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Craft show vendor booth with a tablet signup stand, chalkboard sign, business cards, and sample products under a white tent canopy
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How to Build an Email List at Craft Shows

Learn proven methods to collect emails at craft shows. Compare paper signups, QR codes, and tablet capture with real conversion rates and post-show email sequences.

March 21, 2026
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Product photography setup with handmade pottery on white background and camera on tripod with natural window light
Strategy9 min read

How to Get Into Juried Craft Shows

Learn how to get into juried craft shows with proven application tips. Nail your photos, avoid category saturation, and land your spot.

March 21, 2026
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Stacked storage bins full of handmade products in an SUV trunk with a convention center visible in the background
Strategy9 min read

How Much Inventory to Bring to a Craft Show

Learn the exact formulas for how much inventory to bring to a craft show. Real numbers, vendor-tested strategies, and a system to stop over- or under-stocking.

March 19, 2026
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A craft show vendor booth with pottery and candles on wooden shelves, a checklist on the table, and string lights overhead at an outdoor fair during golden hour
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How to Evaluate a Craft Show Before You Apply

Learn how to evaluate a craft show before applying. Use this vendor decision framework to spot red flags, calculate break-even, and pick shows that actually pay off.

March 19, 2026
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Convention booth shipping table with stacked cardboard boxes, paper order forms, and packing tape
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Why Convention Vendors Lose Money on Shipping (And How to Fix It)

Scattered order forms, bad handwriting, and one-at-a-time label printing cost convention vendors time and money. Here is a practical framework to ship every order faster and cheaper.

March 19, 2026
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Convention vendor supplies being loaded into an SUV with stacked print boxes, folded grid wall panels, and a rolled up retractable banner stand
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How Much Does It Really Cost to Sell at a Convention? A Complete Breakdown

Convention vendor costs go far beyond the table fee. See the real breakdown for small, mid-size, and large shows plus hidden expenses most vendors miss.

March 18, 2026
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Shipping workstation with thermal label printer, stacked brown boxes, and laptop for batch label generation
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The Complete Guide to Post-Convention Shipping

Everything you need to know about shipping orders after a convention: carrier selection, rate comparison, batch labels, packing slips, tracking notifications, and common mistakes to avoid.

March 7, 2026
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