re: Beads for Sale! by Jean Campbell

philmar@cfl.rr.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:04:43 GMT

We tried consignments but found that some of our products seem to disappear and we were losing money. I will NEVER do consignments again. So, my son and I decided to set up a booth at the flea market. The reason for the flea market was that there would be a variety of people. We decided that we would only be there a year to get the word out. As it turned out, one booth was not enough and we had to expand. In that year, we did well. We gave out tons and tons of business cards and got many repeat customers, which we still have. The year was up in January and we left the flea market and now do the internet and shows. We do a lot of custom work and we are always coming up with new ideas, which is important.

re: Beads for Sale! by Jean Campbell

Andy27 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:49:35 GMT

That was a great read. I have a friend who has been in business for five years doing very well (not beads) She has been a great mentor to starting my own beading business. She asked me if I would like to put some of my creations on her Valentines Stall which was very generous of her. I beaded away making Valentine themed necklaces. I spent the day at the stall with her and sold one and that was to another great friend who encourages me greatly. I learnt very quickly that I have to research my market and know my market and also be honest with myself. I decided I will make a small range of different creations and see what appeals at the markets, before I choose one particular style to make. Mainly because at the end of the day I want it to support the things I'd like to make even if I have make different jewelry for the passers by.