Take Your Show on the Road
Take Your Show on the Road So maybe you've been doing your local craft shows for a bit, and are feeling it's time to look beyond the horizon for more selling opportunities. You will have a few things to consider when deciding whether you want to head out of town: - How much will it cost in gas, lodging, food and travel time? - How far are you willing to go? - Where will you stay? - Will you need a helper? - Will you need time off from your day job? - Considering all these factors, will it be worth it? Should I Stay, Should I Go Personally, I have always looked forward to the travel part of this job. For me it was never a question IF I would travel, just HOW I could do it in a way that worked well for me. Generally I'd say that if you want to make any kind of living, you have to sell regularly. If you have other selling venues like a web store, studio, galleries, wholesale, or plenty of local shows... you might not need to travel. Most vendors I kn