Handicrafts have always been valued more than mass-produced items. However, it is somewhat more difficult to sell such goods, since they often do not have certificates and not all stores are eager to purchase individual piece goods. Where to market the fruits of your labor?
Instructions
Step 1
On the Internet The easiest way, which practically does not require financial costs, is to create a group on social networks or advertise your product in the communities of hand-makers of the blogosphere. Here you can not only easily sell your product, but also hear constructive criticism, learn something, attend various master classes, just find friends with the same interests. Members of such communities often manage to get a discount on the purchase of accessories and materials for their creativity, in exchange for placing advertisements in their groups and communities.
Step 2
In modern exhibition halls and complexes, no, no, and there is a place for designer jewelry. If you live in a large enough city where tourists come, then your products can also be handed over to souvenir shops, the goods in which are always in demand and sometimes do not even have time to update. For a certain percentage of sales or a fixed payment, your goods will be accepted for sale. Try to match the general theme of the gift shop as well as the trends of the season when making your items.
Step 3
At exhibitions and fairs Exhibitions and fairs are often held in every city. Some of them are dedicated to the holidays, some are held when there are enough participants, in any case, a fair is a great way to sell your own goods. As a rule, it is the connoisseurs of handicrafts who come here, who buy hand-made goods a lot and with pleasure. In order to participate in the fair, you need to pay for participation and book your own stand. Remember, your show space needs to stand out in order for sales to go well.
Step 4
At a flea market A place in such a market will cost you little or nothing. Flea markets are always full of buyers, and if you are a talented salesperson, it should be easy for you to market your goods there. The main thing is to try not to stand still, but to change the place of deployment, observe where the largest flows of people pass, offer your products and be sure to smile, so people buy more willingly.