Things learnt from my event & feedback

**agent_44** · 06-10-2009, 09:55 AM

I'm really glad your event went to well and your feedback was really interesting. I am planning on doing some events next year after not doing any for 3 years by then. so it's useful stuff, and certainly not waffling!

**bustagasket** · 06-10-2009, 10:07 AM

i HAVE to do some when i have more stock, but frankly its the only drawback to this business as i am terrified

**Petal** · 06-10-2009, 10:21 AM

Hiya Su,

Have you thought about having acupuncture or hypnosis to help you with your lack of confidence??

I've had some acupuncture in the past to help with my depression & problems I had at work and it made a huge difference and I have a real fear of needles! Acupuncture needles are nothing like the needles used by Doctors/Nurses, they are tiny and VERY VERY thin and don't hurt at all. Here's a link or if you don't mind travelling, I can recommend my friend Allison, who used to 'needle' me when I worked with her, she's excellent and has a practice in Sussex. PM me.

BMAS - The British Medical Acupuncture Society

take care x

**bustagasket** · 06-10-2009, 10:23 AM

PM on its way

**agent_44** · 06-10-2009, 10:24 AM

I was when I fist did an event Su and probably will be again when I start again! It get's easier though and is a big confidence boost when people start to buy your work!

**bustagasket** · 06-10-2009, 10:32 AM

yeah i guess, but it also seems that an important decision is what kind of place you do you stalls, not just any old place

**Petal** · 06-10-2009, 10:52 AM

You need to research your selling locations carefully. Also, who are your customers? Suss out the competition at local craft events/shops/galleries, see what sells, what doesn't, what the quality is like and what the prices are - that's what I did before I set my prices and its where I worked out how I wanted to display my stuff.

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**bustagasket** · 06-10-2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Petal

You need to research your selling locations carefully. Also, who are your customers? Suss out the competition at local craft events/shops/galleries, see what sells, what doesn't, what the quality is like and what the prices are - that's what I did before I set my prices and its where I worked out how I wanted to display my stuff.

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Okies thanks hun