After the show is over and you are back in your office, it is time to review your contact lists. There are many different lists and reports that you can receive or create yourself to use when following up... »
GOING, GOING… Last Chance – $20 OFF ‘Complete Guide’
The hourglass is about to run out! Did you get a chance to post yet? (If you did, we apologize… this is the last one of those doggone “MBQ” emails!) Hello! We are just about to formally launch the Complete Guide for... »
STILL TIME! Share Your Question and SAVE $20
Hello from Gift Rep Sandy! I emailed you yesterday about getting $20 off the upcoming Complete “How To” Guide on Selling to Gift Shops! Did you get a chance to post? Your copy is available soon, and your “inner circle” pricing... »
Most Burning Question
Earn $20 OFF our soon-to-be-released COMPLETE GUIDE on Selling to Gift Shops, for just a couple minutes of your time! Hello from Gift Rep Sandy! As a result of numerous requests to develop a training program, or at least an ebook,... »
Planning Tips When Exhibiting at a Gift Show
Exhibiting at a gift show is a huge undertaking and there are many items planning before you exhibit at a large show of this type. Following is a short, but not exhaustive planning list: Wear comfortable shoes ... »
Hidden Wholesale Gift Show Costs
If you have never exhibited at a gift show, you need to plan for added extra costs involved with having a booth. Many items are not included in the booth fees but are required by the show sponsors,... »
Wholesale Gift Show Fees
Wholesale Gift Shows are not for amateur producers or hobbyists. The cost alone can scare away anyone who is not serious about the process or potential opportunity. Depending on what area of the country the show is held, booth... »
Exhibiting at Wholesale Gift Shows
Attending or exhibiting at a wholesale gift trade show is exciting and profitable to your growing your new craft or gourmet foods business. As you will discover, certain buyers prefer to buy only at trade shows. Being able to... »
Resources for Selling Crafts Online
I have shared with you, over the last several weeks, some quite easy applications to help you with your online marketing of your gift or craft business. Now, if you would like to pursue online marketing in more detail, let... »
Using Squidoo to Market Your Products
Squidoo is the ‘brain-child’ of bestselling author, blogger and speaker, Seth Godin. Seth’s purpose in developing Squidoo “is to make it easy for people to create free pages (called “lenses”) on their interests, and to earn royalties for their... »
Social Network, Part Two: Twitter
Twitter is the new buzz for social networking. Based on 140 character posts, Twitter encourages short but relevant posts about your interests and/or activities. Twitter is an excellent platform to get exposure for your business and products. Twitter accounts are... »
I Finally Got My New Computer!!
Believe it or not, but my new Acer laptop computer is now in my possession!! After being without for over two weeks, I can finally get back on-line, respond to my numerous emails, and prepare the next posts on... »
Are You Ready for a Productive New Year!
Boy, I can’t believe how fast time flies by when you are busy …. Immediately after I recovered from my cold/flu in early December, Malcolm, my husband, and I set up our holiday kiosk at the Palouse Mall in Moscow,... »
Happy Holidays!!
Taking a quick break from my busy schedule at the Tastes of Idaho holiday kiosk at the Palouse Mall in Moscow, Idaho to thank all my loyal readers and to …. Wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy... »
I Have a Confession to Make …
I have been sick with a very bad cold for the last week …. My confession is that with all the hub-bub of the holidays, I have gotten way behind in my posts (and everything else for that matter!). Christmas... »

