I have approx 8.5 days of holiday to use up from work before the beginning of September so took today off to see whether I could find some places to put my leaflets etc.
Typically, the car magnets I had ordered turned up at the office on the day I'm not in so I popped in to pick them up. They are great - I'm going to put them on the car each time I'm parked somewhere - you never know it might drum up some business!
I then popped into the local maternity hospital and managed to persuade a nurse to put some of my leaflets into the waiting rooms. On the journey home I thought I would pop into a florist just down the road and the owner agreed to take in one of my nappy cakes and sell them after adding a commission for herself.
I didn't need asking twice! I rushed home and wrapped up one of my ready-made nappy cakes and made up a photo folder then went back and left it all with her so let's hope she gets some business.
Tomorrow I'm off to a local village day so please keep your fingers crossed that the weather holds.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Monday, 12 July 2010
A Fantastic Weekend
Well, I said I would update you on how I got on this weekend at the Cambridge Big Weekend and I'm pleased to say it was great.
Despite the hideously hot weather (the temperature reached 31.7 degrees on Saturday in the marquee I was in!), it didn't seem to deter people from coming along. There must have been approx 3,000 people wandering around over both days.
I actually made £164 of sales which just about covered the cost of the actual stall hire but it did get me thinking - am I better off actually paying out more for stalls at bigger shows/fairs/events where I have got more chance of getting business as there are more people there, or do I stick to the smaller village fairs/fetes where there aren't so many people.
Something to ponder and I'll let you know what I decide.
In the meantime, check out the nappy cake with the expensive bottle of champagne in - ideal if you want to spoil both baby and new parents!
Have a great week.
Saturday, 10 July 2010
A very hot weekend!
Sorry I haven't been blogging for a while but I've been busy busy busy.
Anyway, I thought I should make an effort and get back into the swing of things so here I am.
How have you all been coping with this glorious weather? Hot isn't it?!
I've been attending various fairs - some with a little success and some with no success at all. I had a stall at one a couple of weekends ago which had the grand total of 10 people through the door - boring doesn't even begin to describe it.
So, this weekend I am at the Cambridge Big Weekend which effectively lasts for 3 days although I'm only actually trading on the Saturday and Sunday. The heat reached 31.7 degrees in the marquee earlier today but it didn't seem to deter the crowds. The place was packed and I actually sold £69 worth of goods during today.
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Anyway, I thought I should make an effort and get back into the swing of things so here I am.
How have you all been coping with this glorious weather? Hot isn't it?!
I've been attending various fairs - some with a little success and some with no success at all. I had a stall at one a couple of weekends ago which had the grand total of 10 people through the door - boring doesn't even begin to describe it.
So, this weekend I am at the Cambridge Big Weekend which effectively lasts for 3 days although I'm only actually trading on the Saturday and Sunday. The heat reached 31.7 degrees in the marquee earlier today but it didn't seem to deter the crowds. The place was packed and I actually sold £69 worth of goods during today.
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Friday, 14 May 2010
Booking This Year's Fairs
After a whole week relaxing in the sun in Lanzarote, I finally got myself in gear this week and sent off all the booking forms and payments for the fairs I am hoping to attend this year.
I really want to attend at least one a fortnight and for the months of June, July and September, this hasn't proved a problem, but August is proving more difficult.
After attending various craft and gift fairs I thought it would be better if I could exhibit at fairs targeted at new mums and mums to be as they are the ones who would want to buy nappy cakes and baby sock cupcakes.
I suppose August if quiet as people are away on their holidays but I will carry on looking and try and book at least one more fair in that month. Mind you I really hope some of the nappy cakes sell in bigger quantities than they have so far as with all the money I have paid out I could really do with making some back.
I'm also off to see the business manager at the local bank a week on Monday. Apparently they give you free advice on how to run your business and the best way to advertise etc. They sometimes even give you small loans to start up and fingers crossed that's what will happen to me - my bank account would be very thankful!
So, that's it from me for now. Will update you as and when.
Take care x
I really want to attend at least one a fortnight and for the months of June, July and September, this hasn't proved a problem, but August is proving more difficult.
After attending various craft and gift fairs I thought it would be better if I could exhibit at fairs targeted at new mums and mums to be as they are the ones who would want to buy nappy cakes and baby sock cupcakes.
I suppose August if quiet as people are away on their holidays but I will carry on looking and try and book at least one more fair in that month. Mind you I really hope some of the nappy cakes sell in bigger quantities than they have so far as with all the money I have paid out I could really do with making some back.
I'm also off to see the business manager at the local bank a week on Monday. Apparently they give you free advice on how to run your business and the best way to advertise etc. They sometimes even give you small loans to start up and fingers crossed that's what will happen to me - my bank account would be very thankful!
So, that's it from me for now. Will update you as and when.
Take care x
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Hmmm ....
think the craft fair I attended last weekend was a total waste of time.
Mind you, I did get to sit outside in the sun for a couple of hours reading my book and giving out leaflets, so there were some small mercies.
I didn't actually sell one thing the whole time I was there. Problem is the only time people are going to buy a nappy cake or sock cupcakes is when they know someone who's pregnant or just had a baby and it would seem that all of the people who attended last week's fair didn't!
So, back onto the internet to find fairs which cater exclusively for babies and toddlers. I have applied to attend a couple of them and hope to have more luck.
I'll keep you updated.
Mind you, I did get to sit outside in the sun for a couple of hours reading my book and giving out leaflets, so there were some small mercies.
I didn't actually sell one thing the whole time I was there. Problem is the only time people are going to buy a nappy cake or sock cupcakes is when they know someone who's pregnant or just had a baby and it would seem that all of the people who attended last week's fair didn't!
So, back onto the internet to find fairs which cater exclusively for babies and toddlers. I have applied to attend a couple of them and hope to have more luck.
I'll keep you updated.
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