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Top 18 Tips to Remember when Selling Handmade Items

·         Sell items in packs so it is easier to use barcodes to ship them.
·         When approaching a potential client, take a look-book with you.
·         Taylor your items to their shop.
·         Send brochure and catalogs by mail to potential consignment shops.
·         Stock up on items which sell the most so you don’t run out
·         Pay attention to what sells the most in each season.
·         Make goals to keep up with the demand of each client.
·         Overstocking keep you from running out of products, keep you from paying rush shipping, and you can always use the extra stock for the next season.
·         Stay organized and create stations for everything; shipping, your computer, inventory, etc. Organization in your work area will help move things along and help grown your business.
·         Create holiday items to sell seasonally using holiday keywords.
·         Remember photography is your marketing and it may be the only thing a potential client sees.
·         Take clear and accurate photos of your product.
·         Take photos on models so people know what it will look like on them and how it will fall when worn.
·         Different themes can be used in marketing items such as weddings, hippy, holidays, sporting events.
·         Holiday seasons should be prepared for around October.
·         Use cross promote tools to help sell other items
·         Ship items as soon as possible

·         Include coupons or coupon codes in items that are shipped. 
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