Because taxes shouldn’t be harder than setting up your booth. If you’re selling at pop-up markets, craft fairs, farmers markets, or Made in Iowa events, you’ve probably heard different answers from different people
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The Booth Boss is here to guide you every step of the way, whether you’re a seasoned seller or stepping into your first show. This resourceful hub is part advice column, part how-to manual — written by a vendor, for vendors. From display tips and pricing strategies to weathering slow sales days and handling last-minute surprises, this page is packed with real talk, practical tools, and a little bit of vendor-to-vendor tough love. [more]
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Because taxes shouldn’t be harder than setting up your booth. If you’re selling at pop-up markets, craft fairs, farmers markets, or Made in Iowa events, you’ve probably heard different answers from different people
Running a successful booth is both an art and a strategy. I was chatting with a group of vendors at a recent craft meetup, and one of them said, ‘I wish someone would
Social media can be a powerful tool for small businesses, but it can also cause real harm when used carelessly. Recently, we had to make one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever faced
Not every vendor wants their business featured in articles or social posts—and that’s okay! In this week’s Booth Boss, I’m diving into why visibility matters, how event marketing benefits your business, and what
From the Booth Boss: I Want You to Thrive Hey friends — I want to take a moment to talk about something I see at almost every market. You’ve worked hard, your booth
Running a small business often means wearing all the hats—owner, operator, social media manager, web designer, product developer, graphic designer, and more. It’s long hours and a lot of hard work, and sometimes
One of the most common questions we get from new vendors is:“What types of payments do most vendors accept at Made in Iowa?” Let’s face it—cash is still king for some shoppers, but
We’ve all been there. You’ve packed the car, prepped your inventory, printed your signs, and mentally prepared for a long day of smiles, sales, and small talk—and then, the text comes in. “Sorry,
Read Part 1 here. Part 2 here and Part 3 here. Part 4: Building a Business in the Margins of Your Lifewith real-life tips for making it work Not everyone gets to start
Find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Defining Success When You’re the Boss (of Everything) Here’s the truth:No one else gets to define success for you.Not your accountant.Not the algorithm.Not your most
