The Artists & Profit Makers Guide to Selling to Stores: Navigating the World of Wholesale and Trade Shows

As an independent artist, maker, crafter, or small business owner, it can be overwhelming trying to get your products into stores. But not anymore.In this in-depth guide, artist and creative business coach Megan Auman walks you through everything you need to know to get your business wholesale ready - from designing a line sheet to taking orders to reaching out to stores to deciding if, when, and how to do a trade show.Drawing on her experience selling to hundreds of stores and exhibiting in over twenty-five trade shows, not to mention coaching and teaching artists and makers across multiple product categories on how to get wholesale ready, Auman masterfully guides you through every stage of the wholesale process.Whether you're considering your first trade show or freaking out because a local boutique approached you about carrying your products, you won't want to take another step forward in your wholesale business without consulting this book. Read more