How to Stand Out to Market Organizers

1. photos

Not everyone can afford a professional photographer, we get it! However, with iphone filters and programs like canva, adobe and more there’s no excuse not to have a decent photo of your products. Check out some tips and tricks here. Your photo’s should be focused on your products with a simple background so it’s clear what you are selling. If you sell jewelry, accessories or clothing, submit pictures of models wearing them to give an accurate idea of how they fit!

2. online presence

Make sure that you are posting regularly on social media platforms. And with that in mind, make sure you have a separate account for your handmade business that is not for your personal use. We don’t want to see pictures of your breakfast every morning unless you made the plate it’s sitting on. Market organizers will often look at your last post and if it was from a year ago, you application will most likely stop there. 

3. showcase your difference

You are most likely not the only one that does your craft. Market organizers get multiple applications for soap, jewelry, candles, cookies etc. It’s important to show case what makes you different from other vendors in your category. Do you source local ingredients or supplies? Do you give back to a charity or non profit? Do you make your own vessels that you pour your candles into? Share your story that makes you unique, it will make you stand out compared to a competing vendor!

4. booth set up

You may wonder why we ask for a photo of your booth or table display. We want not only your products to fit into our market but the way you display them as well! We’re looking for height, volume and consistency. If you show us a photo of a bunch of products just laid on a table, we will pass you right by. Your table set up is a way to show your brand, we want to see it set up like a mini store display. Add some height with crates or shelves, keep your colors consistent and on brand. You can check out our pinterest board for more ideas.

5. be professional and respectful

If we see negative comments written by you online about other markets and other vendors, it’s a no for us! We’re building a community of respect and positivity for one another and the efforts and passion that we all have for our small businesses. 

6. don’t give up

If you didn’t get into our market the first time that doesn’t mean that we didn’t like you or your products. Please don’t take it personally, It’s a competitive market out there and organizers get flooded with applications. We encourage you to try again for the next market!