hi everyone,
for those who couldn't make it to our meeting yesterday (we missed you!) i wanted to give you an overview of what we talked about. we discussed a bunch of ideas for helping each other by cross-promoting. the most popular ideas were:
a) we are each going to make a bunch of promo items and bring them to our next meeting to exchange. please try to make at least 2 for each person (there are about 8 people who show up regularly), and of course keep them light and inexpensive. also bring business cards with you. this way when we sell something we can give them cards and promos from everyone in the group, plus a flyer with all of our info on it!
b) we'd like to do a frequent buyer card that can be used at anyones shop within our group. when they fill it up they can get a discount or something (details still to be worked out). we had a hard time figuring out how to do this- i kept thinking about it last night and, with help from my boyfriend, i think i came up with a good solution. i'd like to make a small (maybe postcard size) puzzle that has eugene etsy or something written on the front, and a promo code on the back. i'll then cut it up into different pieces so that the whole picture and promo code can't be seen until a person collects all pieces. when they have them all then they have the code, and therefore the discount! what do you guys think? i think it will be cute, and will be something we can all do easily, once we work out how to do the discount thing. they could be printed by someone, or i may be able to screen print them...
okay, we'd like to meet in about 2 weeks- so get workin' on those promos and keep brainstorming!
wren :)
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Love that idea, Wren! Very creative. We also need to figure out what they'll get when they put it all together. Will start working on my promo items....Pam
This sounds like it was a fantastic meeting! Im so sad I couldnt make it! These ideas are fantastic! Molly and I will get working on some promo items and will definitely bring some biz cards to the next meeting.
Wren the puzzle thing is so cute :D May I mention...At joann we have postcard size puzzles already to dissassemble or assemble and Im sure we could print on them or at least paint!
Cant wait to make the next meeting!
Courtney
That sounds great... how inexpensive are we keeping the promo's and how light? Book board & paper end up being kinda heavy so I'll think of something....
Postcards!
I just found these in the forums, I think it would be a great idea for us to do something like this!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5685303
Kiley youve been added to the blog link section. Didnt notice you had one and werent listed. :D But now you're on there. Anyone else need to be added?
Courtney
I just created that this afternoon... as you will see there isn't anything posted yet- but it's coming. I'm still fighting with blogger to get a design I like. I found a bunch of great ones but blogger won't accept the code for it.
ETSY @ the BEACH END OF SUMMER ART SALE is ON & YOUR INVITED!
WHAT: Etsy @ the Beach End of Summer Art Sale
WHERE: Lincoln City, OR
WHEN: Sat, Sept 1
TIME: 10am - 6pm
WHY: Because we can
HOW MUCH: $60/ 10×10 tent/booth
DEADLINE: August 17th, 2007
WEB: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/ETSYbeach
A BIG thanks to the Lincoln City Cultural Center for sponsoring this event.
We have space for 104+ vendors -with more space available if needed! So come one come all!
Labor Day weekend is a HUGE weekend at the coast! The Cultural Center is located kitty corner from the D-River Wayside – which is the largest beach access in town, & on the busiest weekend of the year, is sure to be crawling with vacationers with money to spend!
WHO CAN VEND: This event is open to all etsy sellers!
LODGING: For those interested in joining us for this event please book your lodging ASAP. This is the busiest weekend of the year, & you'll want to secure your lodging NOW! I cant stress this enough! I've posted suggestions on the message board.
BOOTH PRICES: $60 per 10×10 booth. Booths can be shared. Reservations are first come first served. Registration fee must be received no later than FRIDAY AUGUST 17th.
PAYMENTS: Can be sent via paypal to Stone_River_Studios [!at] yahoo.com
Credit card payment can be taken over the phone 541-921-2045
Cheques or money orders can be made payable to River Stone:
River Stone * 5385 Siletz Hwy * Lincoln City, OR 97367
BE SURE TO INCLUDE: name, shop/business name, address, phone #, email address, & who your booth buddy is(if known) If you are in need of a booth
buddy, let me know that too and I will assign one to you.
Feel free to contact me with any Q's!
Thanks! We look forward to seeing you at the show!
--River
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