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It's Friday  October 16, 2009
Have you checked out the CRAFT forums lately?
 
Check out this thread, discussing cost saving techniques in a tough economy.
 
This thread is looking for your thoughts on the new Niche show in Las Vegas.
 
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There will be two T3 teleconferences in October. 

Tuesday, Oct. 20,
9 am EDT 
Janet Francoeur, CRAFT Board member and owner of Carolina Creations in New Bern, NC leads a discussion of ideas for Christmas Promotions and ideas for stocking stuffer priced items for Christmas.
 
Have a list of what you're doing for Christmas and a list of items with contact information to share with others on the call.
 
Call in at 1-80-898-1908, then pin code 19897#. 
 
  
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Save Money Processing Credit Cards
Join Us on the next T3
 
Tuesday, October 20, 10 AM EST
 
Edith Ransom from Bank of America will be on this teleconference to explain the CRAFT credit card processing program.  With the holidays coming up you can save substantial dollars.  Take one hour; save money forever!  (Remember, you do not need to have a BofA account to participate.)  During the call, access this chart on your computer.  Edith will use it to show you what the fees are. (If the link does not work, the chart can also be accessed through the calendar page for this event on the CRAFT website)
 
Call in at 10 AM est,  1-800-898-1908, then pin code 19897#.  Janet Francoeur will be finishing up the 9 AM holiday discussion so don't be surprised if you hear the end of that discussion.

 
This Weeks Links 
 
Tips to Better Google Analytics by Bryan Eisenberg, Website Magazine
 
From Greg Worden, Vermont Artisan Designs:
While the main purpose of this site is to sell you their product, their blog has some good articles & videos, like Six Steps to a Successful Sale.
 
From Robert Rickard, Rickard Studio:
This website should be of interest to artists.
Accidental Creative helps those who must create to succeed unlock their creativity. Accidental Creative helps creatives find their passion so they can once again enjoy what they do and change the world with revolutionary ideas.
 
Have you read a blog or an online article that you found interesting or helpful? If it was helpful to you, it will probably be helpful to other gallery owners and artists.

Send it to me at rani@randomactsart.com to be included in our weekly newsletter.
 
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