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It's Friday  November 13, 2009
T3 Teleconference
Tuesday Nov. 17th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
 
One of the best parts of being a member of CRAFT is the ability to network with peers. 
 
November's T3 will be led by Ann Ruhr Pifer, CRAFT Board member and owner of The Grand Hand in St. Paul, MN. She will lead a discussion on special events to drive traffic to your gallery.
 
For more information, visit www.craftonline.com. 
 
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Have you checked out the CRAFT forums lately?

Check out this thread, discussing Artisan-Certeck POS software.
 
This thread has some information and reminders about UPS insurance for jewelry shipments.
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   Would you like to be featured in the Artist Member Spotlight? Email rani@randomactsart.com with up to two paragraphs about you, your studio & your artwork. Please include links to your website or Wholesalecrafts page and up to two pictures to be included. You can send the pictures as attachments or just send links to the pictures on your website.
 
Artist will be spotlighted on a first come, first serve basis.
 
CC Try ItAre you already using Constant Contact? Are you signed up as a CRAFT Business Partner?
 
Being a CRAFT Business Partner gets you an additional 10% discount on top of the discounts already provided by Constant Contact for prepay accounts. So, if you prepay for 6 months, as a CRAFT member you will receive a 20% discount. If you prepay for 12 months, you will receive at 25% discount.
 
Not sure if you are already a Business Partner? There's an easy way to find out. At the bottom of a newsletter you have sent out, you will see a Constant Contact logo like the one above. Just click on it. That should take you to the Constant Contact home page. If you are a Business Partner, at the top of the page, next to the Constant Contact logo, you should see the CRAFT logo. If you don't see the CRAFT logo, contact Laurie Wickham at info@craftonline.org or (305) 664-3650 to get signed up.
 
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This Weeks Links 
 
From American Express Open Forum, Is Facebook Really a Good Tool for Business? 
 
From Karen Hohler:
 
From Don Gorenberg:
From the Retail Contrarian, The Holiday Season - It's On has some good selling tips for this season.
 
ACC has started uploading audio podcasts, photos and digest from the Creating a New Craft Culture conference program.
 
Found on the Niche Magazine Facebook Page:
 
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.
 
 
CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.