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It's Friday  January 1, 2010
Happy New Year
 
Hopefully, you have all had a few days to rest up from a busy holiday season. Good luck and good sales in the new year! 
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Call for booth numbers.
 
Artists, please email your booth numbers for NYIGF to rani@randomactsart.com. 
 
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Have you checked out the CRAFT forums lately?
 
Anyone with information to contribute to this thread would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
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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.
Design ChallengeC.R.A.F.T. Design Challenge
 
Co-Sponsored with Buyer's Market of American Craft
 
Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, 10 AM to 5 PM
On the Concourse, next to the C.R.A.F.T. Booth
 
Choose 5 handcrafted art objects from a group of 12 BMAC artist pieces.
Choose decorations from our box of props.
Use our display case.
THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS YOU!
In 10 minutes, work your magic and create a store display.
 
Vist the C.R.A.F.T. website for more information, rules and to sign up. 
 
This Weeks Links 
 
From Karen Hohler:
Top 10 States for Small Biz - How Does Your State Rank? 
 
Recession colors mindset, behavior ot the new consumer. 
 
5 Ways to Grow Your Local Business with Social Media
 
From Don Gorenberg:
Three articles on retirement plans & 401(k)s for small business owners.
 
Pros & Cons of Self-Employed Retirement Plans 
 
The Power of Small Business 401(k) Plans
 
The Basics of Employee Retirement Plans  
 
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.