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It's Friday November 12, 2010

  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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T3 Teleconference: Employee Incentives

Tuesday, November 16

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, EST

 

One of the best parts of being a member of CRAFT is the ability to network with peers. CRAFT hosts free monthly teleconferences during which any member of CRAFT can call in and talk. 

 

November's teleconference will be led by Karen Hoheler, CRAFT president and former owner of Whippoorwill Crafts, and Maud Boleman, owner of Black Mountain Studios. This months discussion will be about employee incentives.

 

The telephone number you will use is 1-800-898-1908, pin code 19897.

 

ACRE Orlando 2011

Education and Networking


In addition to the seminars ACRE will be offering, CRAFT will be hosting Table Topics - Lunch and Learn program on Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23. Join us in the back of the Exhibit Hall for this popular lunchtime learning series. Food options will be available for purchase, or bring your own! Presented by industry experts including Donna Milstein and Bruce Baker, there will be a new set of table topics to choose from each day such as: Buying and Selling American Craft In Your Store, Salesmanship, Websites, Customer Incentive Programs, Finances, Public Relations, Facebook and Twitter, Consignment, Buying, Advertising, Craft Photography, Turning Stock, Budgeting, Internet Marketing, the Future of American Craft, Hiring and Retaining Employees, and more!

 

For more information on all of the events, visit the ACRE Orlando site.

NYIGF Winter 2011

January 29 - February 3


CRAFT will be hosting Power Hour Table Topics program on Sunday, January 30 and Monday, January 31. Topics will include How to Use Facebook to Build Your Business, Public Relations Strategies for Craft Retailers, Building Designer Jewelry Business and more. For a complete list of event and to register, visit the NYIGF website.

CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.