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Part 5: Costs, fees and the reality of running a vendor market

Part 5: Costs, Fees, and the Reality of Running...

Barbara Macy

Vendor markets come with real costs, real time commitments, and real responsibility. Learn what it actually takes and how much money it costs to run a market — and why...

Part 5: Costs, Fees, and the Reality of Running...

Barbara Macy

Vendor markets come with real costs, real time commitments, and real responsibility. Learn what it actually takes and how much money it costs to run a market — and why...

Part 4: Market layout, vendor mix and rules for running a vendor market

Part 4: Market Layout, Vendor Mix, and Rules Th...

Barbara Macy

Market layout, vendor placement, and clear rules play a huge role in how smoothly a vendor market runs. Learn how thoughtful planning and firm policies help prevent problems before they...

Part 4: Market Layout, Vendor Mix, and Rules Th...

Barbara Macy

Market layout, vendor placement, and clear rules play a huge role in how smoothly a vendor market runs. Learn how thoughtful planning and firm policies help prevent problems before they...

Part 3: Choosing the right location for a vendor market

Part 3: Choosing the Right Location for a Vendo...

Barbara Macy

Choosing the right location is one of the most important decisions when starting a vendor market. Learn why foot traffic, nearby businesses, and coordination with existing markets can determine your...

Part 3: Choosing the Right Location for a Vendo...

Barbara Macy

Choosing the right location is one of the most important decisions when starting a vendor market. Learn why foot traffic, nearby businesses, and coordination with existing markets can determine your...

Part 2: Permits, insurance and city requirements for starting a vendor market

Part 2: Permits, Insurance, and City Requirements

Barbara Macy

When starting a vendor market, permits and insurance are the unglamorous — but absolutely essential — first steps. Learn what's required, how to work with your city, and why proper...

Part 2: Permits, Insurance, and City Requirements

Barbara Macy

When starting a vendor market, permits and insurance are the unglamorous — but absolutely essential — first steps. Learn what's required, how to work with your city, and why proper...

Part 1: How the Corvallis Makers Market was saved and restarted in six days

Part 1: When a Market Disappears Overnight—and ...

Barbara Macy

When our vendor market shut down without warning, dozens of small businesses were left scrambling. What followed was an extraordinary week of fast decisions, community support, and one vendor stepping...

Part 1: When a Market Disappears Overnight—and ...

Barbara Macy

When our vendor market shut down without warning, dozens of small businesses were left scrambling. What followed was an extraordinary week of fast decisions, community support, and one vendor stepping...

Accent Yourself Jewelry signage for our market booth.

Vendors! Is It Ever OK To Leave An Event Early?

Barbara Macy

After more than 220 selling days, we experienced our first-ever vendor event shut-out — an entire day without a single sale. It sparked a tough but important question many makers...

Vendors! Is It Ever OK To Leave An Event Early?

Barbara Macy

After more than 220 selling days, we experienced our first-ever vendor event shut-out — an entire day without a single sale. It sparked a tough but important question many makers...