AboutShasta McLaughlin Expertise I can answer many questions about the art and craft show industry. I can help with booth setup, advertising and marketing, increasing sales at shows, where to find shows, how to promote an art or craft show, and much more.
Experience I have always been an artist/craft person since I was a child selling crafts at shows with my mom. I have also promoted several craft shows, and publish a newsletter for artists and crafters.
Publications EzineArticles.com
Education/Credentials Salutatorian of my graduating class. Associates degree of Graphic Design.
Question My sister and I were thinking about doing craft shows, but we were curious if we would need a permit for that. Do you have any idea where I can find information about this?
Basically every city, county and state has different requirements for business licenses and permits so you have to start at your city offices and hopefully they will have a number for your county and state offices.
Other things to consider are registering your business with your state as DBA (doing business as), getting a business license for buying wholesale, getting a business checkbook, insurance etc.
Insurance depends on your needs and should be discussed with your insurance agent who can help you find the proper company, agent, and policy to fit your needs.
Please let me know if you need more information on getting started.
