CityWoman
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I've got a few different ideas for supporting myself financially when I get on the road to live as a nomad. Having several microbusinesses appeals to me. I do intend to run an online service-oriented business, but I'm also pretty artsy and craftsy. So, I also want to see if I can make a profit by selling handmade items at various types of fairs, festivals, flea markets, and events.
I've been researching and keeping lists of ideas for crafts that are low-cost to make, not overly time-consuming to make, and easy to store and cart around in a vehicle. I'm familiar with festivalnet.com and have bookmarked a number of fairs and festivals that interest me. I have experience in sales and have run a small business before. I know there will be upfront space rental costs, and that some outdoor events will allow one to park behind/at their booth, while others will require parking some distance away.
I would like to read the experiences of people who have sold on the festival circuit while living as a nomad. Please share your views on the pros/cons, things to watch out for, how easy or hard it was, did/do you enjoy it, space issues and anything else you can think of that you wouldn't mind sharing. I am also wondering if there are ways to find out about foot traffic numbers other than via the organizers' marketing of their event. And any tips for record-keeping/taxes.
Also just wanted to post a link to this short article I found and enjoyed, written by a food vendor to describe their life on the road : https://festivalnet.com/other/news_letters/Commercial/06_17/life_on_the_road_cont.html
I've been researching and keeping lists of ideas for crafts that are low-cost to make, not overly time-consuming to make, and easy to store and cart around in a vehicle. I'm familiar with festivalnet.com and have bookmarked a number of fairs and festivals that interest me. I have experience in sales and have run a small business before. I know there will be upfront space rental costs, and that some outdoor events will allow one to park behind/at their booth, while others will require parking some distance away.
I would like to read the experiences of people who have sold on the festival circuit while living as a nomad. Please share your views on the pros/cons, things to watch out for, how easy or hard it was, did/do you enjoy it, space issues and anything else you can think of that you wouldn't mind sharing. I am also wondering if there are ways to find out about foot traffic numbers other than via the organizers' marketing of their event. And any tips for record-keeping/taxes.
Also just wanted to post a link to this short article I found and enjoyed, written by a food vendor to describe their life on the road : https://festivalnet.com/other/news_letters/Commercial/06_17/life_on_the_road_cont.html