Can I Assemble a Mobile Cart by Myself?

Yes, you absolutely can assemble a mobile cart by yourself—if you’re using the right one. Not all carts are created equal, and some manufacturers seem to think your event setup...

Do Knock-Down Carts Require Tools to Assemble?

Most knock-down carts are designed to minimize or eliminate the need for tools, and this is especially true for premium models built for professional use. A knock-down cart, also known...

How Easy Is It to Assemble a Knock-Down Cart?

The Carrello, by contrast, uses FSC-certified Baltic birch, smooth tambour paneling, and customizable finishes that match the look and feel of permanent furniture. Yet it still ships flat, assembles quickly,...

What is a Knock-Down Cart?

Knock-down carts have become the modern answer to outdated, bulky equipment. Whether used as a mobile concierge desk, drink service bar, or merchandise kiosk, the Carrello by Vertical Ledge proves...

Is It Time to Go Big? When to Apply for Wholesale or a Trade Show as an Artisan Ready to Scale

Because there comes a moment when it’s not just about making cute stuff at your kitchen table anymore Let’s set the scene. You’re pumping out orders faster than your label...

Why All Markets Are Not For You

How to learn from flops, pack up with grace, and pivot to the right-size fairs or trade shows that actually move the needle Let’s get brutally honest — with a...

5 Metrics to Track After Every Craft Fair

Because if you’re not writing it down, you’re just guessing (and guessing is not a business strategy) You packed the car, set up your booth, smiled at strangers, handed out...

From Market Day to Long-Term Payday

How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Upcoming Market, What to Do When Sales Are Lower Than Expected, and How to Turn Events Into Online Growth Let’s set the...

Help, I Accidentally Built a Business I Don’t Even Like Anymore

For when the dream turned into a to-do list and you're trapped making stuff you resent for customers you don’t even follow back Let’s just say it. You started this...

The Myth of the “Perfect Market” and Why You Should Stop Looking for It Like It’s Narnia

A brutally honest but loving guide to finding your best-fit events without chasing unicorns or falling for curated vendor bait You’ve probably said it or thought it:“If I could just...

Booth Envy Is Real — And So Is the Overwhelm You Feel After Scrolling Market Reels at Midnight

A heartfelt, cheeky guide to stopping the scroll and actually liking your setup again You know the feeling.You’ve just finished a long market weekend, and instead of resting, you’re on...

Why Your Bestsellers Aren’t Selling Anymore (and It’s Probably Not the Economy)

Let’s talk stale product lines, trend-chasing, and why your top seller from 2017 might need to be gently escorted off the table So sales are slowing. Your top product —...

You Don’t Need 47 Products — The Case for Shrinking Your Line Before It Shrinks Your Sanity

Because decision fatigue is real, and so is your overstuffed booth table Let’s be honest for a second. If you need a spreadsheet to keep track of your product options...

You’re Not a Hobbyist, But You’re Not a CEO Either — And That’s Fine

A love letter to the middle lane makers who just want to sell their stuff without selling their soul So you’ve been in the handmade game for a minute.You’ve outgrown...

Why Your Display Isn’t Working — And How to Fix It

Let’s lovingly roast your booth and then help it thrive You ever walk around a market and spot someone else’s booth and think: “Dang, why does their setup look like...

How to Handle Craft Market Burnout (Without Quitting)

A real talk survival guide for when the hustle starts to hurt Let’s skip the fluff and get real. If you’re here, reading this, you might be in that space...

Should You Discount at a Craft Market? A Smart Strategy Guide

Alright, let’s talk about it — the age-old, often-whispered, sometimes-heated debate in the handmade world:Should you offer discounts at a craft market? You’ve seen both sides, right? The vendor down...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Merchandising Your Booth Like a Pro

When it comes to craft fairs, handmade markets, and pop-up events, your booth is your storefront. In just a few seconds, it has to communicate what you sell, why it’s...

The Art of Storytelling — How to Share Your “Why” at Your Booth

In a world of mass production and endless options, shoppers come to handmade markets looking for more than just a product — they’re looking for connection. And one of the...

10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Market Sales This Weekend

If you’ve ever packed your booth, set up at a local market, and left at the end of the day wondering “Why didn’t I sell more?”—you’re not alone. Market days...