Recently, we wrote a series of posts discussing how small business owners can prepare for success at a bazaar. In this post, we look at things from the other point of view — the organisers. We asked 4 organisers — Jane, Masayo, YuKiat and Adeline to join us for a virtual teh tarik session to share what makes a good bazaar, the challenges faced and …
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Bazaar hacks for small businesses (part 3)
(This is part 3 of a 3-part series outlining strategies that may give your business an advantage at competitive bazaars. Click here to read part 1 and part 2) The day after your experience at the bazaar is very much like the day after you get back from a long holiday. You’re tired, your stuff is still packed in various bags, and you have a …
What can one expect from a twilight market in suburban Adelaide?
It has been awhile since we put up a post about markets in Adelaide. Now that it is winter and the sky is dark before 6pm, visiting a twilight market sounds like the perfect excuse to stay outdoors just a little longer. Besides, yours truly really misses the hustle and bustle of a neighbourhood pasar malam (night market). So, how does a winter twilight market …
Bazaar hacks for small businesses (part 2)
(This is part 2 of a 3-part series that outlines some strategies that may give your business an advantage at competitive bazaars. Click here to read part 1.) So you’ve done your homework and prepped yourself for weeks. The big day is finally here! You wake up early, grab a healthy breakfast (or nasi lemak tambah lauk) and arrive at your spot nice and early. …
Bazaar hacks for small businesses (Part 1)
You’ve booked a stall, made heaps of great product, sent out multiple posts on social media — and yet sales didn’t turn out as well as you had hoped. What went wrong? Was it bad feng shui, too many competitors, low foot traffic? In this 3-part series, we will share what you can do before, during and after a bazaar; to make it count for …