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		<title>What&#8217;s in a Consumer&#8217;s Mind During Trade Shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mara Hernandez-Capili</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a buyer I always see to it that I am deeply satisfied with every purchase. I always go to craft fairs where I can find unique and useful things for my own use. I also love giving away such items as presents and gifts to my friends, relatives and colleagues. They always admire these unique finds that I sourced out from craft fairs. It is very ideal to give away because its not pricey thus, would not make a huge indent on my pocket.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Mara Hernandez-Capili</div>
<p>As a buyer I always see to it that I am deeply satisfied with every purchase. I always go to craft fairs where I can find unique and useful things for my own use. I also love giving away such items as presents and gifts to my friends, relatives and colleagues. They always admire these unique finds that I sourced out from craft fairs. It is very ideal to give away because its not pricey thus, would not make a huge indent on my pocket.</p>
<p>Being a consumer there are guidelines that I have in choosing the right kind of crafts. There are wide options to choose from and it can be a bit confusing and overwhelming at first. Having a planned idea before leaving home saves me from making unwanted purchases or impulse buys in the first place. Before coming to craft fairs I already have a detailed plan on what to buy and what not to buy.</p>
<p>First important aspect I look for in a product is its quality. I really dont mind spending more on an item which I deemed has the better or the best quality among its contemporaries. </p>
<p>Secondly, a good attitude by the seller is a big plus in being successful in trade shows. There are times that I was able to buy stuff only because the seller was very accommodating and courteous all the time. I am one of the people who vouch that a sellers attitude is equally important with the product that she sells. It is true that hospitality can win you customers. That is the reason why a good relationship with your buyers is extremely important in the world of selling.</p>
<p>These are the things that I look for in trade shows- in a consumers point of view. This may be helpful for people who are thinking of establishing a business in the craft fairs industry.</p>
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<div class='links'>Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the <a href="http://www.VirginiaFairsAndFestivals.com">Virginia craft fairs</a> will open ones spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home&#8217;s borders. If youre staying in Virginia, the author suggests checking out the <a href="http://www.VirginiaFairsAndFestivals.com">Virginia craft shows</a> for entertainments to make your stay memorable.</div>
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		<title>Business: The Road to Financial Freedom</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mara Hernandez-Capili</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost all people wanted to experience financial freedom in their lives. We can see them doing everything it takes to someday be financially free. Financial experts advise us that the best and quickest way to gain financial freedom is to have a sound financial intelligence. This can be gained through continuous immersion of financial related books, seminars and classes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Mara Hernandez-Capili</div>
<p>Almost all people wanted to experience financial freedom in their lives. We can see them doing everything it takes to someday be financially free. Financial experts advise us that the best and quickest way to gain financial freedom is to have a sound financial intelligence. This can be gained through continuous immersion of financial related books, seminars and classes.</p>
<p>First example of the things that are being described in these books is that the employee should learn how to have an employer mindset. This involves the radical change in ones mindset since we are programmed to be employees. They should stop working for money and have money work for them. </p>
<p>Experts say that the first step in achieving this is by learning how to put up a business. Employees that are starting to put up a business still keep their day time jobs while starting to sell something on the side. They sell almost anything be it an insurance policy, a pair of dress, a car, anything! This will give them and equip them with the necessary experiences they need in learning to put up a business.</p>
<p>Creative people are very lucky since they can use their core gifts to make crafts and sell them. They can attend craft fairs during weekends and sell their stuff to people wanting to buy their goods. In this way, they get a first hand experience on handling their own business.</p>
<p>Now that we know that having a business is the first step in acquiring financial intelligence, we should try to follow these simple steps in order to achieve financial freedom.</p>
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<div class='links'>Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the <a href="http://www.VirginiaFairsAndFestivals.com">Virginia craft fairs</a> will open ones spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home&#8217;s borders. If youre staying in Virginia, the author suggests checking out the <a href="http://www.VirginiaFairsAndFestivals.com">Virginia craft shows</a> for entertainments to make your stay memorable.</div>
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		<title>Consumers Say on Trade Shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mara Hernandez-Capili</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a consumer like me I always want to get the best product on each purchase I have. I am fond of attending craft fairs as these are great venues where I can source cheap and useful finds. Craft fairs are the place where I find unique curios that are ideal for giving away as presents. I usually keep some of the things I buy and others I wrap and give as presents.]]></description>
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<p>As a consumer like me I always want to get the best product on each purchase I have. I am fond of attending craft fairs as these are great venues where I can source cheap and useful finds. Craft fairs are the place where I find unique curios that are ideal for giving away as presents. I usually keep some of the things I buy and others I wrap and give as presents.</p>
<p>As a responsible consumer I always prepare well before any purchase. Before going out, I already have in mind the things that I need to buy in order to save time and effort. It is always wise to have a vision of the product that I want before going to a fair. In this case, I would be spared of the necessary impulse purchases that sometimes happen to shoppers like me.</p>
<p>First I look for quality products. For me, quality means a reasonable price tag for a product. I dont mind spending more for an item which I know has a better or the best quality among its contemporaries. </p>
<p>Next factor I look for is the attitude of the seller or the merchant. I am one of the people who vouch that a sellers attitude is equally important with the product that she sells. Take a look at this example. If two products are balanced and have the same characteristics in terms of price and quality, one would choose to buy from someone she sees as a friend. That is the reason why a good relationship with your buyers is extremely important in the world of selling.</p>
<p>These are mostly the things that consumers like me look for in trade shows. This may be helpful for people who are thinking of establishing a business in the craft fairs industry.</p>
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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the <a href="http://www.VirginiaFairsAndFestivals.com">Virginia craft fairs</a> will open ones spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home&#8217;s borders. If youre staying in Virginia, the author suggests checking out the <a href="http://www.VirginiaFairsAndFestivals.com">Virginia craft shows</a> for entertainments to make your stay memorable.</div>
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