November 1, 2023 | 2 minute read

Your Guide to Selling in Person

We’ve partnered with Square to bring you tips and best practices for selling in person.

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In person markets are a great way to reach new customers and engage with your most loyal supporters. But selling in person requires a different set of tools from selling online.

But don’t worry–whether you’re seasoned at selling in-person or just getting started, Square has the right product to suit your needs–before, during, and after your event.

Section 1: Bringing Your "A" Game When Selling in Person

Learn how to translate your online experience into a real world one. Here are some tips for thinking about what to bring, preparing your booth, and getting paid.

Section 2: How to Offer the Best In-Person Customer Service

The experience you create includes everything from how you interact with customers and how easy it is to purchase. Here we explore top-tips to make sure everything is running smoothly during your show.

Section 3: How to Fine-Tune Your In-Person Selling Strategy

Once the show is done, it’s your chance to reflect on what went right (or wrong), what new opportunities exist, and whether you want to expand your in-person selling strategy.

Sync your shop with Square and you could earn a $10 account credit!

Connect your Square account to your Etsy shop for the first time and make $300 in sales from your Etsy inventory between November 1 and December 31 to earn a $10 Etsy account credit. This special offer is only available to the first 15,000 sellers who qualify! Terms Apply.

Fees for using Square: Etsy does not charge additional fees for items sold through Square via inventory sync. Listings synced through Square will have the same $0.20 auto-renewal fee as listings sold on Etsy. See a breakdown of fees for using Square with inventory sync here.

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Square offers a complete payment solution to help creative business owners start, run, and grow. Use the free Square POS app to accept payments, keep track of sales, and get paid. Sign up today.

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