Small Business
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How to Launch and Grow a Local Craft Business in 2026
A single handmade soy candle, retailing for $13, carries a true production cost of $5.
Local Support, Not Tourists, Will Save Palm Springs Businesses.
During Palm Springs' scorching summer, when tourist numbers plummet by 70%, it is not the luxury resorts that keep the city alive, but the quiet, consistent spending of its year-round residents.
Midsummer Artisan Market Phase Three crafts attractions draw crowds
The Midsummer Artisan Market's Phase Three exploded on its opening weekend, drawing an estimated 15,000 visitors—30% above projections, according to the City Tourism Board.
How Do Small Business Makers Market Local Regulations Work in 2026?
Sarah, a ceramic artist, faced a $500 fine for selling her handmade mugs at a local craft fair without a temporary vendor permit she didn't even know existed, according to Local City Bylaws Department
What Is a Local Artisan Market Guide for 2026?
Organizing a local craft fair can now cost organizers nearly a thousand dollars a month for full-service management.