#Marketti Ellie

Hi Nicki, 5 weeks to our next market at Ridgeway nr Sheffield. We like local artisan producers, high quality foods, handmade crafts. Customers go for quality, choice, friendly traders, fresh local produce. Regulars and new stalls, Morris men and brass band! #MarketHour 2018

Our next one in May will be the 12th. Steep learning curve at first but great friendly traders are really helpful. Helps if you really like markets yourself! #MarketHour

The brilliant @FareShareUK, which redistributes food that would otherwise be wasted, to those in need, is petitioning the govt to do more to stop surplus food being sent to biodigesters, instead of to people. Pls sign the petition and RT. http://feedpeoplefirst.org/  #FeedPeopleFirst

This weekend I'm at Cheadle and Inglenook farm

Eh' up Carl! How are you? It's been a while. Hope you are enjoying 2018...love all these new fairy houses. There's another couple of markets that I haven't been to.

Thanks to @Dumfries_Market @FoodfanStockpt @WoodcraftByOwen @WorkerBeeMarket @bombedoutmarket @Markettiapp @mfarmersmarket @Hannah_P_93 @ArtySally @RBKCMarkets @portoinsider @MyFourCats4 @chillidadd @Topchickprod @Kitsch_Republic @WoodWhispers and more... #MarketHour

Perfect question for next weeks #markethour. Will keep it for then. Just five minutes left for tonight and it’s flown by. Big #shoutout to @MyArti_Markets for organising such a great hour. More to come....

as a market manager stallholders switching all the time causes us problems as customers contact us if they have come along and the stall is missing #markethour.

We’re going to be bringing out #loyalty and #rewards syst ma for traders later in the year #markethour

Is it a similar process to consent for #playstreets down your way?

That's fantastic. I have seen quite a few bits and bobs from your events over twitter. Great that you are a maker too as you know what it's like to be behind the table as well as in front! Keep up the great work! Don't let us spoil your jam. #MarketHour

Thanks! We’ve only just started.. less than a week in! We use Instagram to show what is in the selection boxes.. #MarketHour

Aw shucks Yes. 1. Treat traders right 2. Support & encourage traders new to the game 3. Motivate local stakeholders by active listening 4. Own your mistakes 5. Nobody is too old or experienced to learn something new. If they don't agree...

#MarketHour Second Question for Traders: How do you go about choosing a market? Do you visit? Ask people? I have heard traders say about doing a mkt upto 3 times to try and give customers opportunity to return and purchase. What do you think? Any tips?

usually can't visit because I'll be working somewhere else. Ask other traders where they sell, and use a few websites that list events to find new locations. A couple of markets I go to just because I like them, not because I do well there ;) #markethour

Much more than chocolate.. have a look at our Instagram page for what’s included.. so many options available! We’re working on sample boxes for our stalls that we’re trying to get.. #MarketHour

That is amazing advice Esther. Totally agree. #MarketHour

Fabulous picture @portoinsider . Love it.