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Sharon Meriash
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Looking for a new credit card processing company
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Finney Jan 22, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
If you like the company you are using please send me their info. Thanks.
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Sharon Meriash commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 'Trouble and Joy at the Old Town Art Fair'
With such reasonable priced and great web site companies like www.squarespace.com...I pay $8 a month and have total control of my site...it makes NOOOOO sense. I don't sell art over my site either but it is a great tool as a portfolio, plus I…
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Sharon Meriash replied to Paul Zerjay's discussion 'Artist must acquire proper state tax license.'
Here is the link to the special event tax info for Colorado. I find some shows want you to have your permit ahead of time and some provide you the paperwork at check-in. Hope this helps. I live in Colorado. What show are you applying to?…
Sharon Meriash replied to Warren Townsend's discussion 'Have Art Fairs Lost Their Value?'
Well said Munks!
Sharon Meriash replied to Warren Townsend's discussion 'Have Art Fairs Lost Their Value?'
Some really good points esp about photography...i have a feeling we both have a few good chuckles to ourselves at every festival.
Sharon Meriash replied to Warren Townsend's discussion 'Have Art Fairs Lost Their Value?'
Thanks Warren for taking the time to share this.
I am a photographer and mainly show in galleries but love to use the art fairs to introduce and "test" new work and meet potentially new clients. And while the economics of the fair is…
Sharon Meriash left a comment for Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney
Hi Barbara,
I have actually been to Art on the Lawn. I lived in the Amana Colonies and Galena, Il for about 2 years. I had a small gallery in both places and did alot of shows in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, West Des Moines, Galena and Chicago. Have…
Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney left a comment for Sharon Meriash
Hi Sharon, I've been trying to move to Colorado for the last 10 years! I do spend a lot of time in Colorado Springs and Coal Creek Canyon, where my best friend lives. Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.
Barbara
Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney and Sharon Meriash are now friends
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Pat Finney replied to Sharon Meriash's discussion 'Looking for a new credit card processing company'
I got the Nurit Verifone 8020. I do pay a monthly fee (which I can not remember the amount right off hand, my wife is the buisness person and I'm the artist) for the account but I do not pay a wireless fee. It is a very reasonable amount…
Josh Trefethen replied to Sharon Meriash's discussion 'Looking for a new credit card processing company'
Pat -
I recently lost a bit due to my store and forward too - which wireless machine did you go with? Are you charged a monthly wireless fee as well?
Regards,
-Josh
http://JoshTrefethen.com
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Sharon Meriash replied to Sharon Meriash's discussion 'Looking for a new credit card processing company'
Great feedback Holly. Thanks so much!
Pat Finney replied to Sharon Meriash's discussion 'Looking for a new credit card processing company'
I use 1st National Processing also. They understand the art show biz. Some months I don't use them at all and their rates are very affordable. I used to use a machine where you upload your info at the end of the day. I got beat by a guy with a…
Sharon Meriash replied to Sharon Meriash's discussion 'Looking for a new credit card processing company'
Thanks Nancy!
Nancy Koehler replied to Sharon Meriash's discussion 'Looking for a new credit card processing company'
Hi Sharon,
I have been using the company 1st National Processing for several years. They are so much better than anything I have used before. They are by the way a sponsor of this website. Look down at the bottom on the right side and there they…
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- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 6
- First show ever
- Denver Botanic Gardens Holiday Show
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- At 4:03pm on January 23, 2010,
Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney said… - Hi Sharon, I've been trying to move to Colorado for the last 10 years! I do spend a lot of time in Colorado Springs and Coal Creek Canyon, where my best friend lives. Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.
Barbara
- At 9:51am on January 12, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Sharon. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Forum to introduce yourself. I and the other members look forward to your participation here. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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Connie Mettler
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