Originally Posted by
athomenow
Yes the shop is open. You have to understand living in a really small town to appreciate the concept here. This shop hasn't been open a month and all I'm trying to do is help her build a business. If you turn people off with too high a fee I'm afraid they won't be willing to even come in and shop. I was curious to see what others think so I could go back to her with suggestions. I would rather sew at home and might take crocheting there to work on. But I won't pay the $7 to do a social 3 hours with my own project and supplies.
I live in a small town rural area too - and I agree that if the goal is to get people to stop in and shop, she should ditch the food. Suggest a plate of cookies and veggies and bottled water and no charge to visit.
If the idea takes off and people want to expand, that is the time to discuss fees and food more than a snack.