Craft shows are an exciting time. They created a product and now you are ready to promote and sell in local craft fair. However, it can be difficult to pack, load your vehicle, drive, and then set the sale.
To control an organized system with a good hand is essential. Keep up to date checklist on your computer and print whenever you need it. If a forgotten element, can result in a poor display and a loss of income. DownloadVehicles per day in advance, leaving more time to consider last minute. Packaging clogged as compact as possible and arrive early so that you download before the seller is the parking. Use a trolley or cart to move your cargo quickly from one event.
Inventory
The display must not look naked to discourage buyers. Sale will be late afternoon before closing to make sure you have sufficient elements to the delay in customers, because it can notto purchase if they feel that the ad was seen.
Boxes inventory must be the same size so they stack easily. Plastic bins to protect from moisture when it rains or snows, and are stackable. Although more expensive than cardboard, are a good choice. Label your boxes to make a list of contents to facilitate recovery.
Application Forms
Keep all your documents in relation to the exhibition in a zipper pocket. Thiscontaining the application to display the map or directions to the event passes, parking and entry and identity cards, if you sent. Some larger shows require liability insurance. Bring a copy of your sales tax certificate and a copy of the inventory you carry.
Screens
All display units should occupy little space during transport folding. If necessary, bring a battery drill rack to mount the event. IfThe screens are used to control the height limit. If you have a cash register, bring a portable stand for it.
Configuration for tablecloths
Use to pack a plastic tote box colored table skirting, coatings and tape. Bases and covers are made of cotton-iron, such as wrinkles to fall after the display is set. A double or queen-size sheets can be torn down and hemmed. Choose neutral colors and darknon-printed materials, as the product remains to be seen in this context. If you need special coatings fireproof table, the show usually there. If the show is more than a day, take the covers for the tables at night. Keep this box handy, as this first box, you are setting up your display. When packing to go home, use the field for scraps of food shopping, and personal items and put the tablecloths and skirting boards in stockBoxes.
Set-up box for electric cables
A second set-up box is for extension cords, power bars, clamps needed, masking tape (ribbon cables at the bottom), duct tape, glass cleaner, paper towels, light bulbs and spare parts. Put your name on all extension cords with a pen so there's no confusion when it comes out. Add all the necessary tools, like a hammer screwdriver and pliers. It fetches a few slices of small size (thin pieces of plywood or wood)legs under the table, but on a shaky or if the floor is uneven.
Bags and packaging materials
Sometimes it is the inventory position at the top boxes of bags and tissue paper, which provides extra cushioning for your items in transit.
Lighting
Clip-on lights are necessary for the special lighting to highlight your listing and must be included in a separate box.
Stool
Chairs are provided in good standing, but it isbetter to sell at eye level, so I have more useful. A folding director's chair with a back, if you find one, is the best. A folding deck chair, you can rest during periods of calm, especially in a show down.
Advertising
Bring business cards and door, as well as handouts. A list of shows is useful because people will show for you to look in the future. Add your website address on all material.
Cash Box or CashRegister
Include large floats and rolls of coins in your extra money. Bring credit cards and debit facilities. A linen apron for good money working with two or three pockets. Velcro can be sewn to the top of one of the pockets to make sure the bills do not come out.
Snacks
Bring a cooler with ice packs, water, cold drinks, sandwiches, and a thermos with coffee or tea and snacks. If you are employed, there is no time to go for the grantFood.
Business Input
If you do not have a sign, print on your computer and put it in a frame, or print it out as an ensign.
Tool Box
If some tools for your job, such as pliers jewelry is necessary, pack a separate box tool. If you demonstrate your craft, to ensure adequate supplies.
Other items to bring:
* Booth decoration, whether it is a theme such as Christmas.
* Calculator, price tags,Labels, pens, markers, display cards, scissors, tape, stapler, paper clips, pins, handkerchiefs, surveyors, pads of sale or cash register tape, tape, rope, glue, rubber bands, paper clips, wipes and a mirror (in case of sale of jewelry or clothing).
* Notebook of ideas for future shows include addresses, etc.
* Camera Photography of your stand so you can verify the different rules.
* First aid kit - Keep plasters, first aid ointment and headachesTablets on hand.
* Personal items - a bottle of water, cell phone, medications, extra change of shoes, sweater, jacket and skin care products.
* Music - A portable CD player offers a soft music background, but the event fun.
* Anti-fatigue rubber mat or a piece of carpet under your feet. If necessary, secure the ends with tape so as not to pose a threat of intervention.
* Fans - If there is no air conditioningand the climate is warm, bring a fan. If you have room for a larger fan to blow them in the shopping area to encourage customers to look for more.
* Costumes - Costumes If necessary, choose loose clothing made of lightweight materials, such as it is important to be comfortable, while selling, especially if the backlight is hot. A long skirt with a frilly scarf can be worn over street clothes for a costume fast.
OutsideSale
If you are sold to ensure that the canopy or tent is weighted down by gusts of wind. Exhibitors may be too heavy. Empty milk jugs or juice with water or stones for weight. Can make a fan for the summer or a heater for a winter event sold more comfortable. Other elements are: umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain gear, towel to cover your screen when it rains, and aCeiling.
It takes a sheet of nice to see planning and control elements required for a commercial event, but with experience you learn how to efficiently organize packet, and if you do it right, it's time for a cup of coffee goes to the people in your car to buy the goods. Processing happy.
© Linda C. Butler 2006
