Monday, August 23, 2010

A Checklist of Things to Bring to the Bazaar

  • Enough Inventory for 2 days - No early tear downs are permitted
  • Your Tent - Unless your space includes one from us
  • Gridwall, Tables, Racks, Zipties, Shelving, etc.
  • We highly suggest weights for your tents - it might be a little windy
  • There is no divider between you and your neighbor, this is up to you.
  • Pricing gun, sticker tags, signage, etc.
  • Tablecloths and weights
  • Weights for your displays - pennies in plastic bags wrapped in fabric work well or rocks
  • BUSINESS CARDS OR FLYERS
  • EMAIL LIST - if they don't buy today, make sure you have a way to contact them
  • Business name banner or sign
  • Plenty of cash change, and a money holder (we suggest lots of $1 and $5) No change made on site.
  • Your laptop or cc machine.  We will do our best to provide wifi, but cannot promise it will work with your computer.  Please be prepared.
  • Promotional items - you may promote other shows you are participating in
  • Sales book, calculator, don't forget, it's easier if you add sales tax into your pricing.
  • bags, packaging, for purchases
  • Sunscreen, umbrella, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, sunglasses, a jacket/sweater (gets chilly at night)
  • Snacks + drinks (we will have some special offers from the Bishop Arts Merchants coming soon!)
  • comfortable shoes/clothes
  • a smile and good attitude.  Grumpy pants in the booth doesn't sell, we promise =)
  • Offer discounts or specials, this gives people a reason to buy NOW, rather than later.