I agree...more specifics, please.
Set up:
What size booth space would you have?
Do you need to know about the "mechanics" of a booth--tables, side curtains, availability of curtains to separate you from other booths?
Have you got the vendor booth guidlines which often include: what you need to do if you want electricity and how much wattage you can use, whether or not set-up items (tables and curtains) are available for rent, whether or not you must use a union contractor if you bring a set-up that needs some assembly on-site, etc.?
Selling consideration:
Do you have a DBA?
Do you need to apply to a bank for a business account or establish with Visa/MC to take credit cards?
Do you need to know how to stock a cash-box and keep receipts?
On-site photos:
Do you want advice on how to take photos on-site--and whether or not you can provide them "immediately" or how you should proceed with after sale delivery and billing?
I wrote this not to scare you off from what could be a fine opportunity, but to help you focus your questions to the forum. There are many facets of doing business in a show/convention atmosphere. I certainly couldn't help with all of these questions, but I have had more than a decade's worth experience (now somewhat dated) in the Art/Craft show business...I'm sure that among us, we could give you advice that could get you "up and running."
EDIT: I forgot a most-important consideration: Who is expected to cover the liability insurance?
Message edited by author 2005-09-19 19:38:12. |
