What is vendor: Definition and 154 Discussions

Just a tip for those in the future who are doing their own vendor event or for those who do food at their event (someone had mentioned on here about making PC samples and selling them - check to see if food vendors are required to hold a state license. My sister and I are doing a little event...

I'm putting together a vendor event with my sister. I'm trying to come up with a flyer but I'm stuck at what to put on it that will really grab people's attention. I found a few on here but they talk about food and door prizes - which we aren't doing! A lot of them are about holiday shopping...

Thanks to a great idea from a past host, I am organizing my first vendor blender. I contacted a past host who is the "party queen" and got half a dozen names from her. Only the chocolate lady couldn't make it. So after deciding we needed jewelry too and contacting a friend in the business we now...

I did a bridal fair on Sat. That part went really good. But when I got home and was unpacking my bag I realized my 7in santuko knife was missing. I had 1 of my recruits there who helped me pack but I swear I put it in my bag. I have emptied the whole thing and it is not there. My lid to my...

Is it worth signing up for a 1st year vendor show? I have never done a show before and not sure what to expect. Does anyone have any tips on doing vendor shows? How big should I buy my table cover? It is okay just to buy a generic one from a store or better to make one myself? All...

I did an event at an assisted living complex today. I was the 2nd one there and was setting up my table when another vendor walked in. She knew the first vendor there and immediately started complaining to this vendor. The event was set up in the dining hall and the "cafe" across the hall...

So I am doing a fair tomorrow at a day care center. The day care's goal is to raise money so this is a fundraiser. However, there was no charge for the booth. Instead I am just taking any orders and putting them into a fundraiser for the group. The other vendors are doing something...

I am doing my first vendor event this Sunday. At first my thought was to make a cake, and serve it in my booth, am I shooting myself in the foot by trying to do something like that. The event is at a restaurant, and cake was the only thing they told me I could serve. But I am just wondering...

Ok I am a little nervous. . .I just booked my first Holiday Vendor fair with my Daughters school PTA. I have NEVER done anything like this. . . I looked over the other threads and there is a lot. So those who have done them what should I make sure I have and do? I love the catalog in the...

Okay I have been looking at the wonderful ideas and pics for the booths and they are just amazing. I will be the only PC Consultant there (no repeats) I want to hear the voice of reason and experience on what to carry, and dos and donts at the bazaar. i also have inventory from the outlet...

HELP NEEDED! Looking for Consultan​ts for 2 Vendor Show Opportunit​ies in Eastern PA :thumbup: ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello All, Hope this POST finds you well and Pampered!:o I have 2 GREAT vendor show opportunities that I would like to share...

Hello All, Hope this POST finds you well and Pampered!:) I have 2 GREAT vendor show opportunities that I would like to share with you; I currently have 3 to 4 slots open for our vendor table 10/22 & 10/23 in Allentown, PA and 11/5 & 11/6 in Reading , PA. Both shows will see...

Today I got a call asking if I wanted to be a vendor in our local church event next month. I said yes, however, I have no clue what I need to do or show do at the event. I would appreciate any advice or tips. What all tools do I need to bring with me. I currently just have the large starter kit...

Hello friends! I'm doing a multi-day vendor show, and one evening they are doing a power hour thing and want all vendors to have some kind of promotion or special. I need help with some ideas, please. Also, how do you do shipping at vendor shows. I don't wnat to offer free shipping (and have to...

Hello friends! I'm doing a multi-day vendor show, and one evening they are doing a power hour thing and want all vendors to have some kind of promotion or special. I need help with some ideas, please. Also, how do you do shipping at vendor shows. I don't wnat to offer free shipping (and have to...

For those of you who have done cahs & carry at a vendor show/booth, what exactly do you carry? How do you price it? Do you take item price and tax you spent on it and add a few cents to cover the shipping? Thank you for any imput.

I'm doing a vendor show next week that averages 2500 people. How many catalogs, mini catalogs, wedding registry, etc information do you think I should have on hand? I know I should give out the mini catalog if someone asks for one. What incentives (if any) do you all offer to get people to...

I am rather new to Pampered Chef but I am having a booth at a Spring vendor fair next month. I am curious if there is a way to submit sales from that day under a party so I can have a drawing for Hostess credits.. Now I know how to do all of that but where I'm confused is, can I have all the...

A friend of mine in another state has contacted me and some other direct sales consultants about joining forces for an online vendor fair (Tastefully Simple, PC, Mary Kay, and Lia Sophia). It sounds like a pretty good idea, but none of us has a great method in mind for the execution of it. Has...

I'm thinking of doing something different to entice people to give me their information and to build further rapport with people I meet at vendor fairs. I've been putting together little cello christmas bags with a recipe card, a couple of candies, and a silly little holiday doo-dad. Each...

HI Everyone, I just got off of the phone with my Host for Tomorrow. She informed me that she is now having a jewelry table and a Candle Company at her home the same time as well. Geeesh!!! So, I am thinking that if I don't want to be there all night I better change my recipe or think of...

The organizer scheduled the event from 12-8pm, didn't send out any information, didn't let us know how much to pay until the day before, didn't tell us how much space we would have, etc etc. It was just awful. It was hardly advertised. We had about 50 people in all day. I did manage to get $130...

So I was called last week to be part of a home expo at a local business who is trying to get people to come in. She said she would do the advertising, etc. She called today telling me that she wants the host benefits, me to bring an appetizer, etc., and for me to pay $23, since she isn't...

It's a gigantic fall fest, outdoors, several hours, night and day, multi-vendor, food vendors as well. I will have cash & carry, so people will definitely have the purse strings loosened up that day to buy and not just look at things. LOL! But I just need "ideas". I just feel "stale". I need...

Hello! I have done a couple of vending events at our local David's Bridal store, and have gotten a little response. The events are always on Sundays when traffic is a bit slower (they really should make them Saturdays!). But, I learned about their preferred vendor program, that you pay a...

This is my first time setting up a booth. I would think that you would set out what's in your kit but do you have anything that they can purchase from you right there without having to order? If I should, I need to order the stuff right away. Please let me know. Thanks, Lynn

Back story here a bit. My recruiter knows a gal who was setting up a Ladies Night Out and contacted her. She already had plans so she sent it out to her cluster. I answered and said I would take it, since I am new and need to work on getting out of my neighborhood. Next, I get an email from...

Ok, so I'm doing my first vendor fair on June 5th and I'm trying to make sure I've thought through it all as far as paperwork in case I need to make a supply order before then. Here's what I'm thinking Drawing/info slips (free cooking show drawing where everyone wins) Host packets Recruit...

I am organizing a couple of multi-vendor events in the fall and I want to advertise outside our circle of customers. Where do you advertise when you organize an event like this? It is not a fund raiser or non-profit event. I really want to generate some traffic and get customers other than who...

I'm organizing a vendor fair for this summer as a Summer Open House. I've contacted many consultants in the are from various companies and have had a lot of positive feedback. Nobody else wanted to organize it all themselves, but I am a teacher and summer is my time off to do other things like...