Boost Your Sales at Upcoming Fairs and Expos - Tips from a Vendor Pro!

[chef131doreen]

I have 4 fair , vendor shows lined up Mon & Tues next week at
Health Trex a gym
April 5 A Mom's Breast Feeding Expo
April 20 An Animal shelter Fair
May 9 I"m on PTA I am setting up a Vendor Buisiness Expo ,

I hope I do well at these I usually bringtoo much stuff I really want to have a nice clean looking table and TAKE ORDERS is my main consern
( Need TPC Sales ) and of course BOOKINGS

I have done many of these never had a great turn out in sales I hpe this time its better

Any advice let me know

 

[redsoxgirl]

These are 2 things my Director gave us for the Home Show our Cluster is doing this weekend.
Hope they can offer some ideas and help for you!

View attachment Fair Info.doc
View attachment Demonstrating at Fairs.doc

 

[ChefJWarren]

When I do fairs, I take apart a catty and put each page in page protectors and have it in a binder on my table (open of course). This cuts down on cost so I'm not giving everyone a catty. Most people will stop to look at products and then start browsing through the catty. I keep order forms in the back pocket of the binder so they are visible when they are looking. I tell them that I am taking orders today. I have started getting lots of orders this way when usually I also didn't get many orders during fairs. Lately, I have been getting $100-$200 in orders! Which is great for me!

 

[chef131doreen]

Thank -you the ideas are great I will be sure to do what I can to have the best vendor shows Thanks again

 

[merego]

I am doing a YMCA benefit and I don't have any stock to take ( I am brand new) and sell while some of the other businesses ( Tastefully Simple, Avon etc ..do). Does that hurt you or will people still happily order?

 

[ted122781]

I am doing a YMCA benefit and I don't have any stock to take ( I am brand new) and sell while some of the other businesses ( Tastefully Simple, Avon etc ..do). Does that hurt you or will people still happily order?

For me, it doesn't seem to bother customers. The ones who order are already familiar PC and know that they will pay S&H for their orders. I get $150-$250 in orders at every booth, but I get a ton of leads, so don't be disappointed if you get low sales. Your leads are where you'll make your money.

 

[chefloretta]

I will be doing my first vendors night this Friday. My director suggested I bring the starter kit and a basket with some of the new spring/summer products. I will also be giving out last seasons catalogs which will have a sticker on them saying "This catalog has expired if you would like a new one please contact me" and I will include my info.

 

[ARA in PA]

How did your first 2 fairs do?