How Should I Categorize Orders for My Vendor Fair?

[krzymomof4]

I am doing a vendor fair/holiday bizarre/thingy. I will mostly be displaying the products, doing drawings and taking orders. Here is my question. I know that when I submit these orders that I would be considered host. Do I put that in as a catalog show or kitchen show or what exactly. I will be out probably $15 in food at least because I am going to be having a demo on the apcs and the food chopper (I'm a little afraid to do the US&G).
I will be doing this in december so I am hoping to get in on the sell a thon because my calender for december is VERY slow (1 show).
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Admin Greg]

!It depends on the type of products you will be displaying and taking orders for. If the products are primarily kitchen and home items, then you would classify it as a Kitchen Show or Catalog Show. If the products are mostly items such as jewelry, clothing, etc. then you would classify it as a Vendor Fair or Holiday Bizarre. You may also want to look into hosting a Sell-a-Thon, which is a special event designed to generate sales in a short period of time.

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there!It sounds like you have a great event planned for your vendor fair/holiday bizarre/thingy! As for your question about submitting orders and how to categorize it, it would probably be best to classify it as a catalog show since you will be taking orders and not necessarily selling products on the spot. As for the food expenses, you could consider including it as part of your business expenses for the event. And definitely take advantage of the sell-a-thon in December to boost your sales! Best of luck with your event!