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Getting Ready for the "Show Biz"

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This is the perfect time of year to organize and get ready for your upcoming shows.  Here are some things to think about:

  • Are your tablecloths clean? Has the color faded or changed due to the sun?  Do they need repairs? Or do you need new ones?  Keeping in mind that if the color has faded you can always dye them. 
  • Your tables: Are the legs sturdy or do they need a little tightening?  Could the tops use a good scrubbing?  Maybe you decided you need wider, longer tables (don't forget to check sale ads, during the winter tables are on sale)
  • Do you have a canopy or tarp, does it need a good washing?  Does it need repairs?  Does your canopy need rust scrubbed off the frame and a coat of rustelum?
  • Do you have a show cart or a box (etc) that you keep all your show equipment in?  Check through it and make sure you have enough:  Bags (paper or plastic) ( I save all my plastic bags for large sales at shows).  Do you have  4 receipt books, 2 pens, business cards, brochures, credit card receipts, stapler or paper clips, first aide kit with sun protection lotion,  money tray (etc) start stocking up on change, tools
    (hammer, screw driver, duct tape) brush/comb,  extra paper, mailing list book/paper, product signs, and clip board?                       

The winter months is the perfect time to work on these things.  It also helps to keep the winter blues away, because you know you are doing all of this for what's coming in the Spring!  Don't forget your vehicle.  This is the most important because without it you won't get to any shows!!

The list above my seem like a lot, but I have used all of these many times at shows. And knowing that I have all this with me, allows me to have a more relaxed show, which means I enjoy myself at shows.  And you know if you
are enjoying yourself, it will reflect in your sales!

Happy Soaping!
Carol
Carol Kapochus
Carol's Scents'N'Soaps