You've been accepted into a craft fair, you're making products like crazy and time is drawing near for the actual show. Here's a list of things to help you stay organized and not feel overwhelmed as you prepare for the upcoming craft fair season.
Product/Packing Related:
- clearly priced merchandise
- customer bags
- product information signs
- different sized boxes for purchased items
- extra price tags
- care instructions tags (for select items)
- inventory list (to keep up on sold items)
- string (I always have/need string on hand)
- newspaper or tissure paper for fragile items
Your Business Literature:
- business cards and holder
- booth signs
- brochures / catalogs
- company name sign
- flyers
- invitations to other shows / exhibits of your works
- retail order forms / price list
- wholesale order forms / price list
- handouts (ie show schedule, flyers, etc that go in bag purchases)
Office Supplies:
- scissors
- clipboard and writing pad or notebook (to track sold items, take notes, etc.)
- paper clips
- pens and pencils - red one for mark downs
- push pins & extra tacks
- rubber bands
- safety and/or straight pins
- stapler and staples
- tape - masking, scotch, duct, packing
Sales Related:
- calculator
- cash box with change (ones, fives & tens)
- cell phone
- charge / credit slips
- credit card equipment (unless you don't offer it)
- laptop
- receipt book
- sales tax chart
Miscellaneous:
- copy of your sales tax certificate of authority to hang in your booth
- show correspondence - directions, rules, regulations, phone notes, copy of canceled check, etc.
- copy of application with date sent and check number
- any notes about the show - pros or cons
- guest book (to create your mailing list)
- copy of this checklist
Hardware:
- tent
- tent weights
- glue for repairs
- hot glue gun
- pliers
- screwdriver
- tacks
- tape measure
- wire
Food:
- cooler with drinks & food
- high energy foods and juices
- napkins
- paper plates + plastic utensils
- thermos
- water bottle
Weather Related:
- battery operated fan
- bug spray
- sweater or jacket
- sunglasses
- sun screen
Health Related:
- aspirin and/or any medicines you may require for the day
- box of tissues
- first aid kit (bandages, first aid cream, allergies meds)
- hand lotion
- in case of emergency - phone numbers of family members
Cleaning Supplies:
- clean cloth rags
- garbage bags
- paper towels
Miscellaneous:
- camera
- cushion(s) for chair(s)
- needle + thread
- paper towels
You will probably add and delete from this list as you find what works for you and the things you need and don't need. :)
Article by Tracyville
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