What is vendor: Definition and 151 Discussions

Okay- My brain is MUSH so I am hoping someone has one of these, so I don't have to re-invent the wheel! I need a proposal letter to request being a vendor at a local farmer's market. Help. :o

I have a show tonight that is getting very "Out Of Whack". At first, it was someone asking me to come and do a cooking show, and also asking if she could sell her "self Breast Exam kits" at the show as well. I said fine, since it ties in nicely with the whole May HWC thing. THEN a week later...

I've done several vendor/craft fairs and want to try something different. I want to put out the Food Chopper with the cutting board and the Mandoline with the Batter Bowl--trying to spark up interest for booking June shows!!! What are some ideal food/items to demo with these products? It has...

Critiques, comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I received an invitation from a recent guest and possible future host to participate in her church's upcoming fundraiser. I can see the possibility of prospects but I will be out a lot initially. They basically want me to give all my profits (after cost of catalogs, etc.) to them for their...

I have made it sort of a rule that I don't do booths - for me, they have just seemed to be too much work and money invested for the results I've gotten from them. HOWEVER - I have a friend from church who has just bought a Women's Gym that went out of business, and as part of their grand...

I have a vendor show I am doing tomorrow. I am setting up my table with all of the new products I have, as well as the HWC items to encourage people to book May shows. I also am having a drawing for a free cooking show, 10% off any catalog orders placed with me the day of the show, and anyone...

Ok I am doing a Vendor Fair on Sat. and I am to bring some food for the brunch. What would you bring that doesn't need to be kept warm and will feed alot?

I have a two vendor shows I am doing...one in April and one in May, and I thought I would get the HWC host a show marketing cards from merrill. I thought it might be cute to attach a HWC pin to the card, as a gift for the people I am handing them out to. Anyone have some pins they would like...

I just was offered an oppourtunity to set up a booth at a "Cabin Fever" sale at a local middle school. Now I have done 2 vendor shows since starting with PC in Oct, and neither have been too successful. The first one I went to, I got ONE lead and she ended up booking a party, but I lost...

I did a craft show in November. The vendor (handmade tutu skirts) next to me chatted all day and had a good time. She ended up placing a $170 order with me at the end of the day! The packaged was delivered 11/21; I called and left her a message saying I hope she was enjoying her merchandise and...

I had my open house yesterday and it was a bomb! Between myself and all the vendors, we probably invited 500-600 people. The host even put out about 150 flyers around her neighborhood! One vendor had 4 family and friends come, my mom came and one person from school came (3 of the vendors are...

Hi, i have my first vendor fair tonight and i'm afraid i'm bringing WAY too much for display. here's what i have so far 3 mixing bowls with ribbon around them, food chopper, bamboo cheese board, small batter bowl with celebration cookie mix, large batter bowl set up like a gift set...

Hi, I'm participating in my first vendor fair tomorrow night and i bought 200 holiday mini-catalogs and 200 chocolate bliss recipes cards to give out with my information on it. BUT, several people in my cluster say the best way to get customers is by giving an actual catalog. I was only...

I tried to order a Pampered Chef Franklin Covey calendar refill and can't find them anymore. What's up?:(

I'm in the throws of getting my house ready for tomorrow and wondered abotu chairs. Should i try and get out as many chairs as I can find, or not? I mean, when i go to a bazaar or craft fair, people aren't sitting about...but since we are having finger foods/drinks, I'm unsure how I should...

I had about 4-5 different pieces of paper with little reminders of what to pack and how to display for my booths, now I've combined them all into one useful blueprint! :D I hope someone else will find it handy too! :balloon: I'm also open to suggestions! I did one this last weekend...

Question for all you smart ones out there...I got invited to a vendor fair in November. :D I'm so excited and I got a few ideas from my director, but I was wondering what all you do/bring with you. :confused: This would be my first one ever. :eek: So any ideas or suggestions you can give me...

Hi--I am strongly considering (in fact have already invited 2 other vendors) hosting an event at my house in mid November to help people get ready for their holiday shopping. RIght now it would be me with PC, a former host of mine who sells Silpadda, and another future host who sells S. Living...

I'm doing an open house next weekend at a rec center with several other vendors. Here's my dilemma...should I take new and old products or just the new ones (level 2) that i earned? Any suggestions/thoughts would be helpful. Today I'm spending the day reorganizing and changing over all my...

Has anybody had succes being part of these shows with multiple vendors? I'm doing a show next weekend with Tastefully Simple, Home Interiors, some wine company and a purse/jewelry lady. I've heard that these are not very good for sales because people are dividing their budget among so many...

I will be doing my very first vendor fair soon... any suggestions on how to make it work the best it can would be great... TIA

I have been invited to be a vendor by the Ladies Auxillary for a local Elks Lodge. They are having an open house. I have no other information. I have asked the person who invited me for contact information. What information do I need to find out? (Fees, registration, do they provide the...

I am doing a "Mom's Night Out" at an Elementary School on Friday night. They are asking that a door Prize be donated, and I am trying to think what would be good.... Microfiber Towel? Scraper? Serving Spoon? Medium Scoop? RUFTH Trivet?

Last night, my director told me that she would see the products from the new licensed vendor (the one replacing VIP) first, because they are being unveiled at a Director's event. I just re-read the email from HO and that wasn't mentioned. Anyone know if that is the case? Maybe Director's got...

Ok. I am doing a vendor event for which I paid for. Included in this fee is a newspaper 1/2 page advertisement. It is my understanding that I can list website address if the advertisement is paid for? IS this correct? I need to have this sent in to the paper by tonight.TIA

I have already posted this in the lounge, but I really need help so I am putting it here also. My DH is freaking about money right now! If anyone has any downline or knows of any consultants in the central Illinois area who would like to participate in a vendor event PLEASE contact me through...

I just got the email from HO that VIP will no longer be a vendor...keep an eye out for big deals! I think I'm excited at the prospect of more variety and lower prices, but I'm afraid the new place will be worse! I guess we'll see soon enough (or NOT soon enough since they're not unveiling...

I have a neat opportunity... I'm invited to be a vendor at a formal (she said, Dress like you are attending a wedding) event. I will be set up from 5-7pm offering appetizers. It's like taste-testing prior to a Fundraiser dinner. I can promote my products, take orders, offer a raffle, try to...

I woke up today feeling like cr*p...headcold, sore throat...blah. This morning tonight's hostess called to cancel (woo hooo!!!!) so I can rest tonight wheich makes the vendor event a lot less stressful at 8am tomorrow. I am doing the Caramel Apple Bread Pudding - in the DCB, will place that on...