What is vendor: Definition and 154 Discussions

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...

I am doing a non-demo-ish vendor event at my son's preschool this week. I will have a table and about 10 minutes to do a quickie demo...this is a very upscale preschool - most moms have nannies, shop in boutiques, etc (and then there is me - bahahahaha). Anyway -- I have NO clue what to do - I...

I have an opportunity to take part in a vendor event for the schools in our county and I need some help with the paperwork that I want to pass out. This is an event for representatives from the schools and PTA to come and check out vendors that they might want to use for fundraisers and other...

Hi,:) Trying to coordinate and share a space in Danbury, Connecticut; March 3 & 4th Times: 10 - 1 $100; 1 - 5 $140; 5 - 9 $140 for both Saturday & Sunday. 6 slots available; will give you preference, but first come/serve My display w/ entry box; you get entries/bookings/recruits from...

Just got the email 2 minutes ago!!!!!!! I can't believe it!!!!!!!! :eek: I love UPS! :( :( I always looked forward to the 'man in brown' coming to my front door!! Yikes, I wonder what they did or didn't do for them to change vendors! You know UPS' saying...'what can the man in brown...

Did anyone notice the link on CC this morning that says that Fedex is our new delivery vendor? The link doesn't work, but I bet that is going to be anounced at leadership. Personally I am disappointed, I have a great ups man.

Well I'm new and have a hostess that used to be a consultant herself, she's been nice so far and knows I am new. She just emailed me to let me know that after my presentation a woman whose daughter used to sell jewelry is showing the rest of her inventory at 40% off. She said that her guest...

Help!! I was just invited to attend my first vendor show. I am drawing a blank on what to do. I read about the tool turn about prize wheel and think it's great! what else do I do? Help please Looking forward to all of your expert advise:D Thanks to all Lorraine Eat a live toad in the...

I am so excited - don't tell anyone... but I was at a shopping party today with was a tastefully simple, do-re-me toys, a jewelry person and a purse person, and I was the only one who did well! But now, since the do-re-me person spent almost $100 with my I felt I needed to place an order with...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone is doing the vendor thing with David's Bridal with a group? A few of us in our cluster are doing it and it has been so disorganized. I was wondering how it was working for others? Thanks, mandy

I am doing my first vendor fair - My main business is fundraisers but I would like to increase bridal registries and booking What has been successful for the rest of you

I am doing my first vendor fair - My main business is fundraisers but I would like to increase bridal registries and booking What has been successful for the rest of you :confused:

For those of you that are vendors with Bridal shops, how do you approach the store about this? Do you leave flyers there or do you work shifts? What were the costs to be a vendor? Has anyone tried places other then David's Bridal? I'm considering doing this, how well has it worked...

Today I received a call from the marketing rep from Babies R US, stating that they had received my name as a PC consultant. They will be having a "Pampering Mom" demo with several different vendors on May 13. She said they wanted a PC vendor, MaryKay vendor, and a couple of others. I would be...

Hello, I have a vendor fair coming up in April. I want to focus on three main things: Bookings, Recruiting, and the Wedding Registry. I will have a door prize box. Probally a gift certificate that can be made bigger by hosting a show. ( I haven't decided on the amounts yet.) And of...

I did a vendor fair today and got some drawing slips with nothing filled out except there name and there imformation nothing filled in about wanting to host a show or anything that interested them. So what would you do with them?

I'm trying to find some other consultants who is a vendor with Davids Bridal...I really want to do this(I'm going to get 10 other consultants from my cluster to help). The store I'm looking at says that they are averaging 369 leads per month. I need to know if it's worth my money. I think that...

Ladies Does PC have any rules about allowing more than 1 PC consultant to have a booth at an event? I know some companies have a rule where there can only be one vendor for their company at a function. I have a situation where I paid for my space and the organization I'm does these events...

I just ordered some wedding registry cards, host envelopes and my biz cards there.( I hope they don't take forever to process and ship like I have heard ont these threads!) I was disappointed on the lack of inventory variety they carry. Anyone else feel the same way? I loved all that T & C...

This is just an updated version of one that I found here.

Hello Everyone happy Tuesday, I am in need of ideas. I am doing a vendor bazaar on Friday. There is not a stove that I can use to bake or cook on. So I need to know if there are other ways I can show our products? I was going to do fruits and veggies for the zester and crinkle cutter...

Can someone suggest some recipes that are quick and suitable for vendor events. I am not sure which vendors will be there but i dont think there is anyone with food. This is at a local YMCA so some light and fit recipes would be good. I am also thinking of incorporating valentines day into this...

Does any one know anything about are new vendor? maybe I'm just missing the link on the PC website.

How do you all find out about local vendor events in your area? I am putting one together with another person, but I don't think it will have a very good turn out. I would like to try another one, but I can't find any contact information on another on going on in my area. Any ideas?

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...

Hi Everyone, My friend and I have organized an event in late November with 20 different vendors. I am looking for some ideas on a flyer where I can have everyones names and a tid bit of information about their business. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance for your help...

I was invited to a Holiday Vendor Show in an "upscale" neighborhood! I am not sure what to bring and what to serve. I did a vendor party last week and made holiday cookies and the Touchdown Taco dip (I was the only one to eat either) No one tried any of the items to demo and most people knew...

I made this up for a vendor event coming up. What do you all think? Please feel free to comment...I'd rather get it right here, before going public with it. :D Thanks, Sandy