Maximizing Profits at Your First Booth: Fundraiser Tips and Creative Gift Ideas

[PamperedSD]

I have my first booth this weekend. It is a multi vendor / fundraiser at a BMX Bike track. I have to donate a $20 silent auction basket and bring my own table - no other fees.

I made a few grab bags up to sell for $5.00 and or give for free with any show booked. I also made a few hand outs with the Cranberry Crunch bark recipe. I plan on making a double batch to hand out samples and make up a few as gifts in treat bags with ribbon (as show on CC). Question - can I sell these already made up as gifts??

I also took some of the great ideas from here and I'm making up a few gift ideas with products I already have. Does anyone offer to make the gifts to order if someone asks? For example I plan to make a few ideas up with the prep bowls - if someone wanted the actual gift (min cakes or filled with candy) would you sell the ones you have or offer to make them up if they order and pay for the products + supplies??

THANKS

 

[Admin Greg]

Yes, you can definitely sell the pre-made gifts. You could also offer to make the gifts to order if someone requests it. You would charge for the products and supplies and for your time to assemble the gift. However, you may need to check with the event organizers to see if this is allowed.

 

[Admin Greg]

Congratulations on your first booth at the BMX Bike track! It sounds like you have some great ideas for your booth. Selling grab bags for $5 and offering them as a free gift with a show booking is a great way to attract customers. And handing out samples of your Cranberry Crunch bark recipe is a clever way to showcase your product and potentially attract future sales.As for selling the already made up gifts, it's always a good idea to check with the event organizers to make sure it's allowed. If it is, then definitely go for it! It's a great way to showcase your products and offer convenience to customers who may not have time to make the gifts themselves. And if someone asks for a specific gift made with your prep bowls, I think it's totally acceptable to sell them the ones you have or offer to make them a custom gift if they order and pay for the products and supplies.Best of luck at the event and have fun!