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09/19/2005 06:30:30 PM · #1 |
Help!!! I am excited and scared all at the same time. I received a call today from the local chapter of the NAACP. They are holding their annual conference here on October 20-22. They are having a Gala B/W ball and want to know if I want to set up and sell portraits. There is a $100.00 vendor fee but that doesn't bother me. I want the opportunity to get my name out there. I have lots of thoughts and questions running through my head and am hoping that I can get some good ideas and suggestions for how to set up, what kind of backdrop, portrait packages, etc. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Teresa
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09/19/2005 07:03:30 PM · #2 |
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09/19/2005 07:14:53 PM · #3 |
| I wish I could help but I don't have any experience with this. I bet posting more specific questions would help get more responses. |
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09/19/2005 07:28:33 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by trnqlty:
I wish I could help but I don't have any experience with this. I bet posting more specific questions would help get more responses. |
That goes for me too:( sounds like a great learning experience and I hope you share how it works out :)
Robert |
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09/19/2005 07:29:56 PM · #5 |
Eclectic.... veriety, you want to show that you can cater to all's taste. Not just "stereotypical photographer". :) I am sure you will do fine.
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09/19/2005 07:36:46 PM · #6 |
I agree...more specifics, please.
Set up:
What size booth space would you have?
Do you need to know about the "mechanics" of a booth--tables, side curtains, availability of curtains to separate you from other booths?
Have you got the vendor booth guidlines which often include: what you need to do if you want electricity and how much wattage you can use, whether or not set-up items (tables and curtains) are available for rent, whether or not you must use a union contractor if you bring a set-up that needs some assembly on-site, etc.?
Selling consideration:
Do you have a DBA?
Do you need to apply to a bank for a business account or establish with Visa/MC to take credit cards?
Do you need to know how to stock a cash-box and keep receipts?
On-site photos:
Do you want advice on how to take photos on-site--and whether or not you can provide them "immediately" or how you should proceed with after sale delivery and billing?
I wrote this not to scare you off from what could be a fine opportunity, but to help you focus your questions to the forum. There are many facets of doing business in a show/convention atmosphere. I certainly couldn't help with all of these questions, but I have had more than a decade's worth experience (now somewhat dated) in the Art/Craft show business...I'm sure that among us, we could give you advice that could get you "up and running."
EDIT: I forgot a most-important consideration: Who is expected to cover the liability insurance?
Message edited by author 2005-09-19 19:38:12. |
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