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 Floorplan · Markets & Makersfloorplancanada.ca My vendor-show checklist | |
| Before I book | |
| Check table size, setup time and parking. | |
| Check show rules, insurance, permits and power. | |
| Check the weather and what your indoor or outdoor space needs. | |
| Decide what to bring, your prices and your sales goal. | |
| Take product photos and tell customers where you’ll be. | |
| Practise a few different ways to say hello. | |
| Ask before using table-leg risers. Use proper risers that stay steady and accessible. | |
| My table setup | |
| Make a business sign people can read. | |
| Bring extra business cards so browsers can find you later. | |
| Use a plain, solid-colour tablecloth so your products stand out. | |
| Put your contact details or QR code beside your cards. | |
| Ask about wrapped candy. Keep the bowl tidy and consider allergies. | |
| Make a QR code for your shop or social page. | |
| Try your display at a few different heights. | |
| Make your prices easy to read from the aisle. | |
| Choose price tags, group signs or prices on request. Compare your options first. | |
| Use steady display risers so products are easy to see and reach. | |
| Packing | |
| Pack your plain tablecloth, approved table risers and display stands. | |
| Count your change: small bills, coins and a safe cash pouch. | |
| Pack logo bags or stickers, with two business cards per bag. | |
| Bring two cards per bag, plus extras for the table. | |
| Pack your stock list, products, bags, wrapping and gift packaging. | |
| Pack change, your charged card reader, a power bank and your cash pouch. | |
| Bring scissors, tape, zip ties, pens, clips and a cleaning cloth. | |
| Check your cloth, price signs, cards, QR sign and approved candy bowl. | |
| Pack spare ties, tape, scissors, charger and paper towels. Ask before using extension cords. | |
| Bring a chair, water, snacks and what you need to stay comfortable. | |
| Check your tent weights and rain or wind protection. | |
| Show day | |
| Ask a friendly question, listen and let people browse. | |
| Keep the whole front clear: no bags, boxes, signs or loose cords in the aisle. | |
| Send purchases home in a logo bag with two business cards. | |
| Keep your change handy and your money and customer details safe. | |
| Arrive early. Keep the front, walkways and emergency exits clear. | |
| Test your card reader, phone connection and battery. | |
| Put out cards, a QR sign and your approved wrapped-candy bowl. | |
| Take a photo of your table before shoppers arrive. | |
| Note what sells and what people ask. Try a different hello now and then. | |
| After the show | |
| Count your change separately from your sales. | |
| Add up your sales, costs, remaining stock and card payments. | |
| Pack carefully and leave your spot clean. | |
| Thank the organizer and get back to customers who asked you to. | |
| Write one thing to change for your next show. | |
| Floorplan · floorplancanada.ca · A little planning goes a long way. | |
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