Do I dare?

[SimplyE]

Also I used my portable cash register for the first time and love it. I never collected sales tax in prior shows (I still payed it) but did at this show and nobody even blinked at paying it. This cash register will pay for itself in no time at all. Bruce

Thanks Bruce ~

I have been contemplating this, so nice to get your take on it. Does your register use power? I will not have power and need something REALLY portable. Also good to hear about the tax. I figured to make it easy on myself, I would not collect tax (still pay for it, though!) and use increments of 5 or 25, I.e. 5.25, 5.50, 6.75, etc.

Where are your pics? :wink:

 

[Bigmoose]

Hi SimplyE,

The cash register operates off from 4 c cell batteries. It also has 4 AA batteries to just retain memory. It does come with a power cord just in case it is available. Here is a link to the one I got. http://www.amazon.com/ROYAL-115CX-Porta ... B0001DCC2U

And here are some pics from the festival that I did. The show did well and we had a good crowd for most of the show.

My booth space.

A little closer, can you see my new cash register?

My left table.

And the right table.


Bruce

 

[Guest]

That is an awesome setup Bruce , I really like the way you have it arranged

Kitn

 

[dagmar88]

Very classy, Bruce!

 

[SimplyE]

Very nice!!! Everything stands out so nicely! I see the register. Thanks for the link! Will certainly look into that! I am assuming it adds the tax in for you, as regular registers do...

 

[AK_Homesteader]

Your display looks great - I like how the products stand out against the black table coverings. Glad your show was a success!

 

[heartsong]

x

i think you should do it!

also take business cards so people can reorder. i assume there will be lots of people from out of town. include an email address, too.

also take along a basket of samples. when you have some "browsers" extend a sample basket and ask, would you like to take a sample of my soap home with you to try?

people can't resist "free" and will add to your sales.

good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[SimplyE]

Re: x

i think you should do it!

also take business cards so people can reorder. i assume there will be lots of people from out of town. include an email address, too.

also take along a basket of samples. when you have some "browsers" extend a sample basket and ask, would you like to take a sample of my soap home with you to try?

people can't resist "free" and will add to your sales.

good luck, and keep us posted!

I keep forgetting about the freebies! How is the best way/size to offer? This is a go! I paid my dues the other day and have 400+ bars downstairs. I am now working on the other "stuff".

 

[heartsong]

Re: x

i think you should do it!

also take business cards so people can reorder. i assume there will be lots of people from out of town. include an email address, too.

also take along a basket of samples. when you have some "browsers" extend a sample basket and ask, would you like to take a sample of my soap home with you to try?

people can't resist "free" and will add to your sales.

good luck, and keep us posted!

I keep forgetting about the freebies! How is the best way/size to offer? This is a go! I paid my dues the other day and have 400+ bars downstairs. I am now working on the other "stuff".

i use a 2 x 12" pvc tube-it uses about 14 oz of oil to fill. line with wax paper. i slice them about 1/2" thick-perfect guest size, too.

www.yourorganzabags.com has the 3x3 bags for 5 cents each.

just punch a hole in the biz card and thread the ribbon thru and tie the bow. (thanks lindy!)

 

[SimplyE]

Re: x

i use a 2 x 12" pvc tube-it uses about 14 oz of oil to fill. line with wax paper. i slice them about 1/2" thick-perfect guest size, too.

www.yourorganzabags.com has the 3x3 bags for 5 cents each.

just punch a hole in the biz card and thread the ribbon thru and tie the bow. (thanks lindy!)

I do this size already with 2" pvc for my guest soaps and was going to sell them in sets. Although, the soaps I have already are wider than that at 1". I wonder if I should just cut those smaller. I also have been using those bags/method for some of my other soaps. Love em! Thanks for redirecting me :wink:

 

[LJA]

Bruce, the black cloth is genius. It really makes your stuff stand out! Very nice setup.