Switching over to pumpkin spiced coffee has got me completely ready for the fall, and even if you don’t like pumpkin spiced goods, hopefully the changing leaves and cooler weather has inspired you to redecorate your booth for the season. It’s time for Halloweenthanksmas, a combination of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and boy have we got some good tips for vendors.
Small Business Saturday comes up the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which brings huge opportunities for independent sellers to wow consumers and promote their holiday sales. The great part about SBS is that you can still participate in Black Friday, and then just extend your sales to Saturday. If you’re looking for good selling tips for that weekend, we’ve got you covered with our “Black Friday & Small Business Saturday” article inside, so make sure to give that a read.
Harvest festivals and events are still popping up everywhere, and well into Halloween, so there’s still time to snag a spot at one of these and promote your business. If you need a little inspiration for finding markets near you, check out our website FleaMarketZone.com and search by state, zip code or market names to find some.
For those vendors who sell e-cigarettes or vapes, be aware of the issues that are going on currently. The Wall Street Journal stated that President Trump is contemplating a ban on most vaping products from the market, citing growing concerns about the health hazards and rising use by teenagers of the trendy alternative to traditional cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration is also looking at a ban on popular fruity flavors, as well as menthol and mint e-cigarettes from stores and online sellers, leaving just tobacco-flavored products.
Comments, questions and ideas are always welcome! Email me at krystinam@sumnercom.com and tell me what’s on your mind.
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