My saleable stock hadn't arrived in time for the fair, which I thought would make my stall look bare, but thanks to the help I received from my sponsor and another Phoenix Trader my stall looked full and very colourful!
The help came in the form of the loan of the card racks on which I displayed my sample cards - all of which I received in my £30 business kit! That's right - every card you can see on the display here was in the kit! I had enough samples to fill 3 card racks, which gave everyone who visited the stall plenty to look at! In addition to orders, I handed out several catalogues, had 2 provisional bookings for coffee mornings, and 4 people filled in the cards for an information pack on becoming a Phoenix Trader!
What did I learn from my experience? Well, the main thing was that I want to buy card racks etc of my own, as having a wide display means it is far easier for people to see what you have available. My plan is to have 3 racks (as shown in the photo) with the sample cards on show at the front, and the sealed stock to the back of them. I will also make a pile of catalogues readily available so people can help themselves.
I feel motivated to put together baskets more quickly now, for distribution to businesses for their staff rooms etc, as I know that will be a great source of sales and coffee morning bookings etc.
The verdict; Being a Phoenix Trader is going to be a massive amont of fun, and give me the additional money I wanted to cover those treats we have to really think about and budget for at the moment! It really it the ultimate part time job for me as a writer, student and mum, and I am looking forward to telling you all about it on here over the coming weeks and months!
Are you a Phoenix Trader? If so, how did you get started? How have you made the business work for you?
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