\ntent<\/a> (you know how much I love mine!<\/a>)
\nweights<\/a>
\nfolding tables<\/a>
\ntablecloths<\/a>
\ndisplays
\nsignage\/banners
\nfolding chairs<\/a> (or taller director’s chair<\/a> so you aren’t hidden behind your display!)
\nbusiness cards (I use GotPrint.com<\/a>)
\ncredit card processing (get a free square reader with the first $1,000 processing fees free of charge!<\/a>)
\nsmall bills for change (cash sales)
\ntarps<\/a> (for bad weather\/cover your tables)
\nshopping bags for sold items<\/a>
\nproduct!<\/p>\n
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\ndrinks
\nsnacks
\ncooler<\/a> (I bought mine at costco but I LOVE it and it folds FLAT for storage!)
\nbattery operated fan<\/a> (and batteries<\/a>!)
\ncooling towels<\/a> \/sweater (depending on temp)
\nanti fatigue mat to stand on<\/a> (not mandatory but nice to have)
\nadvil\/tylenol\/immodium\/allergy meds
\nfirst aid kit<\/a> (you should have this in your car at all times anyway!)
\nsunscreen<\/a><\/p>\n
\ntape<\/a>
\nduct tape<\/a>
\nscissors<\/a>
\nrope\/cording<\/a>
\npaper towels
\npens
\npaper
\nnapkins\/tp (don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t knock it! I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been at a show that ran out of tp in a porta potty before and I was glad I had my own!)
\nportable cell charger\/battery backup<\/a>
\noutdoor extension cord<\/a> (I always have one just in case)
\nextension splitter<\/a> (to plug more than one item into)
\nwet wipes<\/a> (often no running water at outdoor events)
\ntool kit<\/a> (screwdriver, pliers \u00e2\u20ac\u201c little things in case of break or repair! You should keep this in your car anyway!)
\nextra price labels
\nsafety pins<\/a> (I like the larger size)
\nclamps<\/a> (Clip down a blowing tablecloth, or clip two things together; I’ve needed this more times than I can count!)
\nbungee cords <\/a> (again in a variety of sizes and SO useful!)<\/p>\n
\nsmall mirror<\/a> (if anything that needs trying on)
\nindividually wrapped mints\/candy<\/a> (for customers \u00e2\u20ac\u201c I find it helps draw people in. Nothing that melts outside!)
\nbed risers<\/a> to lift tables (can be helpful to make tables higher so people don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to bend down)
\nrug for booth (totally optional)
\ndecor\/decoration\/ways of making booth more appealing\/pretty
\nstorage totes (locking)<\/a> to carry your supplies
\ndolly<\/a> or flat rolling cart<\/a> (I have this one since it folds flat) or utility wagon<\/a> for transporting items from car to booth.
\nsolar lantern<\/a> (in case it rains and you need light or if setup\/breakdown is in the dark)
\nwaterproof led rope light<\/a> (I string these along my tent frame to illuminate inside in case of rain or dark)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.phoenixfiredesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/seminole-booth-setup-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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