Has anyone ever worked as a vendor at festivals? If so, what was your experience like?Did you make a profit?
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I worked at the local fair. It is the biggest fair in the State of Maine and the company I worked for made alot of money. I worked selling Sausage, Steak bombs and drinks. At $5.00 a sandwich and the place was always packed, they made a killing. Never hurts to try :D.
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i worked as marketing strategist before, boring!\nthen a freelance graphic designer, tiring\ndid some management thingy in my husband's company, boring and tiring too\n\nand finally a freelance runway make up artist, super fun and exciting!\ni get to meet lots of beautiful people, i received invitations to cool fashion shows\ni dont make lots of money, but at least i have fun doing it!
461997
I've been trying to make it as a book seller for over a year, I gave up this week.(my last sales finish in 2 hours with no bids so far, sob sob.) A friend of mine gave up her job and now sells full time, hair accessories, make-up and junk jewellery.\n\nThe most money I 've made is with Depression glass (but only the American market seem to go for that not here in the UK), John Lennon items and Michael Hutchence stuff.\n\nDVDs are good, I sold one I found in the street for £12, and larger women's clothes can rocket in price.
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I don't know - I suppose it depends on what you are going to sell and whether other people are selling a similar item and prices etc. \n\nI sell quite a few quality products on there, just as a hobbie really and it is a great way to make some extra cash.  \n\nIn the long-term though  .. could you rely on this as a main source of income for yourself or your family? and you have not got a pension scheme with it etc. \n\nIt is worth looking into and doing your research.
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i was 17 when i 1st started to work. :P i worked as a cashier/host... it's was hectic working at a restaurant.. but yea Got a lot of experience out of it : ) Looks good and all in my application when I apply at another job :D
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Well, to be quite honest, I've never known anyone who has made a living with an internet business. That is not to say that it can't be done. However, I have my own business, which is doing quite well. I put a bit of money into it to get started, and I am doing great. I am a DJ/KJ..(KJ-karaoke) and it took a few years to get it off the ground. Now it's to the point that I'm double booked, and (thank God for me having 2 systems) I can pretty much keep up on shows. It just takes a lot of time and effort to get your own business going. Good luck!
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I'm not sure what your experience or education is in...but when you said Utah...I saw fireworks!\nI have a friend who just started selling lia sophia jewelry in Wyoming and she is the only one for miles and miles and miles and she is making so much money, I'm jealous!  Her business is BOOMING and I know in Utah, you'd have the market cornered!!!  Check it out.
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I think it is a good idea if you are really involved and want to do it. I would suggest starting by doing a few parties for free, and then once you get some business, start charging. Good luck!
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Tastefully Simple Products!!!! You get 34% off each product you sell. You can get a website from them for $50 and you don't have to do a thing with the website they change it and when someone buys the products they automatically ship the products to them you do nothing!!! You have great home parties that the hostess prepares most of the food you bring pre-poured samples. Its great I absolutely love what I do. How else can you get paid to go to a party and eat?? The food sells itself. and their moto the food you love and the time you deserve. All their products are open and serve or use as little as two ingredients. I would be interested in helping you get started if you would like?? E-mail me and I can help you get started!!!!
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If you create your own business you may be able to make a few bucks.  Not too much though.  It just take more time than it is usually worth.  There is only a certain amount people will be willing to pay for crafty like items. \n\nIf you do it for a company be prepared to make next to nothing.  It really isn't worth it.  I looked into that when I was about 24 or so.  I was having our first kid and wanted some extra income.  What they instructed to be done took way to long in comparison to what they were willing to pay for it.  the compensation was like 3rd world labor.  they may as well go over to one of those countries and get them to work on it in the sweat shops.  Because at the prices they are willing to pay that's all they will probably get.
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That's an awfully general question.  So I'll guess that you want to be a vendor for events at a local venue (e.g. conference center or arena).  If so, then contact the venue (the vendor management office maybe) and ask them what they need from you to prove that you're a responsible vendor or if you need to be a lowest bidder.
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LensCrafters is running a scam. \n\nI went there yesterday and showed them the box I'm living out of, and I even blew some of my unimaginable halitosis on the lady who was fitting a frame on my face.  I thought for sure I was going to get hooked up!  But they pointed at my "Will Work for Food" sign, and noted that I used a "Sharpie" Brand marker to write on the sign (instead of using my own feces - oops, my mistake),  and they said that *I* was too rich, too.  \n\nIt must be a marketing strategy.
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okay... this is really weird but I am into selling at flea markets and the nickname that my parents gave me is LeeLee. Freaky!!!! Anyway ....here is what has scored for me in the past.  The dollar store stuff...there are some websites where you can get the odds and ends for a real cheap deal in bulk from the dealers that sell to the dollar stores.   Electronics no matter what it is ... phones...cd players.etc. etc,but you have to find a great buy in order to make any money on this.  These are just a few suggestions,no matter what you decide... have fun and make some money!!!!!
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I was in the same boat as you are and all i found was a bunch of scams...You will get answered by people referring you to survey sites beware i went to them and they dont work they all want money...The best thing i found was selling mary kay....you can set up a website and sell it and you can also sell it by having parties. It is a great income if you are determined to put a little effort into it and it doesnt take a lot of your time just a party once every couple weeks....
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I have been involved with Burnlounge since April and think that the idea behind them is wonderful.  You could potentially earn a lot of money, but you have to do a little work to get it.\nIf you have any questions, feel free to email me and I will try to help answer them for you :)
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Great question.\n\nFrom my experience, the best source for wholesale quality goods is eBAY, believe it or not. Just click the eBay link below.\n\nDrop shipping is almost always a dangerous money-losing scam.\n\nLook, use your common sense -- wholesaling makes sense, the wholesaler does not want to deal with small sales, customer service etc. Being a middleman is as American as apple pie and baseball.\n\nSo why would a wholesaler be a dropshipper?\n\nAnswer: to make money off of YOU!\n\nIn my experience you have to work your butt off to make money. There is no easy sit back and make money while you  sleep too good to be true system, unless it is crooked.\n\nI have found EXCELLENT wholesalers on eBay with long track records and pristine feedback.\n\nI risk my money and buy a pallet and then I do the hard part of storing, unpacking, packing, shipping, marketing, closing the sale, getting paid, keeping records, answering customer questions, fixing problems.\n\nJust try the old-fashioned way first.\n\nIf you figure out how to make money while you sleep, great, and give me a call from "cloud nine" dude!\n\nSeriously, best wishes, eBay is a great place to be!
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Tricky situation, but let me give you advice what I did after I graduated from college. I worked for three years in Telecoms, then I decided to work for myself, but it was hard to keep good workers..I later invested in wholesale rings and watches. I get permits and set up at corners on streets and malls and such. I make over $82k a years doing easy stuff. Something to think about and it is rewarding too. meet new people from all over. I plan on going to Atlanta next week and set up there and make a few bucks. When the Super Bowl came to Atlanta I made over $15,000 in one day. I'm telling ya wholeslae distributors make money and so do you. The items sale themselves.\nYou can file your taxes at the end of the year so you have to discipline yourself with the money and set aside your living expenses and the rest is IRS and profit.