1. Advertisments should be up one week in advance to get full credit. For an event (like sports or a fun party), advertisements should be up two weeks in advance. This is for your own benefit, so you have more customers. Check the blog for what should be on the advertisement.
2. Double-check the blog calendar to make sure your business is listed. Also, make sure your products are listed under the description. If it is not, I need to know ASAP! The reason is that I will be sending out a list of dates and products to all middle school students. I don't want you to be left off the list!
3. Bring change for customers. I recommend at least $20. You will make it easier on yourself if you charge by $1 or $0.50 increments. But the pricing is totally up to you.
4. Do you need cups? Napkins? Utensils? Prepare for that ahead of time.
5. REMEMBER: You will pay back any expenses. If parents loaned you start-up money, you must pay them back. Once you have your net profit, you will donate at least 10 percent. Then divide the remaining profits among business owners.
6. If you need help, hire some friends! Just make sure you negotiate a payment.
7. Be sure to have a parent (or another adult) at the sale, to help organization and supervision.
8. Have a price list of your products displayed clearly, so customers see before getting to the table.
9. You need to seek permission AHEAD OF TIME to get out of class early, to set up your tables. If you are selling at lunch or after school, you need to ASK NOW if the teacher will let you out to set up on your sale date. If they say NO, then you have to figure out another plan.
