Trade Shows for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Special Events BC has rented the beautiful Bradley centre in Coombs BC to host a one day indoor Flea market/trade show. The market is open to your flea market stuff, but also for small business, to show your wares, and promote your company. Come out and support the vendors and find that hidden treasure. There will be door prizes going on thought the day must be picked up on show hours only. There will be two shows going on in the same building same time. Antique & Collector show and a flea market trade show. $3.00 gets you into both shows. Over 50 tables of fun.
Cost of Admission: $3,00 pr person 12 years or younger free 65 older free.
Day / Hours the Market Is open 9:00am to 4:00 pm.…vendors can start to set up 7:30 am, must be out by 5:30pm.
Cost of Renting a Table: $40:00 each or 3 tables $100.00.(sorry no more vendors space-all sold out)
Location of the Market: Bradley center 975 Sharme RD Coombs BC, right on the Coombs highway.https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xKPzgrbQ9xq3tAf6

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Trade Shows for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Benefits of Trade Shows for Small Businesses
If you’re wondering whether attending a trade show is worth some of your precious money and time, the answer is yes! Here are some of the benefits that you will get from attending a trade show as a small business owner:
- Interact with customers: There simply is no better way to interact with your current and future customers by attending a trade show. This is a huge advantage for small businesses whose products or services really shine in in-person demonstrations.
- Vet the competition: Your competitors are probably attending a lot of the same trade shows as you, making this the perfect opportunity to scope them out and see what they are up to.
- Meet potential partners: Not every business out there is a competitor, and trade shows can be an excellent way to network with potential partners, whether those are manufacturers or marketing agencies that specialize in small businesses.
- Grow brand awareness: Exhibiting at a trade show is a unique, effective marketing opportunity that just can’t be replicated by online platforms. If you’re looking for a way to grow brand awareness fast, definitely consider attending a trade show.
- Get feedback: In the early stages of a small business, getting feedback from users is invaluable. Attending a trade show to demonstrate your product is an excellent opportunity to get feedback on it quickly.
- Make sales: Trade shows aren’t just for lead generation; they can also lead to sales directly. It doesn’t always happen, but don’t be surprised if you sign up some new clients at the trade show or shortly thereafter.