Elephant Ice Design

Custom banners, logo runners + promotional graphics for small business + craft fair vendors. Personalized backdrops, banners + signs for a fun life.

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Here are the Top 5 Things you need to know BEFORE you apply for a show:
1-Years of Event
2-Advertising for the Event
3-Size of the Show
4-Festival Attendance
5-Booth Location
#popupshop #craftshow #supportlocal #makersmarket #craftfairseason

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Not all banners have to be horizontal. Take a look at our vertical banners that come with their own stands. This one happens to be known as an X-stand and is great for indoor shows.
#verticalbanners #personalizedbanners #tradeshows #businessideas #bannerstand

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Keep the canopy tent ON! I see so many people struggle putting the canopy tent on + then pulling it off the frame before + after shows. This really is an unnecessary step especially if you will be using it again soon. Plus it's far less hassle to just fold it right up!

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Just makes us a little giggly when we know our client likes what we designed.
#customerappreciation #customerexperience #instagood #happyclient #smallbusiness

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We really do appreciate the feedback of our customers. It takes a lot of work to get things right and that's what we strive with every project presented to us.
#happycustomer #productreview #realtestimoni #clientreview #customersatisfaction

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These runners make easy signage for your booth, especially when there are no walls. We find them very practical as they are lightweight and add not only a touch of color to our display but effective with our marketing and branding.
#logorunner #indoorsignage #indoorcraftshow

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Are all vendors are equal? This can be a little controversial when it comes to handmade items vs direct sales. Make sure you are in compliance with the event + know that everyone deserves to show their wares because after all, entrepreneurs come in all forms.
#craftfairs #vendors

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Make sure you have a professional look. Not only will this help make you stand out in the crowd, it just might help you beat out your close competition. Have a look that is cohesive with your branding, product styling and signage.
#outdoorcraftfair #boothvendor #competition

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Stand, don't sit at your booth. Too many times vendors stay slouched in their camping chairs in the back corner. Later they complain of slow sales. Get up + greet your customers! This doesn't mean to go overboard but definitely don't + ignore them + at the very least say "hello".

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Did you know that we do t-shirt designs too? While we don't actually print shirts we've been designing them for years! From personal events to festivals our designs have reached every state. Our partners provide the best options for our customers whether they want 1 shirt or 100.

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We just love how this front tent banner turned out for Michigan Squared. With such strong visual branding, their repeat customers will see them from a distance with no problems.
#canopybanner #eventmarketing #yourlogohere #custombanner #banner

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Today we are giving a ShoutOUT to all of those crafters who work with leather as their medium. These are such talented vendors and they deserve a round of applause today.
#shoutout #leathercraftday #leathercrafters #handmade #craftvendors

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What color is you canopy? You will find that, due to show rules, white canopy tents win + are the majority at any outdoor show. If you do choose a more colorful tent, be mindful that the color can cast hues onto your products + make sure that it blends with your visual branding.

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Dress up your tent! Grab the attention of potential customers from a distance. Utilize the "free" advertising space on the front area of your tent canopy and make an impact with visual branding with your logo and business colors with a personalized banner.
#tentbanner #marketing

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Don't like the summer heat? Think Fall! Start like now, ok more like yesterday + find the Fall shows you want to be a part of this year. Most applications are due at this time. Some shows keep accepting applications up to the event date and some have wait lists. #craftfairprep

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Your setup says a lot about you and how you run your business. While branding takes on many different forms, visual branding can be your first impression on a potential customer.
#boothsetup #marketing #custombanner #eventbranding #promoteyourbusiness

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Awe shucks, thank you for the kind words and all of the stars. We really do try to do our best in making our customers happy.
#customerservice #goodreview #5starreview #etsyshop #banner

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Portable fans make it a little bearable at outdoor craft fairs + festivals These days you can find battery operated ones but some that run on usb chargers to keep you cool while you are running your booth.
#outdoorcraftfair #boothvendor #vendorchecklist

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I know it's still hot out there but one thing every vendor needs to remember to do is smile! No matter how your setup looks, a grumpy vendor will likely be pretty lonely and void of customers too.
#businesslife #smallbusiness #successmindset #businessgoals #businessstrategy

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Competition isn't always bad at a show. It may make you bring your "A-Game" + you will learn quickly as to what makes you different from the competition. Highlight those differences to potential customers in a friendly manner while describing your products.
#competition #strategy