Everyone talks about how much they love a holiday market, but few discuss the experiences that just about anyone who’s planned a holiday market can relate to.
The Flood
You expected 80 applicants. You got over 200. It’s amazing that so many people want to be part of your market, but you feel a pang of guilt every time you have to add an amazing vendor to the waitlist. You seem to be able to picture every single one being a great addition to your market.
The Photo Situation
There’s so many gorgeous products and so many photos to scroll through. You’re in awe that there are so many talented people in your community. Just like that, you’ve spent your entire afternoon eyeing potential Christmas gifts for your loved ones.
The Category Crisis
Forty-one candle makers, 27 handmade ornaments, and exactly one hot food vendor have expressed interest in your market. You’re up until 2 a.m. categorizing vendors by what they sell. Once they’re sorted, you still have to make sure each vendor booth is set up in a strategic location.
The Stories
Every application comes with a story, and you read every single one. Before you know it, your nightly doom-scroll has turned into reading touching stories about how starting a small business changed the course of your applicants’ lives.
The Hardest Part
Saying no. Space is limited, but talent isn’t. In a perfect world, all 200 plus applicants would have a place at your market, but it seems that there will be more vendors on the waitlist than the market.
How Hivey Helps
Hivey is here to help market managers navigate the good, the bad and the ugly of holiday market season because there’s no need to go through it alone. You will have access to a single review panel that shows each vendor’s application, documents and payment in one place and they will be notified automatically regarding any market updates. When a spot opens up, you can easily promote vendors from the waitlist.
Watch your holiday market reach its full potential this season with Hivey.
