"Christmas in July - Brisbane" (Reposted)

renking replied:

Hi,

Just updating you on the venues... last week was a bit of a bad one for us (family concerns)... but I've started calling around now and hope to have something for us to look at soon (have put a call in to the Glen as well... seeming as they'd be old hands at putting on expos/trade shows by then! lol)

Cheers,
Ren :)

renking replied:

Here's one of the places that have gotten back to me:
HQ on Lytton - http://hqonlytton.com.au/

I'm going there on Sunday to check it out, see whether it will be appropriate. We'd be looking at 20 stalls/stands (and they'll supply trestle tables & white table cloths, we just add our displays). If we get the full 20 stands, we'd be looking at $30-35 each - does that sound ok?

A few of us have been discussing the event, and think that making it a "Ladies Day Out" (eg: no kids) would probably be the way to go. Your customers can bring their gal pals along, and make a real "girls day out" event of it all.

They can also leave their cafe open for us for tea/coffee & cakes/slices (this will not be supplied in the costs). I did consider a "glass of bubbly" on arrival for our customers, but really don't know how this would work (the costs involved could be quite hectic, adding it onto our package). I'll let you know how the meeting goes, but I'd really love to hear some ideas about the above place - or if you have any venues on the southside worth considering, let me know.

We'd probably want to stay away from "pokie" machines... as we want them to buy from "us"... not put it into the machines!! lol

Would love to hear your thoughts!!

We've got about 4 tentative stalls so far (this is not just for "party plan" coy's either - if you know of any local businesses that might want to get involved, please let me know!!!)

Thanks heaps,
Ren :)

renking replied:

another update...

I have met with the Function Coordinator at HQ on Lytton... I believe it would suit our purposes well (although we will need to market the event rather well, as there is little thoroughfare).

The way it is shaping up, we can have 20 Companies represented on the day (tables, table cloths & public liability insurance will all be accounted for).

The cost is $60 per stand (would prefer one representative/consultant from each company). Tea & Coffee will be provided for the exhibitors through out the expo. I know the exhibitor cost has jumped a bit, but the money collected is to cover venue charges and marketing the event, as well as our Networking Lunch. 

The event would be open to the public from 10am through to 1pm.  We'll have access from 9am to set up.

After the event, we can unpack our stands, tidy up etc. AND THEN, at 2pm lunch will be provided - giving us all a chance to network and chit chat among each other! (The venue will open the bar to us at this time for tea/coffee/soft drink or alcoholic beverages if you would like to purchase any).

The Networking & Lunch will be for the exhibitors only, it is not open to the public! This will be our lil' treat!

Can you please let me know whether you'd be interested as I have only tentatively booked the venue for July, Sunday 27th.

Thanks heaps!
Ren :)

Zammy replied:

Sounds good to me Ren :)

ExMember148 replied:

You've been a busy networking bee Ren!!! to you!

renking replied:

Really looking forward to this event!!

I have received interest from my DIVA consultant who is looking at putting on "pampering" sessions (for a minimal charge)... and a friend of hers is a professional beautician who will possibly join us (and provide eyebrow waxes at $5)

Looks like we'll have some great ways to draw the ladies to our event!!! The idea is that we can market it as a "pampering" day out (along with the chance to get in some great shopping!!)

Will be doing up a flyer for the networking group I'm attending on Sat (where I will discuss this further with the DIVA consultant) - sounds like people really like the idea of a networking lunch afterwards too!!!

Will try to get around to doing up registrations etc for the event by this weekend... (will also be taking information about the Party Plans Expos along with me, to see whether we can't get some more interest in those events too!)

busy, busy, busy (and I've gotta fix up my website yet too! opps!)

Zammy replied:

Just a thought, but I can definately organise a (small?) fashion parade for this too if you'd like, they're often a draw-card.
Let me know,  and can always have coffee and a chat :)

Also, your inbox is full Ms. Popular!!

renking replied:

Sounds like a plan! How were you thinking of doing it?? Coffee & Chat sounds like a WONDERFUL idea!!! (have cleaned up my pm's now... sooo embarrassed... I never clean it up... had stuff dating to Aug 07 in it!!! hehehhe)

kathylow replied:

Hi!I'm a new kid on the block.I'm interested in this Xmas in July.

kathy

(arbonne -pure,swiss skincare)

renking replied:

Hi Ladies,

I have received some feedback from a couple of people who think this might not be quite so affordable for them to participate... and as mentioned earlier, I REALLY want this to be a success...and if that means changing things around... I'm happy to do so...

Sooooo....

In order to make things more affordable, how does $40 for a stand sound (with max TWO consultants per stand, from the same coy - this is dependent on the first consultant signing up, whether they want to share the stand/costs or not)

This will affect the "Networking Lunch" - which at this price, I won't be able to cater into the price! However, the venue will still open the bar/restaurant to us at this time, so that we may purchase our own meals etc for our lunches.

Can you please get back to me asap on this as I will need to secure everything with the venue pretty quickly!

Thanks,
Ren :)

renking replied:

Hi Again,

Just another update... I have been looking into a few Charity Organisations for the upcoming Expo - more specifically, something "local" and to do with helping women out (whether it be in getting them off the streets, or getting them into jobs!)

Here's the list so far... let me know which you prefer:

http://www.communityangels.org.au/ - they work with local shelters for women & children, providing them with what ever they need (whether it be clothes, somewhere to sleep, something to eat, life skills, job interviews etc)

http://www.fittedforwork.org/about-us/brisbane.aspx - this one is about getting women fitted for work, so they can be in control again

Although I love the sound of both, personally I'm leaning towards Community Angels... but I'm still open to suggestions! hehehe :)

Cheers for now,
Ren :)

(Oh... I will be looking into the possibility of getting some printing for our flyers done either for "free" or at a discounted rate... basically... I'm on the hunt for "sponsors" - so if you know of any, please let me know!)

If there's a small unknown Charity Fund for Women in the local area that you're aware of, please let me know so I can check them out too! :)

candlekaren replied:

Sounds like a great idea Ren. I would be interested and it all sounds okay to me - happy either way with the costing.

Karen

renking replied:

Hi Karen - I would love to have you on board! I'm still to do up the registrations forms... but once I have, I'll attach it here (as well as send one to those who have expressed an interest in attending!)

Re: Charities: Have information from the Community Angels charity being sent to me. Will get in contact with Fitted for Work tomorrow. Again, if there's any charities that you think might be a good cause for the expo, please let me know and I'll chase them up!

Cheers,
Ren :)

renking replied:

Hi Again,

"More" updates! lol... I've decided to go with the "Community Angels" Charity (we will know closer to the date exactly "which" project the money we raise on the day will be going too - whether it's to a shelter, or a "young mothers" project or towards getting youths off the street etc - I will keep you updated on this)

I received a call earlier today from the "Business Women's Networking Newsletter" I'm a member of (I COMPLETELY forgot about them - must be this darn flu!)... anyway, the lady running it had seen a flyer of mine that I did up for the networking meeting I attended last week...

Long story short, I'm going to be putting the flyer/insert attached inside the next newsletter which she'll be sending out next week to 500 members!!! I'm certain I'll get some good feedback from that!! (hmmm... wonder what I've been doing today!! The inserts are all ready to go, I'll be dropping them off to her this weekend! Yay!!)

On top of that, Jacqui has advised that she'll do a free advert for the event in the newsletter closer to the date of the Expo!! What a bonus!!!

Anyway, I'm attaching the insert/flyer - as well as the "full" version - feel free to print them out and hand them around to business associates you think might be interested in coming aboard!!

Will be working on the registrations this weekend also... stay tuned! lol

Cheers,
Ren :)

renking replied:

Here's the full version...

renking replied:

Just wanted to say thank you to Julie (aka [ExMember148])!!

We've picked up some gorgeous silver A4 size bags for the "Sample Bags" for the upcoming Expo thanks to Julie! These are gorgeous and will be great to contain our flyers, discounts, samples etc...

Thanks again Julie!

renking replied:

Thought I'd ought to keep you updated on who has approached me with interest to attend (pending my "creating" the registration form! I had better get to work on that!!!):

• Saucy Fish
• UnderCoverWear
• [ExMember148]
• Qld Guide Dogs Homewares Plus
• Arbonne
• Diva
• PartyLite
• Creative Memories
• Lash Creative (my makeup artist from my wedding!!)
• Phoenix Trading
• Choc Art
• Sketch Kids
• ABC Massage Parties
• Tupperware
• Voodoo Jewellery

Please remember I'm also creating Sample Bags - please let me know if you'd like to add to these (I'm creating 250) - content/samples/flyers need to be into me by April 11th.

I have also been approached by a couple of Companies that may be "donating" prizes for raffles - I'll keep you updated (one I heard about today... I would SOOOOO wanna win!! Shame I can't enter!!! lol)

renking replied:

Also meant to let you know that I'll be selling "Entertainment Books" for the Brisbane or Gold Coast areas - these books are absolutely CHOCKERS with discount vouchers... and it's NOT just restaurants... there's retail therapy, beauty, amusement parks etc

The books sell for $60 for the Brisbane Books, and $50 for the Gold Coast books (add $7 if you'd like it sent, otherwise, you can arrange to pick it up from me) - $12 from every book will go towards the "Community Angels" (if you haven't yet checked them out... visit www.communityangels.org.au)

The books are released towards the end of March (I'll be selling these from today through to the end of the Expo) - pre-order your book today!!!

pantryprincess replied:

Hi

what a lot of organising has gone into this one, I would love to be involved in this day.

happy to pay the $60, just let me know when you need it

Cath

tupperware

renking replied:

Hi All!!!

Have been "busy, busy, busy" - really looking forward to getting this event off the ground! I'm sure it will be a hit (and become an annual event!!)

I've created a website for exhibitors at the moment (once I have secured all exhibitors, I'll change it from the "exhibitors" point of view, to the "customers" point of view... but that won't be for a little while yet...)

Here's the website... http://www.freewebs.com/girlsdayout/index.htm - I have listed the exhibitors who have expressed an interest in participating (this site hasn't been emailed to anyone as yet - it's a bit of a test at the moment... and also gives you all the chance to have a look around and make any comments etc)

If you have your own "personal" website for your business... please do let me know... I'll update the links on the exhibitors page (this will remain on the exhibitors version, and the customers version when I change it over - so they know who to expect, and can check out your goodies beforehand!!!)

Love to know your thoughts!!

Oh... and just a reminder... the cost to exhibit is $40 now (this will not include your lunch - however the cafe will still open for our lunch!)

candlekaren replied:

Hi Ren,

You certainly have been a busy girl!! Can we send this link to the website to others who might be interested?

Karen

renking replied:

Absolutely, please do!! Would LOVE more people to see it (please let them know that I am constantly updating it, so at the moment it's merely the "skeleton" so to speak!) - with each new exhibitor that comes on board, I'll add them (and their site, if they have one) to the list!

Also, if you have any product pics you'd like me to add to the page, please forward them to me at renking@hotmail.com so that I can get them up on the site too!

Also, I have a mailing list on the site now too - it's in the form of a guest book - basically, when you post a comment to this page, you'll receive an email back which will have a link to "subscribe" to the site! Please do this if you'd like to be kept up to date with what is going on... I will be sending email blasts for any major events added... to keep everyone up to date (please be aware, these email blasts will come from "girlsdayout" as the sender!)

Feel free to add the website to your email signatures as well (eg I'll be exhibiting at the "Girls Day Out/Christmas in July Sales Extravaganza" - check out the site for more info: www.freewebs.com/girlsdayout) - or something to that affect... any way you want to word it... this will be great when we've got it changed over the "consumer" version!!

Off to get "busy, busy, busy" (soooo glad I have two pampering sessions booked tomorrow & sat with Diva... have a feeling I'll need em! hehehe)

ExMember148 replied:

Someone is quite the event planner!!

renking replied:

lol Hush!

Ok gals... I have FINALLY created the registration forms - those that have shown interest will now have been emailed a Registration form (or will have received a PM from me requesting their email address so that I can email the form to them).

I will also re-send the flyer and the information regarding the Entertainment Books with the Registration Form (fyi).

Cheers for now,
Busy Ren! lol

chocgirl replied:

I saw this event on gumtree & have responded directely through the website - am interested in being an exhibitor also!

Cheers,
Racheal

Party Plan Rep - Chocoholics Anonymous

renking replied:

Hi Again,

Was wonderful to meet so many lovely ladies today at the Southside Expo.

I have now sent off registrations to the following Companies (whom I spoke to today):

• Gekho - Kathy
• The Body Shop - Kat
• Intimo - Karina
• Arbonne - Kathy (was great to finally meet you! Congrats on winning the raffle too!!)
• Slumber Parties - Melanie
• Tressard - Rachael
• Foodie Parties - Amelia
• The Chefs Toolbox - Jennifer
• Chocoholics - Rachael (thank you for your email )

Looking forward to meeting up with you all again in the near future!!

renking replied:

Hi Again,

Yet another update! I've added another page to the website for the "raffle prizes" - I've started posting a few pics (or if none available - what the prizes are) so that it will give a bit more of a "visual" for the general public when we change this over for them. It will also help with the drive for sales - specially if people can see what's on offer!!

Just a reminder to those looking to exhibit - if you could forward me some product pics I'd really appreciate it (I can resize them to fit - so please don't worry so much about the "formatting" of your pics... would just be great to have those pics up there to advertise your business to the general public!!)

Would love to hear your thoughts!! Thanks to those who have started sending in those registrations! I'm really looking forward to this event - I'm sure it's going to be a HUGE success for us all!!

Cheers,
A busy (and fluey) Ren :)

renking replied:

Ok... so I've been doing some more thinking on this the last couple of days... and this is what I've come up with...

Entry Fee for the public: $5.00 - this will be going DIRECTLY to the Community Angels

Raffles: No charge/fee - this will be a way for you all to gather leads etc - basically, the customer see's the prize you've got on offer, and by filling in a card with their details, they go into the draw to win a prize!! This way everyone is happy - the customer, and the exhibitor!!

There will also be "lucky door prizes" up for grabs!!

I hope to have a special "exhibitor" prize package up for grabs too (that only the exhibitors can enter! This will be drawn at the Networking Lunch)

Love to know what you all think??

candlekaren replied:

Good idea Ren - as long as the customer can enter multiple draws and is not limited to one card and one entry. Maybe they could get ten cards for their $5 entry fee and if they want to enter more draws than that, then they can buy more cards?? I like the idea of an exhibitors draw too!!

Karen

Zammy replied:

All sounds pretty good Ren :)
We usually have a free draw when doing this kind of event, so I'd really like to see customers be able to enter as many draws as they like, rather than "buying" tickets with their entry fee.

Also, as the photos on our website are copyrighted I won't be able to give you images of our garments, I'll be offering a gift voucher rather than a specific product at any rate :)

renking replied:

Hey Gals,

Thanks for the comments... the raffle tickets will be for free (the money from the entrance fee is for that alone and will go directly towards the Community Angels! They're such a great cause and I'd really love to be able to raise as much money as I can for them!)

I was actually thinking we could have the cards for the raffles at our own tables, that way as we're talking to the customers as they come past, we can be discussing the prizes we have in our raffles (as they'll be on your tables so you'll also be able to show them the prizes), we can then have them fill in the little lead forms (and any other details).

Once the prizes are drawn, you'll be able to keep all your leads, and know they're "geniune" leads for your business!! I'll be mentioning the prizes etc in my marketing leading up to the event, to try to draw as much interest in our expo as possible! It would be great to know what the prizes are that you'll have on your stand (Gift Vouchers work just as well... so they're welcome too!!)

As for the product photos... maybe take some pics of your own of your product? You can email them to me and I'll resize them and put them up for display under your website (and if you have pictures of whatever it is you want to donate for a raffle prize, I can display on the prize page too!)

Just some thoughts...

Anyway... I've attached a copy of the "Leads/Raffle Tickets" for you to have a look at... tell me what you think... I was going to have a "fundraiser" section on there, but not everyone does that, so I thought I'd keep it pretty universal... hope you like (and feel free to post your feedback on it too!)

I figure we can all print these ready for the big day... to cut down on costs etc... I am also looking at having a printing company come on board as a sponsor (for flyers etc) - I'll let you know how I go with this...

Cheers,
Ren :)

renking replied:

Hey All,

Just received my "Advance Order" Kit in the post today!! WOW!! There are some fantastic offers available for anyone who purchases a Book prior to it's release, I can send you an Advanced Order Certificate which will give you the following discounts:

*Lunar Lounge (Fortitude Valley) - One Complimentary Main Course when you purchase another Main Course (to equal or lessor value - that's a savings of up to $35!)

*Campari (Sth Brisbane) - Enjoy 25% OFF the total bill (to a value of $40!)

*Royal Mail Hotel (Tingalpa) - 25% OFF the total bill (to a value of $40!)

*The Grove (Ashgrove) - 25% OFF the total bill (to a value of $30!)

*Beach House Bar & Grill (Brisbane City, Chermside, Maroochydore, Redbank, Stafford or Upper Mt Gravatt) - One Complimentary Main Course when you purchase another Main Course (to equal or lessor value - that's a savings of up to $30!)

*Suncoast Barra Fishing Park (Bli Bli) - One Complimentary full day fishing when you purchase another full day fishing (to equal or lessor value - that's a savings of up to $40!)

OVERALL (ON THIS CERTIFICATE ALONE) - THAT'S UP TO $215 WORTH OF EXTRA BONUSES - ON TOP OF YOUR BOOK!!!

Please PM me if you'd like to place a "pre-order" and receive the additional bonuses (on top of your book which has over $15,000 worth of discounts... it won't take you long to get your $60 back!! And remember - $12 from EVERY book sold will be going towards the Community Angels!!)

kathandkids replied:

Wow, this sounds fantastic. I would love to be a part of this. Do I register Education Warehouse on the website or just PM you?

renking replied:

Hi Kathy,

Thanks for your interest - please email me your details and I'll get an exhibitors flyer, registration form and some info about the entertainment books out to you shortly!

My email addy is renking@hotmail.com (my pm inbox appears to be filling up... so it's probably best to email me directly!)

Cheers,
Ren :)

smartlips replied:

I would like to come on board on this please.

I will email you directly Ren.

Cheers

renking replied:

Hi All,

Thought I'd shoot you through a quick email to see how you're all coming along and to check that you've received your Registration Forms ok (thank you to those who have already sent theirs through!)

Just a few things that need clarifying with regards to the Expo:
*Tablecloths - I've just been in touch with the venue. While table cloths will be provided, they will only be "basic" white linen cloths, and the tables will not be skirted. You may wish to bring your own table cloths along, should you wish to hide anything from the public eyes (there is no price difference as the table cloth they provide is part of the normal venue hire) - my sincerest apologies to anyone this may cause an inconvenience to.
*Tea & Coffee - just confirming that Tea & Coffee will be provided on arrival only (and for the exhibitors).

Onto some really exciting news... I'll be entering into discussions with Shannon from UnderCoverWear about a possible "fashion parade" - this will be another "drawing" card for us with regards to attracting an audience!! Thank you Shannon for suggesting such a wonderful idea and I look forward to catching up with you soon!

Raffles - I have added a "raffles" page to the website - as exhibitors notify me of their raffle donation (and possibly provide a picture of the prize), I'll be adding these onto the website! There will also be a special "exhibitors only" raffle prize that will be drawn at the Networking Lunch! If you'd like to volunteer any prizes for this, you are more than welcome!! There are a couple of items donated already for this great package!!

Networking Lunch - Just a reminder that there will be a Networking Lunch from 2pm onwards for the Exhibitors - this is a great opportunity to mingle with other exhibitors, learn more about their businesses etc and swap ideas and so forth! The canteen will be open for lunch (this will be located "outside" the venue, as we'll be in the middle of the peak season for hockey! Chance for us to reach an "extra" audience!) The venue will set up an area for us to dine. The Canteen will be selling the usual "fast food" items like hot dogs & burgers... however they'll also be selling hot meals like beef straganof and lasagne... so there should be something to tempt every taste bud!
 
Advertising - Once all the exhibitors stands have been booked (cut off date is 30th April), I will commence with my advertising campaign. Currently I am advertising the event online (until I am able to swap the website from the exhibitor version, to the "public" version, I have not been advising the website address as yet). I am in the plans of organising a photoshoot so that I can add some pics of ladies "shopping till they drop" to the website - these photos will also be used for online advertising, possibly for banners to advertise the event, our flyers and any other advertising that we may enter into. We will also have a photographer at the Expo, taking photos of the fashion parade, the exhibitors stalls and the general public shopping etc.

If you haven't already visited the website - check it out now... it's constantly growing and there's more being added to it every day!!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I'm looking forward to working with you all in the very near future!

renking replied:

The Expo is filling soooo FAST!!

Geez... I can remember when I was looking at 20 stands... it's now up to 33 stands!!! Space is filling up sooo quickly!!

Want to know who's coming along?! Check out the list below!!

We have such a wide range of exhibitors coming along.... We have our very own stylist from "Image Impact" who can help you choose the right clothes for YOU, a personal trainer who COMES TO YOUR DOOR!! (better believe I'm looking into this one!! A GYM that comes to ME!! Hell yeah!)... keep an eye out for Katie from "Mobile Exercise Specialists"!

We'll have UCW, Intimo & Linda's Lingerie there to make us look beautiful UNDERNEATH as well as on the outside! [ExMember148] & Slumber Parties to provide us with the "added" entertainment in the bedroom (not to mention their lingerie ranges too... did I mention I'm addicted to LINGERIE?! OMG sooo many choices!!)

We'll have Saucy Fish, Voodoo Jewellery & Gekho there to help us add the ultimate compliments and accessories to our outfits (not to mention the stunning shoes Gekho have as well!!)

And there's Arbonne, Diva Cosmetics, Lash Creative, SmartLips, The Body Shop & Mary Kay there to make our skin look and feel beautiful... both with their skin care range AND cosmetics!!

Finish that off with the perfect scent... there's soo many to choose from with Tressard!!

Feel like some pampering?! Check out this line up! Healthy Spirit (providing remedial massages), ABC Massage Parties and All Pampering! They'll get you purring!! Throw in Herbalife for all your vitamins and everything else you need to keep you fit and healthy (and keep that doctor away!)

Time for some fun in the kitchen!! Choc Art, Foodie Parties, The Chef's Toolbox, Chocoholics and Tupperware (ohhh... I'm a tuppa addict too! lol)

Hmmm time to create some "atmosphere"... call on PartyLite to save the day there!!

Looking for some "gift ideas" for Christmas (or birthdays, anniversaries etc) - any of the above can help out... and there's also Qld Guide Dogs Homewares Plus, Phoenix Trading for that "perfect" card! Sketch Kids for some gorgeous kids clothes and Education Warehouse - a great resource to help your child excel in school!!

Hmmm... now for something to store all those loving memories from such a terrific day out... Creative Memories can come to the rescue there too!!

Ahhh this is sure to be a day remembered by all... exhibitors and customers alike!! I can hardly wait for the day to come myself!!!

renking replied:

Hi All,

I walked in from a productive day at the Direct Selling & Small Business Convention today to find I had 4 more messages on the answering machine, and several more emails - all wanting to know more OR book their place for the upcoming Expo!!!

I cannot BEGIN to express my gratitude to everyone who has expressed an interest in being part of this event - it is sure to be a great success and a fantastic day out for both the exhibitors AND the customers!!

I decided to bite the bullet and update the website to reflect the "customer/public" version - so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE feel free to advertise the event to your Customer Base (if your company allows you to advertise such events).

I am going to start working on the marketing of the event now that it's "PUBLIC" (I will of course be updating the website on a regular basis - remember - if you have product pics available, to email them across to me so that I can upload them onto the website - I'll also upload the pics from the photoshoot once we've completed it so it gives the website a "girls day out" affect!!)

As the exhibitors list is now almost full, please if you have any friends who have been ahming or ahhing about the event - let them know that spots are VERY limited now, it appears I'll be closing off the Exhibitor List prior to the end of April (which is FANTASTIC!), however when that happens I'll open up a Waiting List for those who may have been too late, but may be able to slip in later!

Again - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making this possible!! Community Angels are going to absolutely love us all when we're able to provide them with the much needed financial support they need to carry on the wonderful job they're doing for the community!

Cheers,
Ren

renking replied:

Hi Ladies,

Some more EXCITING news to share with you all!!

As you know from my last post... I've started looking into avenues for advertising our upcoming event and may have our first sponsor!!

The Community Radio Station - 101fm (Logan Community Radio Station) have gotten back to me and advised they're happy to advertise our event FREE during their announcements etc AND there may even be the opportunity for an INTERVIEW!!!

Am I EVER sooo nervous about that one... but after being in the Direct Selling Conference for the past two days, I now have the guts to STEP OUTSIDE MY COMFORT ZONE... so I am sure even if I'm nervous... it will all go OK!!

I am waiting to hear back from a couple of others that I've approached, but this is FANTASTIC news!!! I know the event is 4&1/2 months away (AGES to go yet)... but it will be GREAT to start getting exposure...

My 14minutes paid up BIG time for me last night as that's when I started hitting the sponsorship side with the radio stations!! Woooohoooo...

Just thought I'd share my progress & the GREAT news!!!

Cheers,
Ren :)

renking replied:

YES! Local Community Station 101FM is coming on board as a sponsor AND they'll be interviewing me prior to the event as well!! Wooohoooohooooo!!

The response back from Quest/News Limited is that while they can't officially sponsor our event (due to their budget being fully planned), they're willing to give us 40% for advertising AND have requested a Media Release about the event as well!!! This is pretty exciting! It means that our Expo could be featured in their paper (which is FREE advertising in itself!!)

Looking at approaching a couple of banks to see whether they want to come on board, as well as a few other places that might compliment the event!!

Will keep you all updated!

Cheers,
Ren

P.S Hope you all have a lovely Easter AND a sensational LONG weekend!!! xxx

renking replied:

hooley tooledo batman!! just a quick note... I may have yet another sponsor come on board!! I'm really excited about this prospect, but I won't be able to confirm anything until late April... but it'll be GREAT if this one comes on board!!!

Sorry gals... I know it's all cryptic right now - but I'm soooo excited I just had to share it... even if it's very little I'm sharing right now!! lol (don't wanna jinx myself - but this one sounds VERY promising... and will be great for promoting the event AND you'll all love it too!!)

Off to do some more work now... (thanks to those who have been getting their registrations & payments in - I really appreciate it!!)

Cheers,
Excitable Ren :)

renking replied:

Hi All,

Here's the current flyers for everyone to use to advertise the event... the edition in the Coffee News (a weekly newsletter distributed in cafes and restaurants throughout Bulimba and Morningside areas will soon be going out - our event will be listed in them for 13 WEEKS!!! Woohoooo!!)

Enjoy the flyers - remember to advertise the event to your customers and clients!! Together we can make this a SENSATIONAL event!!! :)

renking replied:

Hi Again...

Here's the A4 version!!

Cheers,
Ren :)

renking replied:

Hey there!!

Not sure how to "add" attachments on here anymore... so just letting you know - I've received samples for our ad in the Coffee News - it's in my "Girls Day Out Exhibitor Folder"

Feel free to have a lil' sticky... I've opted for C... hope ya's like it (am having him do a little bit of work on it... nothing drastic... either removing the word "sassy" or "ever" to even up the spacing a bit...

Cheers,
Ren :)

Oh by the way... may also have a printing company lined up as sponsors... they're organising flyers for us, so I'll need to play around with layouts etc... but will let you know how this all goes (we'd be looking at 2500 A5, and 2500 DL if they can do this for us!)