[Lilgrappler1]

Hi everyone, Im new to this forum but I have read a lot of great stuff on it. Im starting a new line called "Lil Grappler" and its strictly geared towards youth jiu-jitsu/mma community. My question is What do you need in order to sell your stuff at a jiu jitsu tournament? I already have the go ahead from the person throwing the tournament and he said that he would help me any way he cpould. Do I need anything else other than that? It will be at a convention center and it looks like I will be one of the only ones who he has approved on selling gear. I have registered my business through the State and I already did the whole trade mark deal. Do I need any special license? Any advice would help.

Thanks in advance,
Rob

 

[joeshaul]

You may need a sales tax number for your business (if you're doing this in a state that has sales tax). Talk with the event coordinator and see if they have a sales tax form at the end of the event stating your sales and payment to the sales tax. If they do not, then you will need to file the sales with your state. If your state doesn't have sales tax it probably isn't an issue. You may want to contact your chamber of commerce and they can probably help you at the local level as far as if you have everything covered, but that sounds like about the only thing missing.

Make sure to include a business card or flyer about your business with each purchase. Also, we usually sell at a flat amount ($20) and back tax out later, so that way we don't have to deal with all the coins.

 

[CandyFloss]

We've done some events, and usually there will be rules and regulations for vending. Having proper licensing and registrations is definitely something you should have, but from my experience, vendors aren't the licensing police and usually just ask for the business name and what you'll be selling. Again, sporting events might be different.

 

[Lilgrappler1]

Thanks for the advice. I hope I get to sell some stuff but my main goal is to get it out there. In also giving away tshirts to kids first place winners in their division. Once again thanks a lot.

 

[pwapparel]

Make sure you have general business liability insurance. $1 million use to be the norm, but some places require $2 million.

 

[CandyFloss]

Giving shirts away for first place winners is a great idea. Just giving shirts away is kind of dumb, but to have an idea behind it, like giving shirts to first place winners in their division. I would talk to the MC of the event, or whomever is in charge of running the event prior to the of the event, and I'm sure they can help you out with presenting it in a good way. Having the people in charge would bring a lot of credibility to your company, and would communicate the fact that you're not just there to make money but to contribute to a cause. Again, great idea!!! If you got a minute, let me know how it went. Best...