VENDORS : We post signs through out the show - NO SOLICITING and NO PICTURES can be taken. This goes for vendors as well as customers. There is video cameras through out the Civic Center. If we receive anymore complaints from vendors about vendors soliciting or checking tags of merchandise to find out where the vendor bought the item, we will pull the tapes and investigate the complaint. When proof is found we will contact that vendor and they will not be allowed back in any of DPHB Shows. When customers are soliciting or pictures are being taken they are escorted out the building.
Do I Need a Tax ID number? No, The Tax Department will provide tax envelopes which will be given out Sunday morning and returned to us at the end of the show Sunday. You can not mail them in. Envelopes have to be returned to us at the end of the show. The Tax department picks them up from us Sunday. There will be two envelopes handed out Sunday - one for Bossier Parish tax and the other for LA State tax. You can get a tax chart when you check in for the show.
What is the tax rate (Bossier City)? Bossier Parish is 5% LA. State is 4% total to be charged on sales is 9%.
STATE & PARISH TAX REPS WILL BE AT EVERY SHOW ON SUNDAY @ 3:30pm TO COLLECT TAX ENVELOPES. ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY THEM. EVERY VENDOR HAS TO TURN IN BOTH ENVELOPES TO THE TAX REPS.
What is the tax rate for West Monroe, LA.? There will only be one envelope - total of 9.5% tax to be charged on sales.
Do I need a business License? No you do not need one.
Am I required to clean up my booth at end of show? Yes, this means all trash must be put in the trash cans or dumpster. You don't have to sweep your booth, but all supply boxes, coke cans, coffee cups, etc. has to be put in the trash.
What is set up time for the "Shop Til You Drop" Shows? Friday 2pm-7pm Saturday from 7am-9:30am.
What are the show hours for the "Shop Til You Drop" Shows? Sat. 10 am-5pm Sunday from 11am-4:30pm
Do you provide change (money)for vendors? No, please bring your own change, paper, and pens.
How come I am not listed as a vendor on your website? Vendors who pay in full for their booth rent two weeks before a show will be listed (as a courtesy, not guaranteed you will be listed). After vendor has paid it takes up to three business days for vendors business or name to be listed. We cannot guarantee every vendor to be listed, we do list those vendors who get alot of phone calls asking us if that particular vendor will be at show. To guarantee your business name and info is listed please check out Sponsorship. Being listed is not a confirmation. Vendor will receive their confirmation via email.
Do vendors have to pay to get in? No, vendors will receive four vendor passes for the show. Vendors who allow customers thru the side door or back door will be asked to pack up and leave. We have to keep an accurate customer count, admission fee also pays for advertising. Vendor is only hurting themselves by letting family, friends, and coworkers in for free. If this continues to be a problem then booth rent will have to be increased.
Set up times for the Annual Mistletoe Shows: Set up time for the Bossier Nov. Mistletoe Show will be Thursday 4pm-8pm and on Friday 7am - 8:30 am.
Set up time for the West Monroe Annual Mistletoe Show is Friday 2pm-7pm and Saturday 7am - 8:30am
What are the show hours for the Annual Mistletoe Shows: Bossier City Show is Fri & Sat 9am - 5 pm.
West Monroe show is Sat. 9am-5pm - Sun. 11am - 4:30 pm
I do not process credit cards, can you help me with this? When you check in for the show you will receive instructions.
When do I get my booth space number? When you check in for the show.
Can I get a copy of the floor diagram with vendors that will be there? We do not give that out - we do not know until the last minute where some vendors might be placed.
Can I have a list of your vendors that will be at the show? We have vendors listed on this website.
How can I pick out my booth space location? When you become a regular vendor then we will work you in the space you want.
Do you have an ATM there or a bank near by for change? There is not an ATM machine at any of our locations. Please make sure you bring plenty of change, we can not make change for you. Please do NOT bother the admissions table for change, they are too busy attending the front door.
What is a regular vendor? When a vendor does three consecutive shows. Regular vendor then pays for the next months show by 4:00pm Sunday at current show. Vendor will pay from show to show to keep same spot. Regular vendors also are elgible to pay deposits for annual shows where the other vendors have to pay in full.
What size are the tables you rent out? 8' long 30" wide - only 2 can fit in a 10 x 10. Remember to bring your own table clothes. Table clothes have to be to the floor - only the sides cutomers will see.
Can I bring my own tables? Yes - remember to bring your own table clothes.
Are chairs provided? For the Bossier City show & West Monroe Show chairs are provided - free of charge.
Do I have to clean up my booth after show? Yes, there is plenty of trash cans provided at all locations. Please take care of all your trash at end of show. If we get charged a clean up fee it will be passed on to the vendor who left the trash in their booth.
Can I get my money back if I am not accepted into your show? No money will be deposited if you are not accepted. Your card will not be ran if your not accepted. Checks will be mailed back if you are not accepted. We would NEVER deposit vendors money if they were NOT accepted. Please do not apply online if you are paying by check. Please print application and mail check with application. List in comment to call for credit/debit card info (if your not comfortable inputting info thru internet) it is a secure website. We do not accept checks 14 days before a show. AGAIN, if you are not accepted in the show it will cost the vendor NOTHING. We would never do that to anyone.
Does DPHB Shows provide table cloths? No, you must bring your own and tables have to be covered to the floor - the sides customers will see.
Will I receive an information packet in the mail? To keep all costs down (postage) we do everything by email and website. If you have a question and its not on here feel free to email us.
What happens if the City (Bossier or West Monroe) cancels your show due tofacility being a shelter? All vendors who have paid for the show that the City has canceled will receive a call or email in the event that happens. Also keep checking our website when you know a hurricane is headed our way, it will be posted on there as soon as we are notified. Vendors money is rolled over to the next show or any future show that they want to do.
How do I reserve an RV spot? Bossier City Civic Center is first come first serve when you check in be sure and see a Bossier City Civic Center worker. The number to the West Monroe Convention Center is 318-396-5000.
What hotel do you recommend? DPHB Shows has really left that up to the vendor. We got too many calls from vendors about uncomfortable beds - too much noise at the hotel. We can't control that. In the past Budgetal has given the vendors a discount, that changes on a daily basis but you can give it a try.
HOTEL INFORMATION: Tell them you are with the Bossier City Civic Center - Can't promise a discount because they change managers often but at one time we did get a discount at America's Best Value Inn.
West Monroe: You will have to google hotel information. We do not get a discount anywhere in that area.
What are your prices and measurements of booth spaces? You can find all that info by clicking on Application on this website. All prices and booth sizes are listed.
Do you provide Company signs for each booth? No, vendors must provide their own. Must be professionally done. No hand written signage.
What should I sell? You need to research that yourself. Also look into how to display your items. Knowing how to sell and display is 50% of it.
What kind of overhead am I looking at if I do your show? Please consult with another business owner on that question.
Do you provide a back drop? Backdrops can be rented at the Bossier City Show. At the West Monroe Show backdrops are provided.
Do you provide extension cords? Vendor is responsible to bring their own. Facility workers will securely tape it down.
Do you provide tape, stapler, hole puncher, and paperclips? No, you must bring your own.
I decided I do not want to do the show, can I have my money back? Please read Rules/Information carefully, pick out your dates carefully, there isn't any refunds or show credits.
How many customers will be there? This changes from show to show. Very hard to tell what the customer attendance will be. The average for our Bossier "Shop Til You Drop" Arts, Craft, and Gift Show is 1300 or more (March 2009 - Saturday 1300, Sunday 700), the Nov.Bossier City show is 4400 or more and the Nov.West Monroe is 2000 or more. All Fall Shows have a higher attendance.
How many booths will there be? Bossier City changes from show to show 80 - 236 booths. West Monroe will only hold 76 booths
What kind of Advertising do you do?West Monroe: Email reminders(our customer data base), mail out postcards, faxes, Billboards, newspaper, and Radio - remote included. Bossier City: Email reminders (our customer data base), faxes, newspaper, billboard, and TV. Coupons are placed in surrounding hotels and businesses for all shows. Vendors are provided with an email coupon to forward to their friends, family, and their own customer list. Road signs are against the beautification Law.
Are you the old Connie Hines Show? We were vendors of the Hines show for several years and enjoyed every minute of it. We did not "take over" the Hines show. Our show started when they quit doing shows. Vendors have been our family & friends for several years and with their help, we just decided to give it a shot. This is a new show and 2009 will be our 5th year in business.
Is there telephone lines for my credt card machine? Sorry, there is only one phone line per show and we have to pay for that line. Please call your merchant service to see how you can process your credit card sales. Most vendors have a wireless machine that doesn't require a phone line.
