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 Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Qualify for ACTS? To qualify for ACTS there are two stipulations.
You must obtain an application form which is available from the representative in the province where you are manufacturing your product. The name and address of the representative in your province is found on our contacts page. Along with your application you are required to send three (3) product samples of your choice for jurying. These items will be returned after jurying is completed. Also, your booth fee must accompany the application. Should your product not be accepted, your booth fee will be refunded in full along with an explanation as to the reason why it was not accepted. What if I apply then change my mind? If it is within the deadlines as stipulated on the application form, your booth fees will be refunded less the deposit, which is not refundable. How much are Booth Fees to exhibit in ACTS? The minimum booth size is approx. 100 sq.ft., however, larger booth sizes, ie: 1½, 2, 2½, 3, etc. are available. The standard booth size is approximately 10x10 at a cost of $660.+ HST (Feb. 2007 prices). Your provincial government helps to subsidize ACTS and keep booth fees at a reasonable rate. What can I expect at the Show? As part of the government's contribution we will provide for your booth, 8' high draped curtains on three sides, 1 electrical outlet (1500 watts), 1 draped 6'x2' table, 1 chair, waste basket and carpeting(the room itself is carpeted). In addition you will get a listing(wording of your choice) in the ACTS show guide as well as the opportunity to advertise in this high quality guide. Exhibiting companies can expect sales orders in the amount of approximately $7,300., (Feb. 2005 average), and remember that's wholesale. After the show, ACTS will provide for you, free of charge, a complete listing of all company names, buyers and addresses of those who attended the show for purpose of follow up and promotion. 
Booth Shown: Clayworks, Halifax, NS. Are there any other costs I should be aware of? There are some other costs associated with participating in a trade show. You will need lighting and electrical power. Electrical power is provided in our show booth fee, as noted above. Most exhibitors bring their own lighting, though lighting can also be rented from the show contractor. You can use the ceiling lights provided by the World Trade & Convention Centre, however, there are some areas where lighting is not sufficient. We strongly recommend the use of additional lighting. Depending on your particular booth display, other costs might include: product merchandisers and displays, shipping your materials to the show and of course the costs associated with overnight travel to Halifax, if required. Is this Show for me? As a wholesale show you would be selling in quantity and therefore must be able to produce in quantity. If your product is a "one of a kind" item then a retail show would perhaps be a better show for you. Likewise, if you are a craftsperson producing fine furniture, there are furniture shows that would be more suitable to the sale of your product.
Being a wholesale show open only to the trade, rather than the general public, you would need only a selection of product that would represent your business. Orders are taken for your product rather than goods delivered at the point of sale so no volume of product would be required at the show. Imagine your booth as your store and as such, a business establishment. You should be prepared to do the business of selling your product and have the basic tools for selling. These should include: order pad, business cards, brochures and a price list. If you plan on selling to U.S. Buyers, then you should have a second price list with your product in U.S. dollars. You should be certain of your terms of sale i.e. C.O.D., net 30 days, and of any volume discounts. What type of buyers will I see at ACTS? Mostly you will meet buyers who are buying for general craft & gift shops, galleries, hotels, drug stores, tourist establishments, museums, clothing shops and jewellery stores. ACTS also invites buyers outside our region, from across Canada and the U.S., through our Incoming Buyers Program. Is there anything else I need to know? The booth spaces at ACTS normally get filled pretty quick. Applications are automatically mailed out from a mailing list and if you have plans to attend ACTS you should make sure you are on this mailing list. Applications are mailed out usually by mid- July, so contact your provincial representative, and ask that you be put on this list. 
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