Uh, oh…It’s that time of year again! Each year around early fall I begin planning for my annual holiday program called Let’s Go Shopping. Let’s Go Shopping, or LGS, is an online, accessible, virtual mall crawl that connects small businesses with the customers who need them. The entire live event, which takes place over two days, is recorded and published over the long black Friday/cyber Monday weekend to give vendors an additional boost, and to provide another shopping opportunity for those who may have missed all or part of the live program. Think of it like an audio only version of QVC or the Home Shopping Network.
For 2024, Let’s Go Shopping is scheduled for Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9. The day usually begins early, and runs until evening West Coast time. Each vendor has their own scheduled time slot, and attendees simply log in using the Zoom platform. LGS is a great way for attendees to get all their holiday shopping done from the comfort of their couch. If they cannot get to the mall, we’ll bring the mall to them!
Interested in joining the event as a vendor?
This year will be the 9th Let’s Go Shopping holiday showcase, and in an effort to keep our vendor lineup fresh, fun, interesting, and exciting, I’m always searching for great new products offered by small business entrepreneurs. If you think your business might be a good fit for the event, check out the links below to get started.
The first link is for our opt-in announcement list. This group list is the repository for all promotion pertaining to Let’s Go Shopping, and all participants, whether attendees or vendors, are required to sign up. Go here:
Select this link to go to the Let’s Go Shopping main information page.
Let’s Go Shopping is a by-invitation event, so when you select the link, follow the instructions to contact me, and I’ll reach out so we can chat about your business. Not all businesses are eligible to participate, so we’ll need to make sure your business meets our guidelines. Further, while LGS is free for attendees, there is a registration fee for vendors that covers the costs associated with promoting the event.
Finally, if you would like some idea as to how the event recording will sound, here is the link to last year’s Let’s Go Shopping extravaganza:
Follow this link to listen to the 2023 LGS recording.
LGS has proven to be a popular shopping experience for our attendees, many of whom are people with disabilities. If you are an artist, crafter, or small business entrepreneur selling holiday appropriate gifts for any age, then please opt in to our groups list. Want to refer a friend? Feel free to pass along all the details and encourage them to apply. It’s a great way for micro businesses to build a following and enhance holiday sales.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Sparkle on…
Laura