Here are a few ideas to help protect your business against fraud and theft while exhibiting at craft shows.

• Keep your booth open during show hours.
• Never leave your booth unattended during show hours.
• Be sure to bring extra help to busy events.
• Place small products near you and in as clear a view as possible.
• Use a portable credit card terminal to approve transactions on the spot.
• Check the identification of everyone who writes a check or uses a credit card.
• Report any attempts of theft or fraud to show officials immediately.
• Remove products or secure booth daily at the end of the show.
• Insurance is available for your products and your booth. Rates will vary according to which company you choose.
• If you are alone at a show and must leave your booth, ask a neighbor or show official to sit in for you.