Trying to get some opinions on a business related subject (flat fee, for sale)

[acejka]

Ok so let's pretend you own a small family owned business.

You have the chance to team up with other small businesses and set up a booth at a fall festival that will be busy with local families, you are allowed to sell your gift cards, products etc at this fall festival.

How much, in percentage, would you feel free giving towards the main business holding this fall festival. It is being held at a retail store, outside in the fall when they will be very busy, they are taking care of all advertising, basically all you have to do is show up with your items for sale and a table. It is guaranteed free marketing and exposure with little sweat off of your back.

Thanks!

[Carlingtonian]

I have a friend who has a small business and has attended such fairs. Normally I believe it's a flat fee for a booth--not a commission on sales. Of course, if you pay a flat fee and sell nothing, you're worse off than before.

No idea what a fair or customary portion would be if you went that direction. Maybe someone else here would know.

Also keep in mind that this fall fair will also benefit the hosting store by increasing foot traffic--so it's not like they're getting nothing out of it.