Adding Merchandise Items

Why Offer Merchandise?

Merchandise can significantly boost event revenue:

• 💰 Average 25% increase in revenue per registration
• 🎽 Participants love event mementos
• 📢 Great marketing for future events
• 👕 Build your event brand

Adding Items

To add merchandise to your event:

1. Go to your event (draft or edit mode)
2. Scroll to Merchandise section
3. Click "Add Merchandise Item"
4. Fill in item details
5. Click "Save"

Item Details

Required Fields

Field	Description
Item Name	Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Event T-Shirt")
Description	Details about material, fit, features
Price	Cost per item in Rands
Base Stock	Total quantity available (if no variations)

Optional Fields

• Image: Product photo (highly recommended - increases sales by 3x!)
• Category: Group similar items (Apparel, Accessories, etc.)

Pricing Strategy

When pricing merchandise:

• Cover your costs (item + printing/branding + shipping)
• Add profit margin (20-40% is standard)
• Consider bulk pricing from supplier
• Platform commission applies to merchandise sales
• Price competitively but emphasize exclusivity

Popular Items

• T-shirts (most popular)
• Caps/Visors
• Water bottles
• Buffs/Neck gaiters
• Arm sleeves
• Socks