What supplies should I have for Storefront sales?

We recommend the following:

• Scouts in uniform
• Inventory to average $500 per sales hour
• Trail's End App preloaded and updated to the latest version on your charged device
• Table and tablecloth
• Banner (available in the training section)
• Small bills to make change
• Cash box or envelope

Other things to consider that leaders and Scout parents have shared with Trail's End:

• Square reader - not required, but makes it easy to swipe credit cards
• Extra battery for your device
  
• Personalized signs showing your Scouting adventures
  
• Preferred Payments sign (available in training section or linked below)
• Storefront Bingo or other games
  
• Information packet for parents. Suggestions to include:
  • If Trail's End booked - Scheduling agreement (be sure to set up in accordance with the store specific instructions on the agreement).
  • If not Trail's End booked - contact information for the Manager you spoke with and any instructions they gave about where to setup. 
  • Unit leader contact information
  • Sample sales script (available in training section or linked below)
  • Schedule for the day with contact information (in case the next shift is running late)
  • Square instructions for connecting a Bluetooth reader, if applicable
  • Rewards flyer for Scout motivation (available in training section or linked below)
  • Storefront etiquette (clean up, approaching customers, etc).
    

Not recommended:

• A donation jar
  
• Signs with prices