Shownoe - Vendor Management Platform

    Three Ways to Accept Vendors with Shownoe

    Choose the acceptance model that fits your event—from full control to complete automation. Shownoe adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

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    Apply & Approve

    Manual Approval (Full Control)

    You review and approve each vendor manually. Once the vendor pays, you can assign them a spot or let them choose their own.

    Best for:

    Curated events, first-time vendors

    Instant Approve & Pay

    Semi-Automated

    Vendors pay instantly, you assign spots later, or they can pick their spot.

    Best for:

    Established events with trusted vendor base

    Pick & Pay

    Full Automation

    Vendors choose their spot and pay automatically

    Best for:

    Large recurring events, minimal management

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    Apply & Approve

    1

    Vendor submits application through custom form

    2

    You review application details in your dashboard

    3

    Approve or reject with automated email notifications

    4

    Approved vendors receive payment link

    5

    (Optional) Assign booth/spot on venue map after payment

    Key Benefits

    Full quality control over vendor selection
    Perfect for maintaining event curation standards
    An Optional Application Fee may be required to apply
    Application Review Dashboard showing vendor applications with approval status
    Optional Venue Map Assignment showing approved vendors and booth locations
    Self-Service Payment Mode showing instant vendor booking with automatic approval

    Instant Approve & Pay

    1

    Vendor completes application form

    2

    Payment is processed immediately upon submission

    3

    You receive notification of new paid vendor

    4

    Review vendor details at your convenience

    5

    (Optional) Assign specific booth location on venue map

    Key Benefits

    Guaranteed payment before vendor commitment
    Reduced payment collection time
    Still maintain ability to assign strategic placements

    Pick & Pay

    1

    Vendor browses available booth locations on interactive map

    2

    Vendor selects their preferred spot

    3

    Payment processes automatically

    4

    Booth is instantly reserved and marked as taken

    5

    Confirmation emails sent automatically to both parties

    Key Benefits

    Zero manual work required
    Instant revenue collection
    Vendors love choosing their own spots
    Interactive Venue Map allowing vendors to select their booth space

    Compare All Three Models

    FeatureApply & ApproveInstant ApprovePick & Pay
    Manual Approval——
    Instant Payment—
    Vendor Chooses Spot——
    Organizer Assigns SpotOptionalOptional—
    Time InvestmentHighMediumLow
    Vendor ControlLowMediumHigh
    Best ForNew/CuratedEstablishedLarge/Recurring

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    Every Model Includes These Features

    Regardless of which workflow you choose, you always get:

    Automated email confirmations
    Payment processing with Stripe
    Vendor portal access
    Real-time dashboard updates
    Custom application forms
    Promo code support

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    Start with any model and switch anytime—Shownoe adapts to your needs

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