So we are taking the plunge and heading to the National APCA convention in Atlanta. Big financial investment and a huge 'ratcheting up' for what we need to have ready. We are going to not only be promoting ourselves to over 120 colleges across the country but we will also be one of only 10 event performers to schmooze with 100 military sponsors. These sponsors book performers for bases and stations all over the world, creating events to take troops minds off of the stress of everyday service and other family-and-friends events to have a good time during visitation weekends. Pretty great potential for gigs all over the place.
Sounds awesome, yes? Well it also means we need a damn polished 15 minute show for the showcase and some great promo material to hand out and have on display at our booth. Plus we need to deal with paying way too much money to stay at the hotel and figure out the cheapest way to travel---airfare for four may end up cheaper than driving all the way down and back as well as being quicker. I also need to get on top of figuring out this 'small business' thing as we would look more professional as one and it would help eliminate the potential tax headaches we may encounter. More to come, I'll be sure to post our full-page ad that will grace the APCA website when it's done by the end of next week :D
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dude I would calculate that - airfare is super expensive and gas is not and can be split 4 ways. But for sure it is faster.
oh no, we are definitely going to number-crunch. but it'll be much closer than you think---$400 in gas is pretty much guaranteed and then there is an extra $50 or so in parking at the convention and food on the way. Airfare at about $200 roundtrip may end up being $200-$300 more expensive (total) but saves 3 days of travel and a ton of wear-and-tear on the car. Not a fun choice in any case.
Hey, I'm willing to help you guys out in any way I can. I'm about 4 hours from Atlanta, there is an airport 45 minutes away (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport), and I have a car I'd be willing to loan you guys.
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