TradeCraft Show Solutions

Fully Managed
Online Add-Ons.

No software to manage. No paper add-on sheets. No spreadsheets to clean up. TradeCraft runs your livestock show's online add-on system from import to final report — so your county can focus on the show, not the paperwork.

★ No software for counties to manage  ·  More money for your students  ★
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Software to Manage
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Spreadsheets Required
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Managed by TradeCraft
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Payment Options for Buyers
The Service
What TradeCraft
actually does.

TradeCraft provides a fully managed online add-on website tied directly to your official sale order. Buyers can add on to specific lots online, and all add-on activity is automatically consolidated into show-ready reports for student recognition and county accounting.

Counties do not manage software, spreadsheets, or reconciliation. TradeCraft handles setup, monitoring, online payment collection, payment reminders, and reporting from start to finish.

All transactions and records are structured to keep show funds and TradeCraft funds separated, secure, and auditable.

Buyers can contribute how it works for them

Pay immediately by card or ACH
Request an invoice
Mail a check

This service is designed to:

Eliminate manual add-on spreadsheets and re-keying
Reduce post-sale reconciliation time
Increase add-on participation by enabling giving beyond sale day
Improve student thank-you letter compliance with clean donor exports
Produce accounting-ready exports for county and show reporting
Allow a longer add-on window than day-of-show — more money for your students
See It In Action
Watch the platform
demo.
How It Works
Five steps.
All managed.

From your finalized sale order to the last accounting export — TradeCraft handles every step. Counties provide the sale data and receive the reports. Everything in between is on us.

01 📂
We Import Your Sale Order

Lots, exhibitors, and buyer-facing details are loaded directly from your finalized sale data. No manual entry on your end.

02 🌐
We Publish Your Branded Add-On Site

Your custom site is organized by lot and exhibitor for easy buyer navigation. Buyers can find and add on to the lots that matter to them.

03 💳
Buyers Add On Online

Supporters can add donations to specific lots with flexible payment options — pay now by card, request an invoice, or mail a check.

04 📧
We Manage Payment Reminders

Automated reminder emails go to unpaid buyers on the schedule your show selects. No chasing down checks on your end.

05 📊
You Receive Consolidated Reports

Complete, accounting-ready outputs — student recognition lists, chapter summaries, donor exports, invoice generators, and clean records for bookkeeping.

Secure. Separated.
Auditable by design.

TradeCraft's platform is built to protect your organization and your donors. Every dollar is traceable. Every submission is timestamped. Every account is separated.

Show funds routed directly to the show's designated account — no commingling
TradeCraft service fees invoiced separately — transparent and clean for bookkeeping
Every submission timestamped and traceable by lot, donor, and payment status
Pay-now, invoice, and check all tracked under one reporting system
What's Included
Every report. Every
export. Delivered.
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Branded Online Add-On Platform

Fully managed, lot-organized add-on site published under your show's name. Buyers navigate to their lots and contribute without any friction.

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Invoice & Pay-To Generator

Automatically generates invoices for buyers who request them and produces a pay-to report for check reconciliation at show close.

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Chapter & Add-On Summary

Chapter-level totals and per-lot add-on summaries — showing total add-ons received per student and per exhibitor for recognition purposes.

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Donor Detail Export

Names, businesses, contact info, amounts, and payment method — clean and structured for student thank-you letters and donor records.

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Payment Status Report

Full visibility into paid, invoice-requested, and check-pending balances — so nothing slips through the cracks before the books close.

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Accounting Export

County-ready format for reconciliation. Structured to drop directly into your show's accounting workflow with no re-keying required.

Optional Enhancements
Add what your
show needs.
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Lot Photos

Student and animal photos attached to each lot on the add-on site — giving buyers a personal connection to the exhibitor they're supporting.

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QR Codes for Sale-Day Signage

Printed QR codes that drive mobile add-ons right from the sale barn — capturing in-the-moment giving from buyers who don't add on beforehand.

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Automated Donor Receipt Email

Automatic confirmation emails sent to donors upon payment — with non-tax language as standard, or customized language if your show requires it.

Why Shows Choose TradeCraft
Less work.
More money for kids.

Eliminates manual add-on spreadsheets

No more collecting paper sheets, re-entering data, or cross-referencing buyer lists by hand.

Reduces post-sale reconciliation time

Reports are structured and ready — accounting exports drop straight into your workflow without manual cleanup.

Increases add-on participation

An extended online window means buyers who miss the sale can still contribute — more donors, more money for students.

Improves thank-you letter compliance

Clean, exportable donor lists make student thank-you letters straightforward — and no one falls through the cracks.

Lower buyer friction than day-of-show only

Multiple payment options and an extended giving window means more buyers actually complete their add-ons.

Approved vendor eligible

TradeCraft will work with your district or county to become an approved vendor for purchasing and payment processing.

Ready to see it
in action?

We'll walk you through the full platform — from sale import to final report delivery — so you know exactly what your show gets.

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★ TradeCraft Educational Services
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Common Questions
FAQ
Does TradeCraft replace our live auction?

No — TradeCraft manages the add-on system, not the live auction itself. Your sale runs exactly as it always has. TradeCraft handles the online add-on layer before, during, and after the sale.

Who is TradeCraft best suited for?

County and local livestock shows that currently collect add-ons manually — paper sheets, spreadsheets, or informal tracking. If your show has a finalized sale order and buyers who want to contribute beyond the ring, TradeCraft is built for you.

What does the county or show still control?

The county controls the official sale order, the show timeline, and where funds are deposited. TradeCraft operates the platform, manages buyer communication, and delivers reports — but the show's financial accounts are always yours.

When can buyers add on?

The add-on window is flexible and set per show. Most shows open the platform before sale day and keep it open for a period after — extending the giving window beyond the sale barn.

Do buyers pay through TradeCraft?

Online card and ACH payments are processed through TradeCraft's platform and routed directly to the show's designated account. Invoices and check payments are tracked through the system but settled directly between the buyer and the show.

How long does setup take?

Setup time depends on when we receive your finalized sale order. Once we have the data, most shows are published within a few business days. Reaching out early gives your buyers the longest possible add-on window.

Is TradeCraft willing to become an approved vendor?

Yes — TradeCraft will work with your county or district to complete the vendor approval process. Contact us directly and we'll handle the paperwork.

Ready to run your show
without the spreadsheets?

TradeCraft handles the platform, the payments, the reminders, and the reports. Your county just runs the show.

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