Jake,
You are right. It just hits the bottom line quicker. And since I have a really big company in the Philippines to keep happy, BOD and All, I can justify it in my budget as advertising (Once it is approved). If I spent it all in cash they would ask for their margines in cash. Thats a tough nut to crack at the end of the year. Believe it or not my sponsorship budget for one year exceeds 20K. And that doesn't include Eric G. I like a lot of the ideas here. But I would be carefull about placing a lot of the responsibility on the sponsors. Back in the day it was over all finish on the prize tables. I have to laugh at some of the shooters who say they are going to get shock buffs and a crying towel. They should have been around back then! We at Armscor here in the US give a tidy amount to the matches that Glenn and I attend. It is real hard to determine which matches to sponsor. We hope to at least break even with sales. Thats why we will be at both the nationals this year. and to add a statement, Chevy won't touch this sport until we get rid of the humaniod target just my 2 pennys worth. If you guys have a better idea for the sponsors let me know!
Peace Out!
Ivan