K'boodle Belleville Artisan Application

INFO ABOUT HOW THE STORE WORKS

K’boodle provides a platform for small businesses to rent a space in our retail setting in Cataraqui Centre to showcase their talents and sell their products. You earn 100% of your sales, paid out bi-weekly directly to your bank account. We provide you a vendor code, this will identify your products from others when they are sold. Sales are tracked through an easy to use online inventory system. You are responsible for learning and properly updating your inventory in the system and properly tagging your products. We provide a detailed onboarding package to explain all the steps for proper labeling and inputting into the system.

We charge a 13% processing fee to the customer, this is not tax, it is a service fee that goes towards the general upkeep of the store, and things like the POS system and bags. K’boodle does NOT collect tax or remit tax on your behalf. Should your business be required to collect tax, you are responsible for the collection and remittance of all applicable provincial and/or federal taxes in connection with any sale of the goods or products. For greater clarity, when K’boodle processes a sale for you we will NOT be adding any taxes to the sale price of your products. The prices of your products should include the amount of sales tax that you are charging and remitting to the CRA.

Applications will be accepted on a variety of things including, but not limited to: Quality of your product, your products uniqueness, the overall appeal of your branding, and your engagement on social media. Filling out this application is not a confirmation of your approval. This application is intended to express your interest in becoming an artisan at K’boodle.

Once your application is approved and we receive your first payment, this document becomes the legal binding contract between you and K'boodle and you are adhering to K'boodles' terms and conditions. You will have 48 hours to pay your first invoice or make contact with us regarding the payment, or the offer to join the store becomes void. *Payments are non-refundable in the event that you decide to not move into the store at which point the contract becomes void*

Only those accepted will receive a reply, please check your junk mail on a regular basis while waiting for our reply.

**WAITLIST is high for certain categories. We always suggest that you apply so we can reach out to you if/when a spot becomes available in your category to see if you are still interested in a spot**

MEMBERSHIP TERMS

When you first become a member, you will commit to a minimum 3 month term with us and will be required to pay the first month membership fee upon acceptance. This payment is applied to your first month in the store.
All move ins take place on the first day of each month.
We require a minimum of 30 days notice to end your contract with us. This notice must come before the 1st of the month. If you provide this notice after the first day of the month you will be required to commit to the rest of that month and the following month.
All move outs take place on the last day of each month.
Terms cannot be ended during the months of December or January.
K'boodle can terminate your contract at any time without notice, in it's sole discretion.

RENT

We will send you an invoice via square on the 20th of each month for the next months rent. Invoices are to be paid directly through the invoice by Credit Card or Debit Card. We can also arrange automatic withdrawals from the card of your choice.
Membership fees are always due in full on the 1st of each month.
Late payment will result in a late fee of $15 for the first day, and an additional $5 per day thereafter.
K’boodle reserves the right to hold your payout in the event that you have not paid your membership fees.
K’boodle will provide you with a minimum 60 days written notice of any increased to membership fees.

YOUR COMMITMENT TO K’BOODLE

You are responsible for delivering your products to K’boodle and preparing the products in your display including proper labeling as outlined in your member onboarding.

You are to update all inventory directly before the items are brought into the store for restocking.
You are responsible for stocking your display space and overstock space at the beginning of the agreement and must keep your display stocked to a minimum of 50% capacity at all times.

You commit to coming to the store to monitor your space at least once a month. Regular store visits are important for the overall integrity of your products, it allows you to see what is working, try something new or just chat with staff about their feedback.

You commit to actively promoting your products and K’boodle on your Instagram and/or Facebook account, regularly tagging K’boodle in your posts and use K’boodle promotional graphics on your own social media sites. In addition to the marketing endeavors by K’boodle, you commit to LIKE and FOLLOW K’boodles’ Facebook and Instragram pages.

Social sharing is essential to increase public awareness so that people can shop your products at K’boodle – customers need to know where they can shop your products.

Lack of involvement in the store hurts not only your small business but the overall look of the store.

We do not promise sales – you need to work hard to promote your business, just like we do to promote K’boodle. There are regular ebbs and flows to retail, you will have great weeks and not so great weeks. Know your audience, the prices you have in some locations may sell the same in other locations. We will help in any way we can, and will regularity re-share your tagged posts to our social media. But the hard work has to come from you!

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Dedicated staff that will educate customers about your products.
General cleaning and upkeep of your space.
Bagging and packaging of goods sold.
Access to an online vendor login to view real-time sales and update and maintain inventory.
Access to private pages on our website and facebook pages for communication purposes.
On time, Bi-weekly payout of sold items.
Overstock space, free of charge (you supply the bin as outlined in the onboarding)
Regular reposting of your social media posts when tagged appropriately.
General merchandising of your products within the store and features on our social media.

We genuinely care about you and your small business. We are committed to the safety of your products, however K’boodle or Members of the team will not be held responsible for any damage or theft that occurs while your products are in our care.

GENERAL INFORMATION

K’boodle does not have, nor is it required to have any content or liability insurance as it relates to products or your space and K’boodle does not assume responsibility nor liability in the event of fire, theft, breakage, or any other damage to your merchandise or property.

You are responsible for obtaining the applicable business liability insurance and certifications applicable to your business and the products you sell. All property loss and/or damage and/or theft and/or liability as it relates to your products are the sole responsibility of you and it is your sole responsibility to obtain and be in possession of your own content and liability insurance policies.

Just as you are entering into a partnership agreement with us, we have entered into a partnership with the Mall. We have certain rules and regulations we need to follow to maintain a good relationship with the mall and you will be expected to follow these rules and regulations as outlined in the member onboarding.

Upon acceptance into K’boodle, you agree to the release of your name/business name and or photographs for use in any current or future promotional publications, website, social media, advertising, etc.

You are responible for having the correct information on your product tags, including the price and that price matches what is in the system. Should you have the wrong price on your item the customer will pay that price.

You understand that K’boodle reserves the right to move your space / products to contribute the overall appeal and flow of the store. We have the authority to remove unsafe items or display supports from your space.

Our store policy is that we do not offer returns or store credits. We will honor any specific exchanges that you have for your business as long as we have very precise information for this when you fill out your business information.

Business Name*

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

This is the email we will use if your application is accepted.

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please let us know where you are from.*

Product Category*

Tell us about your business:*

We want to know all about your business. Tell us how long you have had your business and why/how you got started. Tell us why what makes your product stand out from the rest. Why did you create your product? What is the purpose of your product?

Please list the products with descriptions of the products that you would like to sell in the store. Be specific. Your acceptance will be for the items that you have listed. Should you wish to sell something outside of what you have been accepted for once accepted you will need to have it be approved before you bring it into the store.*

Upload 4 product files of products you are applying to sell in K'boodle.*

We want to see what you make! Send us current photos of items that you plan on selling in the store. They do not need to be professional, but they do need to be clear and focused. No thumbnail photos please.

Social Media Handles - you should have at least 1 active social media account that we can tag you on.*

List your social media platforms here. Copy and Paste your URL's. You need to use at least one form of social media. (e.g. Facebook, Instagram,)

I agree, that the items I have shown you and will be selling have an element of "handmade" to them and that I am the one that making the item*

Yes

SPACES

We have different space options available to suit your small business needs.

Your products must fit within the space you have chosen and within the dimensions we have provided.

You are free to use additional displays within your space to showcase your product (eg: jewelry display, risers, holders)

When you select Tier 2 or highter you will be required to have a sign with your business name in your space. Sign specifications will be outlined in the onboarding package after acceptance.

$100/mth +HST

$175/mth +HST

$235/mth +HST

$480 /mth +HST

$235/mth +HST

$480 /mth +HST

Tell us what size space will you need? Your second choice will be used if your first choice for space size is not available.*

Second Choice Space Options. If the first space option that you request is not available please let us know if you have a second choice, or if you'd rather just be on the wait list for the space you would like.*

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

We generally will answer these questions once you have been accepted. Most things can found on our website or in this form. Should you have a question that you would like answered before being accepted please reach out to us on social media.

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