Sell with Us
My Funny Bunny is opening a boutique for "Stuff for mummies & really cool kids!" in April, a children's boutique which will be a light and airy space with fresh, fun decor.
Amongst our own stock we have set aside space to support independent designer makers and crafts people in showcasing their high quality items for sale so that they can access exhibition space at low cost and low risk. With rents starting from as little as £5 per week, our boutique is an ideal way to boost your sales!
If you dream of your very own brick-and-mortar shop to sell your craft but don’t have the time, capital or resources to make that dream come true, then we are offering you an opportunity to take what might be a profession or a pastime to a whole new level.
Each seller pays a monthly rent, together with a 20% commission on sales revenue. The store is staffed and managed by My Funny Bunny Ltd with all associated costs being covered by the monthly rental that each seller pays.
We provide you with a share of an exciting brick-and-mortar retail environment where you are your own shelf, wall or rack space. We provide the staff but unlike a trade fair - we do all the selling for you as part of the service - so you don’t have to be there. On top of all that we include advertising, joint promotions, events and marketing activities, free promotion on social sites, etc.
You set the retail prices, although we can offer advice if needed. From glass to ceramics, jewellery to paper craft, clothing to toys, artwork to well almost anything which relates to children & parenting - we showcase and curate your talent in a low-risk professional and supportive retail environment. So if you are looking for an opportunity to showcase your work in a more permanent venue, then My Funny Bunny is for you.
Your products should be of high retail quality and fit our boutique. We have limited shelf, wall and rack space available.
Read through all sections to be fully informed but here are shortcut to some of the sections:
- Application Form
- Benefits of showcasing with us
- About the Boutique Premises
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Rental of display shelving space within the shop to showcase your work.
- No long-term commitment with our Retail Sales Agency agreement - only 6 months.
- Free promotion on social networking sites.
- Our staff do the selling for you, so you don't have to be there.
- Only £30 (inc VAT) deposit to reserve your dedicated space then automated PayPal payments.
- Prime retail space at low cost and low risk.
- No need to be involved in the store on a day to day basis
- Sales reporting and monitoring to identify additional sales opportunities
- Rents starting from as little as £5 + VAT per week
- Opportunity to break into the retail market in a well established location
- The whole store is dedicated to independent designers and retailers
- A wide range of handmade products
- The store is unique to the area
- Monthly rent includes all associated costs
- Sales processing – this includes POS, carrier bags and packaging, credit/ debit card
processing, bank fees, and other associated costs - Cleaning and restocking of shelves
- Merchandising
You also avoid these extra costs:
- Rent
- Business Rates
- Service Charges
- Electricity
- Water rates
Eastgate Shopping Centre attracted nearly 15 million visitors in 2011 and is situated straight off the A176 in Basildon town centre. Our boutique is situated in the Lower Galleries on the 3rd floor, as shown by the picture on the right.
The shop is window full fronted, so all that is on display can be viewed from outside even without even stepping foot in the shop.
Q: Do you have a minimum rental term?
A: Yes. You’ll have to rent space for six months.
Q: I’m new to retail selling ‐ does that matter?
A: No. We have staff on hand to help and besides we run the boutique so you need not worry!
Q: Can I sell anything I like?
A: No. When you apply to rent space, we ask you to send images of the
products you plan to sell. This helps us to make sure that we retain a good mix of
products in store and that the products are of hiqh quality & suit the shop. If you’re unsure if an item is suitable, just ask.
Q: Does the store have a returns policy?
A: Yes. We have developed a store wide policy which we ask individual sellers to
adopt. This allows us to handle returns your behalf including dealing faulty
items, and returning the item to you, if required. We have to deal with customer returns according to UK law.
Q: Are my items insured?
A: No. Staff are trained to be vigilant and the store
is designed so that all areas are in view, but you will need to make sure it is covered under your own insurance (as the products remain your property until sale).
Q: I’m worried my items won’t sell and I’ll lose out. What’s your advice?
A: In any business, you should expect an element of risk. By using the 'Rent A Shelf'
business model you can make sure that your risk is controlled and predictable,
meaning any possible loss is limited.
Q: Do you have a button or banner I can use on my website or blog?
A: That is in the pipeline, so by the time we open the shop we should have this in place! Just email us :)
Q: How much space do I get?
A: For the £5+VAT a week you get just over 66cms to use with 39cm depth of shelf space, of course you can do 2 slots for double the cost and you then get double the space, but we have limited space for this scheme available so we can't guarantee it will be available. For rail space you get 30cm on the rail but rail space is very limited so we are only making this available in really exceptional cases.
Now all that is left is for you to take advantage of this opportunity & apply!
- Fill in our application form
- We receive your completed application form, and we aim to be in touch within a week to confirm we have space available to display your products and you have been accepted.
- We will then send you a sellers agreement to read and sign.
- Making Payment - Upon returning a signed copy of your sellers agreement, you’ll need to pay three months rent in advance in order to secure your sales space. You can make payment by credit or debit card or alternatively by cheque or BACS transfer.
Getting ready for sale
You’ll need to make sure you have sufficient stock on hand so that you can fully stock your
shelf space. We will also require some product information from you. Dependant on the
products that you sell, this may only need be a few lines. (Our staff will need this
information so that they can answer customer questions)
You will also need to label your products
The launch
We are opening in April and we are planning to have a 'launch event' and you are more than welcome to join us and invite all your friends!
Keeping in touch
You’ll receive a monthly report from us which will detail your sales and give you an update.
We are also here throughout your time at the store to offer advice. If there is anything we
can help you with, please get in touch.
Restocking
If your items are running low, we will let you know and you can either make an appointment to pop in and drop them off or you can post them to us.
After 3 months
Half way through your third month at the store, we’ll invoice you for a further three months
rent in advance which will take you up to the time when your aggrement expires.
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