We cannot wait to collaborate with you.
Having a storefront can be costly if ventured alone therefore we have created a collaborative space for small business owners to test the market and sell their products with other merchants before venturing out to lease a space of their own. We also provide coaching and mentoring to help those business owners who wish to one day venture on their own, properly prepare, by doing market research and establishing their business for success.
Here are a few FAQs. If there’s a question not answered feel free to connect with us for further explanation.
Complete the application. Pay the fee. That is IT!
The application was designed to help us get to know you and explore your business needs.
410-E Lightfoot Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Between $250 & $350 depending upon the space you choose in the boutique (floor spaces are higher priced).
***There is a monthly space fee plus a 15% sales commission that collectively helps cover regular storefront expenses such as utilities, staff, marketing, and supplies. After the initial 3 month start-up payment, fees will be deducted from the merchant sales on a monthly basis. Commission fees will begin with the first sale.
◉ Retail location open and operating 6 days a week
◉ Space for lease
◉ Overhead expenses (i.e. utilities, marketing, and supplies)
◉ Sales staff & management
◉ Point of sale system and merchant access (merchant training available)
◉ Fixture including racks, shelving, and tables (basic)
◉ Merchant signage placed in each merchant space
◉ Daily use of the maker space
◉ Daily use of equipment (training required)
◉ Business Workshops (most are free, and some specialty sessions are at minimal cost)
◉ Business Bootcamp – free access to our 2-day business boot camp and access to professional partners to help aid in your business growth (i.e., attorneys, accountants, bankers, marketing professionals, etc.)
◉ Business Coaching (FREE Group Coaching sessions)
◉ Community: Collaboration & Networking opportunities with a community of makers and merchants
◉ Use of meeting space at 3 co-working/co-merching buildings (scheduling & minimal costs may apply) visit our co-working sites at: https://maximizedlifecoaching.com/ AND http://worknimbly.com/
After paying the fee you will schedule your on-site orientation and equipment training. After orientation, you can set up your merchant space, start using the maker's space and start participating in our community activities!
Orientation is held weekly.
11:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday & Saturday
Hours may vary from location to location and by season.
No lengthy contracts however merchants commit to a rolling 3-month payment period. You may terminate with 30 days’ notice. After the initial 3 month start-up payment, fees will be deducted from the merchant sales on a monthly basis. Commission fees will begin with the first sale.
No!
WE provide sales staff.
YOU provide your merchandise, and we do the rest!
We have a dedicated point of sale system specific to a merchant/vendor-based store.
Merchants are provided a login that will give you access to your sales.
To provide a boutique appeal, we provide shelving, tables, and hanging racks. Merchants are encouraged to bring hangers (black), smaller fixtures, and décor needed to display merchandise and highlight their business brand.
Before bringing items to the boutique, merchants must tag, price, and put items in the POS system per the guidelines (discussed at orientation). Tags must include the merchant’s name, merchant code, and price.
We calculate, hold and report all sales tax on items sold.
Your sales are paid and the store's commission is calculated before tax.
Credit card fees are covered by the merchant sales and deducted from your monthly payout.
Merchants are provided a login to access their sales. You will be able to manage your inventory by seeing what has sold. You are responsible for restocking your shelves when your inventory is low. If you do not restock an empty shelve or display within 2 days, we will put placeholder inventory on your shelf or display until you arrive to restock. This prevents the boutique from looking empty. You can restock your space at any time during business hours!
Merchants must pay upfront for their first 3 month's space fee.
After the first 3 months, the space fees for the upcoming month are deducted from sales paid to you.
Sales are processed the first business day of each month for the month prior.