Handmade Cans Info Pack
What is it?
Handmade Cans is a community shop for locals and lovers of all things
handmade.
Handmade Cans has a simple philosophy – provide a reasonably priced space
for local designers to promote and sell their works; and encourage locals
to support them by buying their creations.
Handmade Cans provides access to a consumer ready market without the expense
of establishing a retail outlet, or inconvenience of selling at markets or
online. The store opens its shelves to all things handmade – art, ceramics,
home ware, furniture, clothing, bags, jewellery, toys, stationery, music,
books, skin care, preserves – just about anything made with two bare hands.
Handmade Cans is for creative individuals who want to promote and expand
their business, and for hobbyists alike who may only have a small amount of
stock they wish to dispose of. Handmade Cans gives novices the chance to
share space with established designers, and offers all individuals
promotional opportunities in print and social media (e.g. Facebook).
Above all, Handmade Cans is about having a good time and sharing the wealth
of ideas and creativity on offer in the Far North. This is a real little
family, full of amazing people making amazing things.
Where is it?
Handmade Cans is located at 154 Sheridan Street, Cairns City, across the
road from Cairns State High School. Our patrons, Kristy and Rick Beresford,
operate an über café, The Flying Monkey, within the building.
We also have a pop up store opposite the fake grassed glory store, for larger
items, furniture, artwork installations, workroom space and more fun!
How the heck does it work?
It’s easy!!
For the OC (Original Can) you rent a space, and pay a reasonable
commission for each sale.
Prices (per week) to get in on the action are:
Cubes (brown and white) – 38cm x 38cm - Premium - $10, Growth Opportunity
(lower cubes) - $7.50. There is one double height cube – let us know if
that will work for you.
Top of cubes - $7.50 (x4).
New Cubes – Top (x2) - $10, cubes $5 each, shelf (x2) $5
Table tops - $15 per space (4 per table)
Hanging space (68cm) - $15 adults and kids clothes
Under tables - $7.50 per space (4 or 2 per table)
Shelves – 75cm of space- Premium - $15, Top and bottom shelf $7.50, floor
$5
Hat stand - $5 per spot – (3 available) think scarves, bags, hanging things
Shopping baskets (at the front door) - $7.50 – these fit a huge amount of
items. Think about your signage and pricing – and colour!
Card stands - $5 for 2 slots
Wall space - $15 per week for the bigger spots, $7.50 for smaller spaces
(peg board)
Top shelves over hanging space - $10 per space. Think original art, bigger
breakable items, things that take up space!
Toy baskets – scattered around to brighten the shop - $2.50 BYO basket!
Please note – you can ‘share’ spaces with other Can family members. We will
only process each space as one provider – so please work this out between
you and code carefully.
All sales will incur a 30% commission (unless you take the deal offered
below) – which covers running costs including EftPOS fees, wrapping of
items, bags, other consumables and so on. Please factor this in when
pricing – and keep your pricing similar, in and out of the store, wherever
possible.
Spots are limited. A three month commitment is required from you – so we
can plan events and marketing. Two week’s notice will be required if you
want to leave outside this 3 month period. (You won’t!!)If we think your
items aren’t working, we will give you two week’s notice too!
Marketing packages will be announced soon to further grow your brand and
our store. Keep an eye out – you won’t want to miss out!
There is an option to work instore (9 to 1, 1 to 5) or assisting with admin
duties for reduction in either rent or commission. Please indicate if this
is something you may be interested in. Acceptance will be at Management’s
discretion – and within budget limitations.
Full training and support is available.
Saturday Special
We are looking for our weekends back – and you win the lotto on this
offering!! Saturday’s are fast paced in store – and really fun. Shoppers
pop in relaxed and happy, and they LOVE meeting the makers. That’s you!!
To make this deal even sweeter –here’s the drum. You will only be in store
from 8:45 to 12:45pm. You can have a free coffee AND 5% off your commission
for the month for just doing ONE Saturday a month. (Fine print – you will
need to commit to this and turn up. If you can’t turn up – please let us
know with 2 days notice and your discount will be forfeited, and your
coffee drunk by whoever does your shift!)
I KNOW RIGHT!
And if you want to coordinate the Suitcase Sale (you need to be available
to set it up and pack up (8.00 am to 12.45), work the shop on the morning,
natter with the stall holders and customers, check in with The Flying
Monkey team) and love the whole thing, and in return you get coffee, cake
AND 10% of the stall holders fees for the day. And the 5% off your
commission. STOP IT.
We check over applications carefully to ensure no doubling up on products,
and that you will fit our Can experience. We are picky – it’s a fabulous
place!
Once the spots are full, you will join the wait list and we will be back in
touch if something comes up.
If this all seems too much, you are also welcome to keep being a part of
the Can by joining us at our monthly Suitcase Sales. Keep an eye on the
events tab on facey and book quickly. Spaces are limited.
In the New Can:Toucan
Weekly fees:
Furniture items –
$5 for items up to $500 sale price.
$10 for items $501+ sale price.
Décor items –
$10 per 10 items.
Art $5 per item, hung on the wall.
Vintage clothing –
$10 – 3 spaces available.
To get the doors open longer – we are doing a one term special!!
For November and December – for a flat fee of $40 a month you can have up
to 10 items in store (furniture/art) and 25% commission for doing the 10 to
2, shift on a weekday, one shift a fortnight. You can drop this even
further by committing to once a week! Let’s say $30 a month plus 25%
commission. %) SERIOUSLY? These items will need to ‘fit’ the theme of the
store and space pending of course!!!
If you would prefer 2pm to 6pm, that will be $40 a month (up to 10 items)
with the 30% commission. Commit to once a week, and we can drop that to $30
a month plus 30% commission. Awesome.
Extra bonus
is available for doing one Saturday morning a month, where
you can have a coffee, music, ambience, busy sales and $20 a month plus
ONLY 20% commission for the month. (If you take this option to you need to
turn up! If you can’t make it – we need 2 days notice to get someone in.) I
know right?
If you want to talk a combo of these, let’s chat.
We are taking a hit to get the doors open and your stuff selling.
Bonus – we will PLUG your in store appearances on our social media sites –
you can too! Then everyone can come ooh and ahh over your work.
#egoboosting #goodfun #greatpromotion.
All sales incur a 30% commission to cover expenses (except if you snap up
the deals above). Please include this in your pricing – and keep your
pricing in line with what you have advertised the item for elsewhere.
All NEW designers pay a once off administrative fee of $25.
Other Can Opportunities!
Stocking our shop is not your only way of getting involved in the Can
family.
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Book a spot in our monthly suitcase sales – see the event’s tab on
facey.
Hold a workshop – ask for a workshop pack.
Attend a workshop – see our event’s tab on facey.
Attend our social events.
Launch a product/series at our place! We love a good party.
Share your skills with the Can Family. We are all growing together.
Work with us on new ideas – 
Blog on our website – ask us to blog on yours!
Send photo’s of your goodies, so we can post and keep your marketing
tight.
Join our facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/785045844852041/
Share our page, and we can share yours
Book in for a photo shoot
Just be Can excited!
Shop till you drop (between these hours):
Official hours:
Handmade Cans – in The Flying Monkey
Mon – Fri: 8:30-2:00
Sat 9:00- 12:30
Closed Sunday
Pop up Can – opposite The Flying Monkey
Mon – Fri: 2:00 to 6:00
Saturday 9:00 to 2:00
We can, and do, open by appointment!!
How can I get involved?
Read the information pack, along with the terms and conditions. The terms
and conditions will provide important information about your obligations.
Once you agree to the terms and conditions, you can download and complete
the attached application form. This can be returned to us by emailing
handmadecans@gmail.com or by popping in store to see us.
Handmade Cans will review your application and if necessary, arrange an
appointment to discover more about your products. When your application is
approved you can deposit your $25 administrative fee into our account (see
our banking details below), and arrange to bring your products into the
store. You will need to complete the attached Handmade Cans electronic
consignment sheet and price and code all items.
Handmade Cans
Westpac 734644 account 675230
Who can I talk to?
Tanya Brooks-Cooper
0432 340 349
Steve Cooper
0404508796 (Accounts)
It’s easier to text, as I’m always in the shop chatting!
All information contained herein is effective as of 1st November 2014.
Terms and Conditions:
Handmade Cans agrees to sell items on a designer’s behalf. In return,
designers are required to observe the following Terms and Conditions:
Display of goods:
Original Can
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Once allocated - your space is your space. You need to regularly pop
in and check stock levels and keep it all tight and tidy.
Be creative! Check Pinterest for display ideas. Think and act smart.
You are only permitted to pop stock in your own spot. Please don’t
take the ‘liberty’ of placing items elsewhere in the store. Any items
found out of your space will be removed, and repeat occurrences may
see you being asked to leave the Can!
We can store 1 shoe box of additional stock in our store room. This
will need to be labelled, priced and on your inventory.
Please price your items in line with what you are advertising
online. We can’t afford to look out of whack/more expensive.
Please share, share, share and tell, tell, tell everyone you have
stock in the Can.
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Display of items in the Toucan is at the discretion of the Can team.
We will change the displays at least monthly – and will be
highlighting items by theme in the front window.
We will do our best to ensure everyone’s items have great coverage
and access to the viewing public, and via social media.
The walls will be used as exhibition space for artists. Décor in the
store will be framed by this art – which will enable to really shake
the store up and redisplay items to bring out the best in them.
The amount and type of product you are able to display will be at the
discretion of Handmade Cans, and depends on available space.
You will be required to ‘lock’ your items in with us for the duration
of the display (up to 4 weeks). If you sell elsewhere you can remove
your item for the 30% commission, or wait until we have time to rejig
the whole display at a 10% commission. Please note - we are not a
free storage facility for your items.
Getting your money:
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A statement will be issued at the beginning of each month, noting all
sales. Any profit will be deposited in your nominated bank account.
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Payments will be made by the 15th of the month. Payments are
processed by direct bank transfer into your nominated bank account.
No cash payments will be made at the Handmade Cans store.
Please keep your inventory up to date and your items marked clearly.
Not doing this delays accounts and frustrates the Can team.
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You need to price your items clearly. Make your codes easy to read
and understand for accounting purposes. For example – Joe Blow Arts
might use the code JBA.. then a number to indicate the ‘line’.
You will need to pop in and check your items regularly. Besides us
loving to see your smiling faces, people only buy well priced,
clearly priced items.
Individuals are responsible for income tax and GST from sales.
You are responsible for your own insurance, shipping, pick up and
drop offs. This is especially important for larger/more expensive
items.
Restocking needs to be out of ‘busy’ business hours – which is
between 9:00 and 13:00 in the OC.
If a product is returned, due to defect, we will refund the customer
and notify the designer (see Department of Fair Trading guidelines).
If goods are returned for an acceptable reason, and in original
condition, we will refund the customer and notify the designer (see
Department of Fair Trading guidelines).
Handmade Cans will do everything to prevent stealing however we are
unable to provide insurance for theft, damage or loss.
Handmade Cans reserves the right to publish photos and information
about your products for use in advertising and social media.
Handmade Cans business hours are subject to change, as are our fees.
Our correspondence will be primarily via email so please keep an eye
out for our mail and let us know if your contact details change.
If you would like to provide flyers or business cards, these can be
included with the purchase of your products.
If we refer someone to you, please be honest and pay a commission of
10% on the sales that follow.
For expensive and very breakable items, please provide packaging.