Craft Collective is a place where local artisans and small businesses sell unique and quality items to shoppers in the local community.

Below are a few ways Craft Collective helps vendors find success with less risk and less stress:

• Runs the cash register so vendors can sell items without being present
• Provides software for barcode creation
• Collects and pays vendors' sales tax
• Pays the store bills such as water, electricity, property tax, insurance, and more.
• Hires and trains the cashiers and staff
• Promotes and advertises the store
• Hosts special events to drive traffic to the store
• Provides a vendor portal to view sales, manage inventory, and more

Craft Collective offers an unmatched variety of unique items. Successful vendors often offer a mixture of types, sizes, and costs of items including:

• Gifts
• Home Decor
• Fashion
• Small Furniture
• Candles
• Jewelry
• Children’s Items
• New Games
• Toys
• Original Artworks
• Patio & Garden
• Outdoor Items
• Signs
• Soaps
• Seasonal Items

Craft Collective reserves the right to turn down items. Exceptions can be made for handcrafted or truly vintage items. The following items are NOT allowed:

• Used Shoes
• Used Purses and Bags
• Used Clothing
• Used Toys or Games
• Mattresses
• Sleeper Sofas
• Electronic Devices
• Magazines
• Weapons
• CDs, DVDs, Tapes, etc.
• Vulgar or Adult Items

• Communicate with Store Manager on day you wish to move in
• Preference on move in is during normal business hours but accommodations can be made if needed
• Bring displays, inventory, and tools needed for set up. Staff is not responsible for your set up.
• Ensure your space is set up the way you want it to be then have Store staff sign off on safety and displays.

Craft Collective operates on an "ALL SALES FINAL" model at the moment. This is subject to change.

For vendors who sell clothing or any items that require a hanger, it is highly recommended they label their hangers with vendor name. Unlabeled hangars will be placed in a box for collection at a later date.

Craft Collective’s marketing strategy is centered on unifying, clarifying, and maintaining the consistency of the overall brand message and identity. The goal is to effectively communicate the Craft Collective experience across all platforms to reach current shoppers, future shoppers, and potential vendors. Craft Collective also customizes marketing efforts to reach the intended audience and make decisions based on tracked metrics.

Craft Collective’s dedicated, experienced marketing team works hard to bring traffic to the store, increase brand
awareness, and grow Craft Collective into a household name in the following ways:

• In-store events
• Social media marketing including Facebook, Instagram (coming soon)
  Pinterest (coming soon), and TikTok (coming soon)
• Search engine optimization
• Google and social media ads
• Email advertising
• Print advertising and mailers
• Press releases
• Television features and commercials
• And more!

Vendors grant permission to Craft Collective to use their name, business, likeness, images, videos, and other media
formats, in any and all of its publications, including but not limited to website entries, social media posts, marketing materials, and advertising.

Craft Collective has found its most successful vendors are often those who learn how to market themselves. Since the marketing team focuses its
efforts on promoting the Craft Collective name and mission, vendors can direct their efforts into marketing their own space. Craft Collective believes social media is invaluable for vendors trying to grow their business, as it provides the best return on investment. While spending a little money can provide a higher return on investment, even free marketing can result in increased exposure. With passionate vendors spreading the word to their friends and family, Craft Collective can collectively reach more people with the most effective strategy - a recommendation from someone you trust. The more vendors can do to spread the word in public and on social media, the better everyone will be!

Rent is due on the 1st of each month. Craft Collective takes out the rent payment and option chosen from the previous month's sales. After those deductions, a check will be printed for pickup. Vendors also have the option to have their checks mailed to an address on file. If a payout occurs during a weekend or holiday, checks will be available the following business day.

If there is a balance, Craft Collective will attempt to run the credit or debit card on file. In the event the credit or debit card declines, vendors will be emailed an invoice for the remaining balance and will have a 5-day grace period to pay the invoice. At the lease renewal period, Craft Collective reserves the right to increase rent up to 3%.

Craft Collective will collect and pay all sales tax on behalf of its vendors. Creating a separate entity for your business is not necessary in many cases but for those who do have an entity and are required to file monthly sales tax reports, report $0 in sales for the portion of goods sold at Craft Collective. For vendors requesting proof Craft Collective pays the sales tax, notify the store manager.

If vendors owe more than $100 or have an overdue balance for two consecutive months, their accounts will be considered in default and their spaces abandoned. Once defaulted, their account will be turned over to a collections agency. This may impact their credit score. Space abandonment means any inventory, furniture, and fixtures default to the property of Craft Collective, who will become owners of the space along with all of its contents.

Vendors agree to refrain from making any statements, whether online or otherwise, that could disparage or negatively affect the reputation of Craft Collective. The intention of this clause is to promote a positive business partnership and foster an environment of mutual respect. Any concerns or disputes shall be addressed directly and privately with Craft Collective to seek resolution. Breach of this clause may result in termination of the agreement
and potential legal action.

At the conclusion of the first term, the lease shall have a rolling renewal and the term shall be extended for 12 month periods unless terminated under the provisions of this agreement. At the end of each term, vendors can end their lease by providing 30 days written notice. A form at the front desk should be completed at the start of the notice period, and staff should
be notified when the space has been emptied. A walk-through with an employee will be conducted to ensure the space is left in satisfactory condition.

Fees can range from $50 to $500 for damages such as extensive holes, items left in the space, incomplete/poor paint, and damaged flooring. Wall coverings such as faux brick or shiplap are considered improvements and will not incur a fine.

Once the 30-day notice period is over, Craft Collective reserves the right to move and take ownership of any abandoned vendor inventory to clear space for the next vendor. The security deposit is refundable and will be included in the last payout, assuming the following requirements have been met:

• 30 days notice was given
• No items were left in the space beyond the expiration of the 30-day period
• Space was left in satisfactory condition
• Account balance was reconciled

If the leased space is damaged or destroyed by fire or other hazards not caused by the
vendor, this lease will become null and void, and Craft Collective will refund any rent paid in advance. Craft Collective reserves the right to discontinue the agreement at any time.