Almost 3 months back I found this fairly new market that sells practically anything natural (or organic in some cases) and eco-friendly, but online only. You can read their story here: The Story of Abe's Market
I've only been selling on Etsy ever and running a one-person-business. I only sell what I can make, one small batch at a time. But anyway I applied to join the market team just to try out. I filled out their seller application and sent them samples of my product together with my proposed product listing. Nervously waiting and finally got my approval email! I'm still in shock a little, I thought I was going to be rejected. This is about 3 weeks ago. I had to put this whole Abe's Market planning on hold as I also received a custom order of desert soaps from this local salon's grand opening (see blog Cupcakes Going Out) and also I was hosting my maid of honor's co-ed baby shower (see blog Army Full of Rabbits!).
Anyway, good news is, I'm officially an Abe's Market seller. I finally have time dedicated to set up my shop online with Abe's Market. Bad news is they rejected all soap with artificial fragrance oil. I knew this is coming as the objective of Abe's Market is to be natural and eco-friendly. I revised my product list and finally penciled out a line of goodies that fit into the niche. All the ground work and planning has been "cooking" in my head since the day I applied, from recipe to scenting to packaging to shipping... etc. Oh my head is exploding. I need to roll into production ASAP. This is the time I say I wish there are 48 hours a day!
Here comes the good stuff, I'm offering 20% off store wide sale (Etsy shop) to celebrate. Go to my Etsy shop Shieh Deisgn Studio and buy whatever listed, just put in coupon code CELEBRATE20 at check out. I will replenish stock frequently until everything runs out which I doubt. Sale good till end of August.
Anyway, good news is, I'm officially an Abe's Market seller. I finally have time dedicated to set up my shop online with Abe's Market. Bad news is they rejected all soap with artificial fragrance oil. I knew this is coming as the objective of Abe's Market is to be natural and eco-friendly. I revised my product list and finally penciled out a line of goodies that fit into the niche. All the ground work and planning has been "cooking" in my head since the day I applied, from recipe to scenting to packaging to shipping... etc. Oh my head is exploding. I need to roll into production ASAP. This is the time I say I wish there are 48 hours a day!
Here comes the good stuff, I'm offering 20% off store wide sale (Etsy shop) to celebrate. Go to my Etsy shop Shieh Deisgn Studio and buy whatever listed, just put in coupon code CELEBRATE20 at check out. I will replenish stock frequently until everything runs out which I doubt. Sale good till end of August.
Yay! Congrats on getting officially started over at Abe's ^_^ I know you've been working really hard to create your soaps for them!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's awesome! I saw some of your soaps on The Dish and you make beautiful soaps!
ReplyDeleteI hope most stores are going the "no artificial fragrance" route b/c those soaps are the ones that sell the best! :)
What great news! Congrats on your new healthy market! Just remember all those fro's, the saying is poison ivy is natural also!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Em.
Congratulations!
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