Wow 500+ Visitors! That's 200+ over the weekend!

Oh we're so getting the word out there now.

I've commenced putting a list of FAQ together, questions I've actually received via email directly. I'll try to complete that asap. Let me know if there are more questions other than the ones I've been getting that you want answered.

We should be featuring in ArtsWA and ArtSource's newsletter soon. And I believe Glass Manifesto has voiced us in their upcoming newsletter as well as on AusGlass forums. We appreciate all the help we can get in spreading the word.

We're looking at advertising in the newspapers soon and any other media to get the word out in a bigger and faster way.

An additional 150+ Visitors in just 2 days since the last post!

It's all very exciting seeing so much traffic coming through our Blog!

There's been quite some development over the last couple of days, we have a new logo and I have fantastic news!

SIAQ will be able to insure your products!

I was getting confused by how SIAQ was going to operate but seeing as SIAQ actually acts as an Agent and will be selling the products and invoicing under it's business name, the products would be considered as being owned by SIAQ. And hence, the ability for the Insurance Company to insure SIAQ for Content against Loss (Fire) or Theft (Burglary).

So, not only will SIAQ be designed to keep your products safely displayed in lockable units, we will also be able to insure your products for you!

With the insurance problem sorted now, I am happy to announce that the info packs are ready for sending!

For those that have requested a copy, please look out for them either in the mail next week or in your inbox shortly.

150+ Visitors!

Wow, we've hit 150 Visitors in just a little over a week of getting this blog up and running! That's a real exciting thing for us as we're definitely on the way to getting the message out there.

I've been busy with tidying up the info pack, getting it ready for printing. For those who've requested an info pack, I do apologise for the delay. I will most definitely be getting them out to you today and tomorrow.

As for insurances, I've had my broker look into that and she'll be advising me today what my options are.

She did say that it could be difficult having the insurance agents insure products that do not belong to me, and that sellers would ordinarily have their own public liability when selling or displaying their products. It's just like going to the markets or a fair, you need to have your own public liability and product insurance.

It's the way that SIAQ has been set up, we're deemed a vehicle for individuals to use to display and sell their products, hence we're like the market place and we need to hold public liability insurance for the premise but not the products as they do not belong to SIAQ.

I've asked for a few different scenarios. I hope to be able to find a mutual way to put you guys at ease.

Concerns with Shop In a Qube

Hiiya, we've been receiving some feedbacks and concerns with our current concept.

We've made an adjustment to the pricing & commission structure, and will look into the insurance for products on display.

We hope to be able to find a way to adequately insure your products for you should you decide to join us.

A "FAQ" section is currently being drafted and will hopefully be up and going shortly.

Also, we have decided to offer 0% commission for the first 3 months as a Grand Opening Special! The 20% discount on the first month lease is still applicable.

Craft Central - March Newsletter

We're on the March Craft Central Newsletters!

Craft Central Newsletters are sent out to members who have subscribed to Craft Central Newsletter email service for Australian Country Threads, Handmade, Australian Patchwork & Quilting, Australian Country Craft & Decorating and Patchwork & Stitching magazine.

We're getting the word out there now!

Grand Opening Special

Shop In A Qube is currently accepting expression of interests, and early registers will qualify for the Grand Opening Special! We hope to commence operations by the end of May 2008, and will need confirmed numbers by 15th of April 2008 to meet that dateline.

So, register your expression of interest and pay a (refundable) deposit to secure your chosen shelf space before the 15th of April 2008 and not only will you be entitled to a discount of 20% off the lease for the first month, but commission applicable for the minimum 3 months will only be 10%.

Info Packs & Registration of Interest Forms

Details for selling at Shop In A Qube are almost finalised! I'll soon be able to send out info packs detailing all you need to know about how to sell with SIAQ.

For those who do want one now, please email me for one!

News

I'm about to start a new venture offering shelf space for Individuals to display, promote and sell their self-created products at one of Perth's major shopping centres, Westfield Carousel.

We intend to commence operations by late May 2008.

And should this concept take off well, we intend to expand the concept to all the Westfield Shopping Centres across Australia.

If you think you'd be interested, please don't hesitate to contact us (ptohpl@yahoo.com) to ask for an info pack.

Thank you.

Regards,
Pearl.