How The Bee’s Knees will benefit its members

• Providing a Sales Platform: A shop where members can showcase and sell their goods.
• Increasing Visibility: Provide Collective Marketing and advertising, to boost exposure of local talent and products.
• Fostering Community: Connect with fellow local artists and producers, and be part of a supportive community.
• Encouraging Collaboration and Learning: Work together with other artisans, share tips, and learn new skills.
• Supporting the Local Economy: Help make Tapawera a vibrant, resilient, sustainable place to live.
• Sharing Resources: Enjoy access to shared resources and facilities.
• Providing an Online Selling Platform: Sell their products on The Bee’s Knees online shop.
• Participating in creating Workshops: attract the broader community and increase awareness of your products and our collective.
• Enjoying Discounts on other member’s goods.

Functioning Structure (draft)

Initially, members will be charged a joining fee and thereafter a small monthly fee and a percentage of their sales to cover shop expenses. This commission will be proportionate to their time spent running the shop. Members will agree to a contract outlining the rules of engagement. Failure to meet these rules or certain actions could result in a review and possible termination of membership.

Products of non-members will be held on consignment; however, they will be charged a higher commission rate on sales.

Members responsibilities:

• Maintain well-stocked and attractive shelves
• Volunteer for shop duties (which will be rewarded with lower commission rates)
• Contribute skills or expertise to cooperative activities such as workshops
• Fulfil additional roles for the operation of the collective
• Attend monthly meetings