Welcome!
At the Market for Women! Network Group
Our Signature Program - Growing Business Together!
- Our Saturday Morning Women's Network Group, is designed for those who want to support others in business. This group meets once a month from 9am - 10am, usually the fourth Saturday of each month. Listen to guest speakers, support a non-profit, then choose to use our showroom to sell to the public from 10a - 4p.
We operate with high standards and ensure that all businesses represented at our Retail & Development Center are doing the same. Please note, we are not a venue nor do we promote this program as such. We are a retail store and development center.
We are the ONLY business professional group in Wichita that offers the opportunity to recover your paid fee every month! Business leaders have the option to sign up for the day to sell their products/services when we open to the public at 10:00 AM.
!!Participants are the guarantors of their own selling success by inviting their own customers to shop the day with them. This method pre-qualifies shoppers as purchasers for the group as a whole.
All participants must be operating legally and registered with the State of Kansas, and be approve through the market's application process. Business owners may be asked to provide photos of their products and/or services before a determination can be made. We reserve the right to refuse any business into the market for any reasons.
This program has a focus on growing business together by listening to informative guest speakers, networking with other business owners, forming partnerships, and taking advantage of training opportunities.
How it Works!
At the Market for Women! is a network group for business leaders who are serious about growing their businesses. Everything that we do in this program has two reasons behind it: Business Education and Business Growth.
Affordable Fees - This network group is affordable to join and offers monthly payments. You can save by purchasing the year at a 15% discounted rate for Option 1 as described below.
Easy Requirements: Participate every month, network and refer business to others in the group!
You can choose one of the two options below for each month.
Option 1 - Attend the Network Meeting & Stay all Day to Sell to INVITED GUESTS.
- Honor your commitments that you make with the market.
- REQUIRED: Invite 150-200 people each month to our Facebook Events Pages or use recommended alternative ideas to get your shoppers to your table.
- REQUIRED: Provide a Prize Giveaway at your table.
- Invite friends in business to attend the meeting. Your guests are allowed to come one time for FREE.
Option 2 - Attend the Network Meeting Only
- Honor your commitments that you make with the market.
- Invite friends in business to attend the meeting with you. Your guests are allowed to come one time for free.
- Stay after we open to the public to network with our biz leaders.
The Benefits
- Reasonable Rates - Pay by the Month or Pay the Yearly Rate with Option 1.
- Coffee, Tea & Breakfast Snacks Provided.
- Build your Circle of Influence by Making New Friends.
- Gain New Customers by networking with all invited guests.
- Grow your business. Consistently attend the market every month and build partnerships with other businesses!
- Use of Retail Showroom as your store front for the day to sell.
- Promote Your Business on the market's Face Book Event Pages for larger reach.
- Learn from Business Educators, Guest Speakers, and Presentations.
- Take Advantage of Classes that are held at our Development Center.
- Market Maximizers are available, for a Fee, to help promote businesses.
- Participate in the Market's Partnership Training Program with the Women's Fair.
- Access to the At the Market! Private Group Page for training videos, training class information, market updates, and more!
Additional Benefits for Joining Option #1 for the Year:
- One Free Private Business Coaching Session per year with Debra Lee, $45 value.
- One Free Ad in the ATM Biz Nooz - Our Monthly Newsletter, $20 value.
- One Free Story in the ATM Biz Nooz - You write it! ATM Edits It! $20 value.
- Discounted offers for biz development classes two - three times a year. $10-$100 value per class.
The Details
The 2021 Dates for At the Market for Women! Network Group
January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 20th, December 4th
Option 1 - Network & Sell
You will be added to the roster to set up and sell after you have submitted the application.
Your spot is not secured until the invoice has been paid. We reserve the right to give your spot to another business for failure to pay the monthly invoice on time.
We only allow one representation per company.
Invoicing
Invoices are sent out on the 15th of each month for the following month's event. Payment is due upon receipt. If the invoice is not paid by the first of the month and we have not heard from you, the unpaid invoice will be cancelled and the spot will be filled.
- ALL payments are to be made by the invoice that is sent via email.
- No refunds. All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date or to another person.
- If you are not able to honor your commitment, contact the market immediately by emailing to: info@ATMWichita.com
The Schedule
January – December: 8:30 am – 5pm
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am -Set Up
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am - Network Meeting
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm -Open to Public for Selling
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm -Tear Down
Business Leaders who need to leave before 4pm will be placed at the back of the showroom so that they can tear down and exit out our back door safely.
Cut-Off Date
The cut-off date to join is one week before the group meets. No one will be able to join after the cut-off date.
Joining past the first of the month but before the deadline? No problem! Fill out the application and you will be sent an invoice due upon receipt.
The Setup
Bring Your Own Setup! The market will not be providing tables and chairs at our retail center. This allows each business owner the flexibility to design how they want their space to look.
Table Covers must look professional, made of fabric, no wrinkles, and must reach the floor on the front side of the table. Fitted Table Covers are the most desirable for our retail space.
Option 2 - Network Meeting Only
Invoices are sent out on the 15th of each month for the following month's meeting. Payment is due upon receipt. If the invoice is not paid by the first of the month and we have not heard from you, the unpaid invoice will be cancelled and the spot will be filled.
We only allow one representation per company.
- ALL payments are to be made by the invoice that is sent via email.
- No refunds. All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date or to another person.
- If you are not able to honor your commitment, contact the Market immediately by emailing to: info@ATMWichita.com
A Few More Details!
The Store
- 3600 Sq. Ft. of Retail Shopping Space
- Easy Access and Easy to Find
- Ample Parking Lot
- Parking at the Door for Shoppers
- WiFi
- Security Cameras
- Public Restrooms – ADA accessible
- Surrounded by Restaurants and Retail Stores
Good to Know
- ATTIRE: Business Career Wear. This is a business professional's group so we ask that you to dress in business career wear as a representative of your business and At the Market!
- Not Allowed: T-shirts, Jeggings, Leggings, Shorts, Jeans, Low Cut Tops, Short Skirts/Dresses, tennis shoes, sport shoes, fitness/active wear jackets, jackets with hoodies or zippers. If you are required to wear your Company T-shirt or Polo, they will need to be worn under a blazer, boy friend jacket, kimono-type top, unconstructed jacket or dress sweater. Please contact us if you need help with career wear or have questions.
- Only one Rep per Company is allowed to sell. Example: Two Business owners cannot rep separately for the same cosmetic company.
- Product Balance: The market will work to ensure that there is a balance of the type of products that will be represented. In other words, we will ensure that the whole market is not made up of all “skin care” or all “jewelry”.
- These are “family” friendly events. Companies who handle “adult” products/clothing or have labels on their products that allude to something questionable will not be allowed to participate.
- Only one Company Represented per space. Example: Some business leaders own two or more companies. In order to represent more than one company at a single event, separate spaces would need to be purchased.
Oh, That Sales Tax Thing!
At the Market! is required to file a report with the State of Kansas every month for all businesses who are represented at our center.
All federal, state, and local laws governing retail sales tax must be followed. Failure to comply may result in expulsion from the center.
- Only those businesses registered with the State of Kansas as a business or a non-profit will be allowed to participate in this program.
- If you are a MLM (multi-level)/Direct Sales you are covered by your Company.
- Please make sure that your Kansas Retailers Sales Tax Registration Certificate is visible at your table if you have an account with the State of Kansas.
- Sales Tax Rate for Our Location in Wichita: 7.5%
CRAFTERS: The Market does make special exceptions for crafters and will allow them to join during certain times of the year. Those crafters without an account with the State of Kansas may file their sales tax through a packet that the market will supply to you. Sales Tax must be submitted within 25 days.
Visit www.ksrevenue.org to learn more about collecting sales tax.
The Day Of
Access to the building begins at 8:30am with 30 minutes for set up. The front entry doors must be cleared before 9:00am when we begin our meeting.
At the Market! does not provide help with unloading or loading, please bring helpers.
Only one helper per booth.
No Children under 12 years old are allowed to stay at the event. Children 12 years old and older must be working at the booth. Please contact us if you are a nursing mother, we do make concessions for you and will help you find a private area if needed.
Bring only a small representation of your items. Use this to your advantage to drive people to your websites, store fronts, and other sites to do business with you when you are not at the market. Use your table as a teaser to entice guests to explore further with you. Show your catalogues, have your website up on your lap top, etc.
Upon Arrival
- Stop at the check in counter inside the front door to confirm your reservation and to receive further instructions.
- You will be walked to your assigned space and shown how to place your table.
- It is very possible that the same type of products/services could be next to each other. Regardless, we always support our competitors!
- If you want to be next to your friend, you will need to indicate that when you sign up. We will try to make it happen!
Safety Works!
Please keep the store tidy. Pick up pieces of paper or plastic off of the floor as soon as you see it. Please let a volunteer/staff know if the floor is wet.
No-one is allowed to tear down early without prior permission. DO NOT TEAR DOWN UNTIL THE LAST CUSTOMER HAS LEFT! This is for safety reasons!!!
The Giveaways!
Prize Giveaways are a draw to the event!
REQUIRED: Every Business must participate in prize drawings at their tables!
- Each business will provide a prize giveaway and set up their own drawing slips, signage and container at their table.
- Drawings are held at the time of closing .
- Fill out the provided Prize Winner Form and turn it in at the time of closing.
- Prize winners and what they won will be posted on Facebook.
- Prizes CANNOT be discounted offers, require a formal meeting, party, or come with any other strings attached.
- Prizes need to be tangible items.
- Gift Cards/Gift Certificates given need to equal the value of your average price points so that the winner can have an item for FREE from your business if they choose or they may use it towards a more expensive item.
- Deliver your prizes to your winners in a timely manner. Winners must be notified that their prize will only be held for 30 days.
If you are not able to give away your own product or services you may find an alternative way to gift. Restaurant Gift cards, box of chocolates, Movie Tickets, etc. are good examples.
If At the Market! receives any complaints about the way a prize was awarded, we will take it under advisory and make a determination towards a better outcome for the winner.
NOTE: All business owners and their volunteers qualify to enter these drawings!
Sponsorship Grand Prize
There will only be one Sponsorship Grand Prize given away if one has been donated.
Our guests will receive ONE ticket for every $10 that is spent at a table.
Prize Drawing Tickets are provided by At the Market!
The drawing will take place one hour before closing, and the winner must be present to win.
Guest may leave and come back for the drawing.
Use this to your advantage. If someone buys $25, upsell them to $30 so they can get another ticket!
NOTE: Biz Leaders, Helpers, Market Staff & Volunteers DO NOT qualify to win this prize.
Grand Prize Winner! Up to $200 in Free Clothing and Styling Session from Piphany!
You Found It!
The Application & Agreement
There is one application/agreement for both options. You may choose OPTION 1 or OPTION 2 or a combination of both! Please read the instructions at the top of the application before you move forward.
Once you have submitted the application, it will be reviewed. If there are any questions about your application you will receive an email. After it has been approved, you will receive a Welcome Email with further instructions. An invoice will be generated from the application.
Click on the purple button below to be taken to the application!
