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Isabeau Imako

P'tite Poulette

Join date: 13 Sep 2007

Posts: 2,335

03-13-2008 16:11

I don't think anyone's mentioned this blog post,

http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/13/your-chance-for-a-shop-in-luna-oaks-galleria-or-busy-bens-vehicle-lot/#more-1733

If you are into building vehicles, this seems like a wonderful opportunity and
a great way to meet like-minded individuals and exchange ideas.

_____________________

From: Macphisto Angelus

Just remember what my dear Grammy always says: "F**k 'em!"

Naomi000Brea Tachikawa

Registered User

Join date: 26 Nov 2007

Posts: 16

03-13-2008 17:00

I am interested in such idea of a mall as well.

However, i think the little details such as in "period of time" and if people do profit sharing and how would be hard to handle. Anyone got any good inputs?

Rihanna Laasonen

Registered User

Join date: 22 Nov 2006

Posts: 287

03-13-2008 17:48

From: Larrie Lane

Well thats very generous, I wonder how they promoted themselves and if they actually filled their places.

I found Kaizen because they were running a Chinese New Year scavenger hunt (which was actually creatively handled and had a few good prizes, unlike all the pointless Valentine's hunts going on at the same time).

The mall consisted of a handful of medium-size stores, a handful of small stores, and even a couple of office spaces -- a DJ company and a reiki healer, if I remember correctly. There was also a handful of empty small shops, but the area was pretty enough and busy enough that it didn't feel dead. They had an info notecard about the incubator spaces; I remember being very impressed that it said you could qualify for a newbie space pretty much as long as you thought you needed it. The area wasn't big enough or busy enough that it would really attract leeches, but it seemed (to me) just right for a real starter business -- and perfect for one that matched its Asian theme.

[For the record, no, I'm not involved with Kaizen in any way.

But publicity is what you get for running a _good_ scavenger hunt instead of a badly managed one.]

Jacquelin Seisenbacher

Registered User

Join date: 22 Dec 2006

Posts: 156

03-13-2008 20:17

The place I started out at was The Commons, the owner offers free space for new designers, but it is themed a bit. From what I remember though, it's a loose theme. Try a search for The Commons, Eyre. It's right down the way from where my shop is in Caledon.

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"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken" Oscar Wilde

Kleineschwein by Seisenbacher ~ Clothing, Skins and more...
In world http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Eyre/48/112/25
blog http://kleineschweinpages.blogspot.com/

Lindal Kidd

Dances With Noobs

Join date: 26 Jun 2007

Posts: 8,371

03-14-2008 06:58

We offered a free month's rent on our shop spaces to new businesses. They filled up in days!

We may do this again, as our new merchants grow up and move on to bigger spaces.

_____________________

It's still My World and My Imagination! So there.
Lindal Kidd

Michael Bigwig

~VRML Aficionado~

Join date: 5 Dec 2005

Posts: 2,181

03-14-2008 07:05

From: Larrie Lane

Is there anywhere for new designers in SL to advertise and display their designs free of charge.

I know they can use Slexchange and other external sites and just pay a commision type charge on the sale but is there anywhere in world that offers the space and place for new designers to showcase their products and to help them gain the experience and knowledge.

Designers may be very talented but not so fortunate to have the money to invest in land or rentals to have their own shop

Some may only have 1 or 2 products and see no return on their investment from renting or owning land.

Some may be deterred or lack the experience and knowledge of how to promote their products'.

I constantly read and here about residents asking questions on how to do this and how to do that, but to actually promote their end product what do they do?

I don't get out much to explore so I would be interested if anyone knows of such a place or places that allows would be designers their first step into the market place without taking on the usual commitments of rental or buying.

Larrie, I don't mean to sound harsh, but if someone is a 'good' designer, ready to showcase their work to the public, I have a very hard time believing they can't come up with enough Lindens to support a few key vendor locations. We are talking less than $5 a week here...just to get started. And if the product is quality, they will quickly break even on the small vendor space rentals.

Then, once they are collecting a few Lindens, breaking even, or making profit, the business owner can then think about expanding.

But to get started, with either one, or a few small vendors costs literally dollars a week. If you are at the age where you can create a quality product, I see no reason why you can't have a few dollars lying around to invest in your business venture. And like mentioned on previous posts, setting up a SLex store for free, can easily support a few small vendor spots in-world.

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~Michael Bigwig
__________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs

Danielle Harrop

Jus' lil ole me

Join date: 2 Mar 2007

Posts: 410

03-18-2008 21:40

to the OP..

We have our new designer shop program up and running now....

See the ad in Services for it.

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Dani's Fine Fashions
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dubya%20City/135/99/24

http://danisfinefashions.wordpress.com/
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Ray Musketeer

Registered User

Join date: 22 Oct 2005

Posts: 418

03-18-2008 22:44

From: Larrie Lane

But that sounds like Free as in Free products or Free to place your products?
and do you know if the person placing the objects receives the Lindens if products are sold?

I am really looking to see if there is anywhere for designers regardless of age are able to promote their products, a bit like an artist in RL would promote his/her paintings in the local Town Hall for a month.

No we receive not a single Linden from any sales by others, we are not subsidized by LL. There is no club to join , no fees, no split profits, its FREE

We were very impressed with the "pay it forward " kind of treatment we received when we first came into SL. Many old timers were generous with the time and help. This is our attempt to help others.

There are currently 8 open pads, oh btw we are returning to weekly on placements and today was the first cleaning of the pads and should remain tuesdays for clearing the pads for the foreseeable future.

We are Fhelzgud in Sammamish and all are welcomed (except for those on the ban list lol and many of those are no longer in world, go figure

)

Does anyone offer free services for newbie designers
Isabeau Imako P'tite Poulette Join date: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,335	03-13-2008 16:11 I don't think anyone's mentioned this blog post, http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/13/your-chance-for-a-shop-in-luna-oaks-galleria-or-busy-bens-vehicle-lot/#more-1733 If you are into building vehicles, this seems like a wonderful opportunity and a great way to meet like-minded individuals and exchange ideas. _____________________ From: Macphisto Angelus Just remember what my dear Grammy always says: "F**k 'em!"
Naomi000Brea Tachikawa Registered User Join date: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 16	03-13-2008 17:00 I am interested in such idea of a mall as well. However, i think the little details such as in "period of time" and if people do profit sharing and how would be hard to handle. Anyone got any good inputs?
Rihanna Laasonen Registered User Join date: 22 Nov 2006 Posts: 287	03-13-2008 17:48 From: Larrie Lane Well thats very generous, I wonder how they promoted themselves and if they actually filled their places. I found Kaizen because they were running a Chinese New Year scavenger hunt (which was actually creatively handled and had a few good prizes, unlike all the pointless Valentine's hunts going on at the same time). The mall consisted of a handful of medium-size stores, a handful of small stores, and even a couple of office spaces -- a DJ company and a reiki healer, if I remember correctly. There was also a handful of empty small shops, but the area was pretty enough and busy enough that it didn't feel dead. They had an info notecard about the incubator spaces; I remember being very impressed that it said you could qualify for a newbie space pretty much as long as you thought you needed it. The area wasn't big enough or busy enough that it would really attract leeches, but it seemed (to me) just right for a real starter business -- and perfect for one that matched its Asian theme. [For the record, no, I'm not involved with Kaizen in any way. But publicity is what you get for running a _good_ scavenger hunt instead of a badly managed one.]
Jacquelin Seisenbacher Registered User Join date: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 156	03-13-2008 20:17 The place I started out at was The Commons, the owner offers free space for new designers, but it is themed a bit. From what I remember though, it's a loose theme. Try a search for The Commons, Eyre. It's right down the way from where my shop is in Caledon. _____________________ "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken" Oscar Wilde Kleineschwein by Seisenbacher ~ Clothing, Skins and more... In world http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Eyre/48/112/25 blog http://kleineschweinpages.blogspot.com/
Lindal Kidd Dances With Noobs Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 8,371	03-14-2008 06:58 We offered a free month's rent on our shop spaces to new businesses. They filled up in days! We may do this again, as our new merchants grow up and move on to bigger spaces. _____________________ It's still My World and My Imagination! So there. Lindal Kidd
Michael Bigwig ~VRML Aficionado~ Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 2,181	03-14-2008 07:05 From: Larrie Lane Is there anywhere for new designers in SL to advertise and display their designs free of charge. I know they can use Slexchange and other external sites and just pay a commision type charge on the sale but is there anywhere in world that offers the space and place for new designers to showcase their products and to help them gain the experience and knowledge. Designers may be very talented but not so fortunate to have the money to invest in land or rentals to have their own shop Some may only have 1 or 2 products and see no return on their investment from renting or owning land. Some may be deterred or lack the experience and knowledge of how to promote their products'. I constantly read and here about residents asking questions on how to do this and how to do that, but to actually promote their end product what do they do? I don't get out much to explore so I would be interested if anyone knows of such a place or places that allows would be designers their first step into the market place without taking on the usual commitments of rental or buying. Larrie, I don't mean to sound harsh, but if someone is a 'good' designer, ready to showcase their work to the public, I have a very hard time believing they can't come up with enough Lindens to support a few key vendor locations. We are talking less than $5 a week here...just to get started. And if the product is quality, they will quickly break even on the small vendor space rentals. Then, once they are collecting a few Lindens, breaking even, or making profit, the business owner can then think about expanding. But to get started, with either one, or a few small vendors costs literally dollars a week. If you are at the age where you can create a quality product, I see no reason why you can't have a few dollars lying around to invest in your business venture. And like mentioned on previous posts, setting up a SLex store for free, can easily support a few small vendor spots in-world. _____________________ ~Michael Bigwig __________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs
Danielle Harrop Jus' lil ole me Join date: 2 Mar 2007 Posts: 410	03-18-2008 21:40 to the OP.. We have our new designer shop program up and running now.... See the ad in Services for it. _____________________ Dani's Fine Fashions http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dubya%20City/135/99/24 http://danisfinefashions.wordpress.com/ - The equine mammal requires no further flogging as posthumus assaults serve no greater purpose...or any purpose at all, so please cease and desist.
Ray Musketeer Registered User Join date: 22 Oct 2005 Posts: 418	03-18-2008 22:44 From: Larrie Lane But that sounds like Free as in Free products or Free to place your products? and do you know if the person placing the objects receives the Lindens if products are sold? I am really looking to see if there is anywhere for designers regardless of age are able to promote their products, a bit like an artist in RL would promote his/her paintings in the local Town Hall for a month. No we receive not a single Linden from any sales by others, we are not subsidized by LL. There is no club to join , no fees, no split profits, its FREE We were very impressed with the "pay it forward " kind of treatment we received when we first came into SL. Many old timers were generous with the time and help. This is our attempt to help others. There are currently 8 open pads, oh btw we are returning to weekly on placements and today was the first cleaning of the pads and should remain tuesdays for clearing the pads for the foreseeable future. We are Fhelzgud in Sammamish and all are welcomed (except for those on the ban list lol and many of those are no longer in world, go figure )

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