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The basic steps to becoming a candle distributor

    Read this ENTIRE page, especially the FAQ's before you get started

• Fill out your application.
• Receive your welcome email and instructions. 
• Order an inventory to have on hand (optional).
• If you have not already, apply for your retail tax ID in your city/state as applicable.
• Decide what payment methods you are willing to accept (suggestions are cash, money order, checks). You can also accept  paypal by setting up an account with Paypal by clicking here. If you want to take credit cards, Propay is an excellent choice.
• Go sell our products with whatever method you choose.    
• Collect the money from your customer for the products ordered, then order from us at a discount. You profit immediately.
• Catalogs, Business Cards, Order forms are available for your marketing needs. An addtional fee will apply.

• Is there a minimum order amount?
• What are your advertising stipulations?
• Where am I allowed to sell?
• Where do we order catalogs, business cards, bags etc.?
• Do I get my own label? (Private Label)
• Do we keep track of our income and expenses or do you send us a 1099 form at the end of the year?
• How do I get a tax license?
• How do I collect payment for the candles?
• How do I pay for the candles?
• Once a customer orders from us and pays us then what do we do?

Is there a minimum order amount? TOP

You must place your first order within one (1) month from the date you join and then (1) order per quarter to stay active. There is no per order minimum.  If your 1st order isn't made within the first month, your account will be cancelled.

Quarters run Jan-March, Apr-June, July-Sept, Oct-Dec. If inactivity occurs by not meeting the 1st order within the first month or the 1 order per quarter requirement, then a $25.00 reactivation fee will apply. This will need to be paid prior to ordering again.

What are your advertising stipulations? TOP
You may advertise anywhere you like via any means. However, you will advertise YOUR Independent Distributorship NOT Tara's Candle Cottage itself. Please ask if something seems questionable.

Where am I allowed to sell? TOP

We allow you to sell ANYWHERE you like as long as you do not violate any ethical norms. Craft Fairs, Booths, Home Parties, Retail Stores are all acceptable. If you already own a website and already market a product such as gift baskets or other things, we will allow you to sell our candles online

Where do we order catalogs, business cards, bags etc.? TOP
All of these items are available by sending us an email

Do I get my own label? (Private Label) TOP

This option is available. A $25 set up fee applies. Please email us for more information.

Do we keep track of our income and expenses or do you send us a 1099 form at the end of the year? TOP
This is YOUR OWN business and you should treat it as such. You purchase candles from me at a discount, and sell them at retail, so you keep all your records, it's your business. I just supply the product. I don't send you a 1099 because there is no wage paid or contractor agreement.

How do I get a tax license? TOP
Contact your State Department of Revenue. You are responsible for collecting and paying sales tax in your area.

How do I collect payment for the candles? TOP
You can collect payment however you wish via Paypal, Check, Money Order, Credit Card etc. If you would like to accept credit cards, ProPay has a wonderful fairly inexpensive way for you to do so. PayPal is also an option.

How do I pay for the candles? TOP
You pay for your candle order the same way regular retail customers do: check (10 day waiting period), money order, paypal, visa, mastercard. Simply log as a  Distributor to receive your discounted pricing.  You are responsible for collecting payment for yourself, we collect payment from YOU not your customer. An easy way for you would be to set up a separate checking account for your candle sales and obtain a debit card. That way you can deposit the money and use your debit card to order.

Once a customer orders from us and pays us then what do we do? TOP
Log in using your user name and password, place the customers order at your discount. You pay us the discounted amount and keep the difference. The candles can be shipped to you, your customer, or any other address you specify. You receive an immediate profit.