WHO ARE WE? Sable & Ox is an online gallery for unique artwork. A showcase of original products. And a curator of some of the finest quality art, jewellery, sculpture, furniture and ceramics the UK has to offer… You won’t find many companies like Sable & Ox. And you won’t easily find the items we sell elsewhere. That’s because we only work with independent, UK based artisans who share our aesthetic vision. People like you. This means that you’ll get the exposure you deserve for your work, whilst our customers get to choose from some very exclusive products – many of which can be personally tailored, just for them. It is our aim to introduce people to an entirely new way of purchasing artwork, helping them feel reconnected to local makers and artists - a notion the age of mass production has ever distanced us from.
WHY SELL WITH US ?
Make sense of selling onlineMore and more people around the world are shopping online. Which is great news – because it means you have more potential customers than ever before. But there’s a snag. The cost of selling online has increased – making it totally impractical for many small businesses. Which, of course, is where Sable & Ox comes in. Increase your salesBy bringing many designers together onto one high quality site, we help generate more clicks from customers which ultimately leads to more orders for you. And with our seamless eCommerce facilities, more sales don’t mean more hassle. We take the strain out of the admin so you can focus on what you do best. Raise your profileIn the online world, success is all about driving traffic. Which is why we invest in high-profile marketing campaigns and have a site that’s built for maximum ‘searchability’. And once the customer is on Sable & Ox, they can browse by category, giving your products the best chance of being seen. If they need a little help, we’ll even suggest alternatives for them. Enjoy some added extrasStarting with a gallery in Norfolk in 2014, we have big plans to hold exhibitions and attend art fairs all around the country, giving you even more chance to showcase and sell your work. Additionally, by liaising closely with interior designers and corporate clients, we aim to introduce your work to a more select audience. We also give artists valuable advice on selling their pieces online, including suggestions on packaging, delivery, customer service, social media – and how to handle tailored orders.
HOW TO SIGN UP? To sign up with us, all you’ll need to do is give us some basic information about you and your work. Simply go to our site, agree to our terms and conditions and then fill out our brief questionnaire at: unusual.sableandox.co.uk/sell. Once we’ve been through your details, one of our team will visit you to view your work. Then, if we believe there’s a good fit between your products and the Sable & Ox brand, we’ll agree how best to promote your work on our site. Great photography is really important to generate sales. So if you’d like, we can offer help and advice on taking the best, creative images in different settings. But ultimately, we leave you in control – to take and submit photos that will truly showcase your skills.
A PROCESS GEARED FOR YOU
Sable & Ox only works with artists that share our vision. And to help you use your valuable time productively, we make sure our processes are as straightforward as possible. 1. Send us some info about your work such as name, price, description and quantity available. 2. We put the information into the relevant category on our website making sure it’s as ‘visible’ as possible. 3. Then, as soon as a customer buys one of your products, we’ll send you an order by email. All you need to do is send it to the customer and mark it as ‘shipped’ on our site. 4. Sable & Ox will pay you directly for any orders, the month after we receive them.
WITH YOU ALL THE WAY Advertising and Promotion Extensive pay per click advertising on major search engines. Marketing campaigns in the right magazines and press. A dedicated social media team. Sable & Ox will work hard to get your products out in the public domain. We’ll even offer you advice on how to promote your own work online. Online Artist Community Sable & Ox is about more than selling products. We’re creating a community of artists who can share common experiences and even resources. On one level, this means connecting to like-minded people. But on another, practical level, it could mean using group buying power to drive down costs on art materials and supplies – for the benefit of us all. Support and Advice You might be a dab hand at selling online. Or you might be totally new to the whole thing. Either way, we’re here to offer a wide range of support and advice. We can help you find reliable delivery companies, give you ideas for packaging your artwork before shipping, suggest tips for photographing your work and even advise on customer service and getting the most from social media. All you need to do is ask.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How do I get paid? We’ll pay the money for each sale you make directly into your bank account the month after we receive the order. Who sets the price for the items I sell? You do. We’ll advise you on pricing if you would like – but the ultimate decision and control stays with you. What does your service cost? Due to ever increasing marketing costs we will make a small charge to Artists who wish to be involved. However, this money will all be used to increase the visibility of you and your work through our extensive marketing campaigns. Payments can be made either by a “one off” yearly payment or on a monthly basis to relieve the financial burden if that is more suitable.. For more information please contact us at: http://sableandox.co.uk/contacts Where can I find your Ts & Cs? On our website, just click the following link to view our full terms and conditions: sableandox.co.uk/terms Do I have to sign an exclusivity contract? No way. We’re all about increasing your chances of selling products so you’re free to promote them anywhere else. But we do ask that you don’t undercut the price on our site. Who’s behind Sable & Ox? We’re a group of art lovers and eCommerce specialists, as you might expect. Our technical team is behind the successful online food marketplace www.flavrbox.com. Can I stop selling with you at any time? Absolutely. We won’t tie you in for any period at all. Can I specify my own shipping terms? Yes. You’re responsible for shipping the items to customers so you can choose the delivery type and determine the costs. What’s the best way to deliver my products? We’re happy to advise you on the best way to get your products out to customers – including everything from packaging to couriers. For more information simply contact us at: http://sableandox.co.uk/contacts