ACE Women’s Business Center Savannah
is proud to announce:
September 25, 2024
Makers & Merchants Matchmaking
Makers should have a presence within the Savannah Region. As Savannah is a popular tourist destination, visitors often seek to bring home a piece of Savannah as a cherished memento.
Let’s get your products into more retail outlets.
Schedule your appointment to meet with merchants! The main goal of this matchmaking event is to create a win-win situation where makers gain access to a broader market, and merchants gain access to unique and desirable products that can set them apart from competitors. This event also fosters collaboration and support between creative communities and businesses, encouraging innovation and diversity in the market.
If you are a local maker of any type of product—food and beverage, jewelry, pottery, leather goods, wood and metal working, glass making, body care, hair care, or any other products not listed—we want you to be a part of this movement!
LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO EXPORT YOUR PRODUCTS
Schedule a meeting to discuss the opportunities for your business to start thinking about and selling your products globally. Explore various aspects, such as identifying potential international markets, understanding local consumer preferences, navigating regulatory requirements, and establishing effective distribution channels. Additionally, you can discuss strategies for marketing your products to a global audience, forming strategic partnerships, and leveraging e-commerce platforms to reach customers worldwide. This discussion will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the steps needed to successfully expand your business internationally.
Here’s why you should participate in Makers & Merchants Matchmaking:
Merchants from the Savannah metro area are eagerly anticipating meeting and shopping with local makers who are fully vetted and prepared to offer their merchandise wholesale.
Learn how to price, market, and wholesale your products.
Create a wholesale program that you can use as a new revenue stream and grow your business.
Get your products into more retail outlets.
Generate more revenue!
DO YOU NEED FUNDING?
Schedule a meeting to discuss your business’s funding needs. Whether you are a startup, have been in business for a while, or need capital for operating, inventory, equipment, or whatever, this meeting will help you explore the options available to secure the necessary funds. Schedule time to start the discussion on what it will take to obtain the financial support your business requires.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS WITH INSURANCE
To ensure comprehensive protection for your business, it is essential to schedule a meeting with an experienced insurance agent who specializes in commercial insurance. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss various insurance options and strategies tailored to your specific business needs. Engaging with an insurance expert will help ensure that your business is well-protected against unforeseen risks and liabilities, providing you with peace of mind and financial security.
Additionally, having appropriate insurance coverage is a critical requirement for participating in distribution and supply chain opportunities. Whether you currently have insurance coverage or not, it is important to initiate this conversation early to ensure you meet all necessary requirements.
DISTRIBUTION/SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITY
Schedule an initial meeting with this key contact to provide you with the opportunity to start developing crucial relationships that are necessary for preparing your business to sell to major networks. Engaging with these representatives can help you navigate the processes and requirements needed to get your products into major distribution networks, big box stores, corporations, and large organizations. This initial meeting will be a critical step in building the relationships and understanding necessary to successfully sell your products to these significant retail outlets.
To participate in the Makers & Merchants Matchmaking Series, all participants are required to have the following:
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
W-9 Form
We are excited to help give you the tools you need to expand your business and increase your revenue, and we look forward to experiencing your success at
Makers & Merchants Matchmaking!
See you there!
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Makers & Merchants Matchmaking
Join us for a dynamic event where local makers and merchants come together to forge business partnerships. Local merchants are excited to discover and purchase the unique products crafted by talented Savannah makers like you. By the time of this event, you’ll have a well-structured wholesale program that positions you and your business for participation. This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, expand the presence of your products in various retail outlets, and boost your revenue significantly!