The Cowboy Horse is just one of more than
125 Bouncies in our program. We also have
wooden swords, shields and other retro wooden
toys that you will also have access to. Bouncies are
your foot into the retailer's door.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Bouncies from Bohemia
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| Our new Hippo Lifeguard |
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| Frog in a Dress and Hat - super seller |
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| Sheep Girl - super seller |
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| The First Bouncie that we designed ourselves! Albert Einstein |
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| The German Soccer Player is one of several sports themes |
Everyone Loves Bouncies!
Bouncies from Bohemia are handcrafted in Europe. We are the only authorized importers for the entire North American market, including Canada.
What are Bouncies? Bouncies are handcrafted wooden figures measuring from 5 to 8 inches long which bounce up and down on a spring. They're fun, cute, collectable and unique.
We used to sell these in our retail store (2008-2012) and they were one of our most popular items in our 1500 square foot imported gift and home goods store. We sold 459 in the month of January, 2012 for example. That's not small peanuts. Bouncies paid the rent for our store, with plenty left over.
Our business is growing. After seeing how an entreprenuer grew his business using ads on Craig's List, we thought we would give it a try.
We are offering flexible sales rep positions to qualified persons. You can work when you want to work, and your ability to make money is limitless. It all depends on you. This is NOT some wacky multi-level marketing biz!
Here's what you need to have in order to be a Bouncie Rep:
Here's how it works
We are already established in more than 60 stores nationwide. See the link to where we have sold or are selling Bouncies here.
Some of those stores might actually fall into your territory. We let you choose the territory that you are comfortable with. Remember, you need to make a commitment to personally visit your customers at least once per month (making allowances of course for your vacations). If we have an existing store in your chosen territory, then you might become that store's rep, earning a commission for work that we've already done. (Some stores may be already be taken care of, we will inform you)
We need personable, friendly people to bring Bouncies to unique, cool boutiques and stores.
Bouncies do best in upscale general gift or themed stores. Bouncies are not for "Big Box" stores. We want to support independent retailers, not corporations. This does not mean that we are opposed to multiple-location retailers. It just mean that we are not interested in Target, Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us and other mega-stores.
Here are the steps:
1. Choose your Bouncies for your sales kit. You do this through our web site:
www.bounciesfrombohemia.com
This will require you to set up an account with an e-mail address and a password.
No financial information is required to access the wholesale pricing area. We call you later for a brief interview. After you've been accepted as one of our sales reps, we then take your payment for your sales kit. You can make that payment with a personal check or by credit card via a secure link.
We never see your credit card number.
2. Once you have set up an account, you choose the nine Bouncies that you want to have for your sales kit. Why nine? Because that's the amount of Bouncies which fit nicely onto our standard wooden display hanger. That standard display hanger, shown on the web site's "Parts" page, is how your customer is going to display their Bouncies. And take it from us, when you walk into a store with a hanger full of nine Bouncies bouncing, the buyer will laugh and probably not be able to resist placing an order right then and there. (We have done this countless times) Depending on your region, we may make suggestions on what Bouncies to choose for your kit.
3. You need to pay for your sales kit prior to us shipping it to you. You can do this with your credit card via a secure link. We never see your credit card information.
However, you get that money back once you start building your customer base. So, your out of pocket expenses will be zero once you achieve $2,000 in sales.
Your upfront cost will be between $70 - $80. As mentioned, you get 100% of that cost back within a very short time of starting to work with us. (Plus your commission) We will be happy to go over how this works during our phone interview with you.
4. We send you the sales kit that you have chosen, which should consist of nine Bouncies, plus the hanger. (Found in "Parts') We will send you free catalogs, price sheets and other promotional fliers.
At that point, it's up to you! You probably already have a store or two in your area in mind. Quirky, fun, different - that's the perfect environment for Bouncies!
Depending on your region, we may make suggestions on what stores to approach.
We provide:
- Merchandising education
- Coaching anytime you need it
- Order fulfillment, so there is never a need for you to stock inventory yourself. We do that for you.
Now the part you're probably most interested in - show me the money!
Here's what some of our retailers did in sales in the last year:
A gift store in Pennsylvania: $32,500 in orders with a lifetime order total of more than $70K!
A gift shop within a German restaurant in Indiana: $25,000 in orders since 2010
A store at a popular tourist destination in North Carolina: $15,000 in orders (For the 5th year in a row, a combined $75K)
A vendor who sells Bouncies at a popular Farmer's Market has had more than $35,000 in purchases since March, 2014!
If you had these four accounts your annual commissions would be $7,000.
Commissions of 10% are paid on each and every order that results from your efforts. We pay you by check quarterly.
Orders can be submitted by the store themselves, or by you, whatever works between you and your customer. In any case, we code those customer's accounts here in our office so that each time an invoice is generated, you get your 10% commission.
These commissions are paid as long as you remain an active sales rep. To remain "active," you need to visit your customers at least once per month. This helps the customer stay current with new products, plus you will be helping them maintain their inventory. Do you know how many sales we lose each year because the store owner is just too busy to check their inventory? Too many!
Questions?
E-mail James Derheim at info@europeanfocus.com
Let's get started!
What are Bouncies? Bouncies are handcrafted wooden figures measuring from 5 to 8 inches long which bounce up and down on a spring. They're fun, cute, collectable and unique.
We used to sell these in our retail store (2008-2012) and they were one of our most popular items in our 1500 square foot imported gift and home goods store. We sold 459 in the month of January, 2012 for example. That's not small peanuts. Bouncies paid the rent for our store, with plenty left over.
Our business is growing. After seeing how an entreprenuer grew his business using ads on Craig's List, we thought we would give it a try.
We are offering flexible sales rep positions to qualified persons. You can work when you want to work, and your ability to make money is limitless. It all depends on you. This is NOT some wacky multi-level marketing biz!
Here's what you need to have in order to be a Bouncie Rep:
- - A bright and lively personality, just like the Bouncies!
- - Connections. We want you to pitch to stores that you already frequent or know. We don't really like to send you out "cold" unless you are super-confident of a warm reception.
- - The time to visit your accounts on a monthly basis
Here's how it works
We are already established in more than 60 stores nationwide. See the link to where we have sold or are selling Bouncies here.
Some of those stores might actually fall into your territory. We let you choose the territory that you are comfortable with. Remember, you need to make a commitment to personally visit your customers at least once per month (making allowances of course for your vacations). If we have an existing store in your chosen territory, then you might become that store's rep, earning a commission for work that we've already done. (Some stores may be already be taken care of, we will inform you)
We need personable, friendly people to bring Bouncies to unique, cool boutiques and stores.
Bouncies do best in upscale general gift or themed stores. Bouncies are not for "Big Box" stores. We want to support independent retailers, not corporations. This does not mean that we are opposed to multiple-location retailers. It just mean that we are not interested in Target, Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us and other mega-stores.
Here are the steps:
1. Choose your Bouncies for your sales kit. You do this through our web site:
www.bounciesfrombohemia.com
This will require you to set up an account with an e-mail address and a password.
No financial information is required to access the wholesale pricing area. We call you later for a brief interview. After you've been accepted as one of our sales reps, we then take your payment for your sales kit. You can make that payment with a personal check or by credit card via a secure link.
We never see your credit card number.
2. Once you have set up an account, you choose the nine Bouncies that you want to have for your sales kit. Why nine? Because that's the amount of Bouncies which fit nicely onto our standard wooden display hanger. That standard display hanger, shown on the web site's "Parts" page, is how your customer is going to display their Bouncies. And take it from us, when you walk into a store with a hanger full of nine Bouncies bouncing, the buyer will laugh and probably not be able to resist placing an order right then and there. (We have done this countless times) Depending on your region, we may make suggestions on what Bouncies to choose for your kit.
3. You need to pay for your sales kit prior to us shipping it to you. You can do this with your credit card via a secure link. We never see your credit card information.
However, you get that money back once you start building your customer base. So, your out of pocket expenses will be zero once you achieve $2,000 in sales.
Your upfront cost will be between $70 - $80. As mentioned, you get 100% of that cost back within a very short time of starting to work with us. (Plus your commission) We will be happy to go over how this works during our phone interview with you.
4. We send you the sales kit that you have chosen, which should consist of nine Bouncies, plus the hanger. (Found in "Parts') We will send you free catalogs, price sheets and other promotional fliers.
At that point, it's up to you! You probably already have a store or two in your area in mind. Quirky, fun, different - that's the perfect environment for Bouncies!
Depending on your region, we may make suggestions on what stores to approach.
We provide:
- Merchandising education
- Coaching anytime you need it
- Order fulfillment, so there is never a need for you to stock inventory yourself. We do that for you.
Now the part you're probably most interested in - show me the money!
Here's what some of our retailers did in sales in the last year:
A gift store in Pennsylvania: $32,500 in orders with a lifetime order total of more than $70K!
A gift shop within a German restaurant in Indiana: $25,000 in orders since 2010
A store at a popular tourist destination in North Carolina: $15,000 in orders (For the 5th year in a row, a combined $75K)
A vendor who sells Bouncies at a popular Farmer's Market has had more than $35,000 in purchases since March, 2014!
If you had these four accounts your annual commissions would be $7,000.
Commissions of 10% are paid on each and every order that results from your efforts. We pay you by check quarterly.
Orders can be submitted by the store themselves, or by you, whatever works between you and your customer. In any case, we code those customer's accounts here in our office so that each time an invoice is generated, you get your 10% commission.
These commissions are paid as long as you remain an active sales rep. To remain "active," you need to visit your customers at least once per month. This helps the customer stay current with new products, plus you will be helping them maintain their inventory. Do you know how many sales we lose each year because the store owner is just too busy to check their inventory? Too many!
Questions?
E-mail James Derheim at info@europeanfocus.com
Let's get started!
Earn Money with Bouncies from Bohemia
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| The Chimp Q: Where are Bouncies made? A: Bouncies are handmade in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany. Q: is the paint lead free? A: Yes. Bouncies adhere to strict European Union guidelines. Q: How many Bouncies does a store have to buy to get started? A: For a very small store we recommend four each of 9 different styles. For a larger store (1000 square feet) we recommend four each of 18 styles. For very large stores of 2,500 or more square feet we recommend 6 each of 24 styles. Our most successful stores carry a wide variety at all times. This ensures that the shopper finds a Bouncie to match their interests or those of the recipient. Q: How many different Bouncies are there? A: 125 and we add about six to eight new ones each spring. Q: How does the customer pay? A: We charge their credit card on the day we ship from our warehouse in Florida. The customer pays UPS ground service charges. We pay for all of the freight charges from Europe to the USA. We do need a copy of the store's resale tax certificate. They can fax or e-mail it to us. Q: What about terms? A: We offer terms only to customers who have established a track record with us, or, after about six to nine months and only to stores which have been in existence at least 5 years. And, we need credit references from other suppliers. We do all of this work. Q: What if a Bouncie arrives damaged? A: We take great care to ensure that doesn't happen but if it does, we ask that the customer photograph the damage and send us the picture. We then issue them a credit to be used on their next order. Q: How soon do you ship after an order is placed? A: By the next day unless we are out of an item, which doesn't happen very often. Q: As a sales rep, am I handling any money or taking any orders? A: You're not handling any money. As for orders, the store owner or buyer can place their order through you, or through our web site, or directly with us. Q: How do I get paid? A: All accounts are coded with the initials of the sales rep. At the end of each quarter, we simply run a report in Quickbooks to see what each rep did in that quarter. We take 10% of that amount and we send you a check. Q: There are some big events which take place near me on a regular basis. What if I wanted to set up a booth and sell Bouncies at retail? A: You are welcome to do this. You'd just be buying inventory from us at wholesale prices. If you have been working with us already, we allow you to carry a balance as long as that balance does not exceed the total value of your commissions that quarter. We have an entire blog site dedicated to this type of selling. If you're interested, just let us know. |
E-mail: Info@europeanfocus.com
Phone: 941-706-4508 in Sarasota, Florida
www.bounciesfrombohemia.com
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