Lesson #1: How to be a Smart Vendor

If you have something kept in your back room or under the basement, maybe joining a flea market could be a way for you to resell some of your stocks to potential buyers. Flea market are popular shopping spots for bargain-hunters to look for great buys, unusual products and antiques. If you'd like to give it a try, you need very little capital to get started. Here's how:-

1. Browse through a list of flea markets from lifestyle magazines (for example, KLue and KL Lifestyle). Or, visit flea markets around your neighbourhood and ask questions to existing traders.

2. Contact the flea market organiser. Most of these flea markets are generic, which means they allow traders to sell any kinds of products from food to fashion to beadworks. Meanwhile, bazaars like the Joujou & Shugi Toy Art Mart, which has a permanent spot at The Weld Shopping Centre, makes itself known as the collectibles and toys haven. If you're looking toward flea market as a means to expand your hobby or small craft business, this may be the place to get started.

3. Decide on the date to join the flea market and how often your stall will be open. Flea market activities are normally held on Fridays or Saturdays or throughout the weekend. Pick the one that suits your time, location and interest.

4. Set your mind on what to sell. Pack your bankable products or 'unwanted' stuff for sale at the flea market. Popular choice in flea markets are beadworks, handmade products, fashion accessories, toys, shawls, earrings, etc.

5. Enquire about the price for the booth rental in the flea market.

6. Start a blog. Write about your venture and the things about which you're going to sell in the flea market. Call your friends and peers to visit you on the day of the flea market.

7. Prepare a business card. Business cards are great hand-outs. Interested buyers will know how to contact you the next time they want to get back in business with you.

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avi @ J+S

HOT Classroom Round 1: "Dweey Meets Creature" Talk & Mini Exhibition

Guest Speakers:

Lim Chun-Woei of Urban-Cr3atures & Luk Chee Chew, creator of local toy Dweey

When: Saturday, 7th March 2009, 1.00pm

Where: Level 3, The Weld KL, Jalan Raja Chulan KL

Admission is free.

Interesting people such as seasoned collectors, craft makers, designers and entrepreneurs – will join us on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to share with the audience lessons and tips on their topic of interest during the “HOT Classroom” programme segment. During the first round, speakers Chun-Woei and Chee Chew will be sharing with the audience their successes as designers and toypreneurs. Especially helpful to serious collectors who'd like to venture into business with their passion. Don't miss this!

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aki @ J+S

Toy Art Mart @ The Weld (Ep.4) - About The Weld

With 6 retail floors spread over 135, 000 sq ft, The weld is a small yet cosy shopping destination with a great variety of food and beverage and all the convenience for your daily shopping needs.

Strategically located in the heart of town, The Weld is surrounded by world-class hotels and tourist attractions. Being the first full-fledged supermarket in the 60s, The Weld is in itself a landmark among many city dwellers. Its recent refurbishment gave it a new breath of life and promises many exciting things to come for shopping enthusiasts.

Our host of F&B outlets include Starbucks, McDonalds, Bistro Delifrance, Secret Recipe, O'Briens' Sandwich Bar, Old Asia, Bangkok Expresso, Dunkin Donuts, Chow Food Court and more. The Weld also houses many other interesting outlets such as Philip Wain, The Yoga Zone, Golf House Mega, Guess Accessories, Elle Boutique, World Martial Arts Centre and lots more.

Address: 76, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Customer Service Hotline 03-2162 3580

Website: http://www.theweld.com.my/

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(Words taken from The Weld website)

Toy Art Mart @ The Weld (Ep.3) - How to Get to The Weld by Public Transport?

By KL Monorail (MRT)

Alight at the Raja Chulan Station or the Sultan Ismail Station

By Bus
Metrobus (No. 30) - Pandan Indah & Ampang area

Metrobus (No. 191 & 49) - Genting Klang / Wangsa Maju area

All Rapid KL buses

All buses coming from Kota Raya

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avi @ J+S

Toy Art Mart @ The Weld (Ep. 2) - Where is The Weld?

To those of you who are interested to make a visit to the Joujou & Shugi Toy Art Mart this Saturday, 7th March 2009, we're in The Weld. We're located near the traffic light and is visibly seen by road users and passers-by. We are in the centre of Menara Hap Seng how to get to where Palate Palette, we're just around the corner. But don't fret. If you're still lost, here's a little map for you and some directions to get there without hassle.

Here's how to get to The Weld Shopping Centre, Jalan Raja Chulan from...

1) ...Jalan Sultan Ismail traffic light

Turn into Hard Rock Cafe & The Concorde Hotel lane, pass through the buildings then go straight until you see the first traffic light. Don't go straight. Make a right turn instead. Then, turn left when you reach the second traffic light. The Weld is on your left.

2) ...Pavilion, Bukit Bintang

As you reach the first T-junction traffic light (you can see the big Girodano billboard in front), turn right then go straight. Make a turning to the left at the second traffic light, then go straight. Drive slowly and keep to your right until you reach the third traffic light. The Weld is on your right.

If still in doubt, drop a message here.

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avi @ J+S