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• Before you begin

• Walkthrough

• Install the Shopify Collective sales channel

• Connect with retailers

• Create and manage price lists

• Private price lists

• Public price lists

• Prepare for orders

• Wrap up and next steps

Before You Begin

As a supplier with Shopify Collective, you have the opportunity to make your products available to a diverse range of Shopify merchants. You retain control over which products to share, establish your own profit margins, and select which retailers can sell your offerings.

All orders and payments are efficiently managed through your existing Shopify admin. To determine if your store meets the criteria to participate, please review the Shopify Collective Supplier requirements.

Walkthrough

This guide will take you through the essential steps to get started as a supplier on Shopify Collective, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.

Install the Shopify Collective Sales Channel

You can access Shopify Collective in two primary ways:

1. Download the Shopify Collective: Supplier app.

2. Accept an invitation from a retailer who is already utilizing Collective.

Once the app is installed, the sales channel will be conveniently integrated into your Shopify admin.

Complete Your Setup Requirements

After installation, review the necessary setup steps on the overview page. Key actions include:

• Completing your brand profile to enhance discoverability by retailers.

• Reviewing your payment settings to ensure smooth transactions.

• Updating your point of contact information under Settings for effective communication.

Connect with Retailers

You have two effective strategies to connect with retailers:

• Invite Existing Retailers: If you have established relationships with retailers outside of Shopify Collective, you can invite them to connect on the platform. This facilitates a seamless integration of your existing partnerships into Collective’s system.

• Get Discovered by New Retailers: Retailers utilizing Shopify Collective can discover your store and send connection requests. Take the time to review these requests carefully to find retailers whose customer base and brand ethos align with your products.

Create and Manage Price Lists

Creating a price list is a pivotal task as a Shopify Collective Supplier, allowing you to dictate which products to share and with whom. You can curate products in the price list using filters, such as “product tags.” Your price list also allows you to establish your profit margins and shipping rates. There are two types of price lists you can create:

• Private Price Lists: Share products with specific retailers that you approve. This gives you control over who has the right to sell your products.

• Public Price Lists: Make products available for all eligible retailers using Collective to import and sell. This option broadens your reach across multiple stores.

Prepare for Orders

Before activating your price lists and making them accessible to retailers, ensure that you are prepared to fulfill potential orders. Consider your capacity to manage orders from multiple retailers and start with a limited group before expanding your reach.

As a supplier, you will be shipping directly to the customer. It’s essential to ensure your shipping rates and store policies are current and accurate.

When you receive an order through a retailer, the Shopify Collective orders will appear on the Orders page of your Shopify admin. Each order will be automatically tagged with “Shopify Collective” along with the retailer's name. You will fulfill these orders directly, shipping products to end customers while retailers maintain the customer relationship.

Wrap Up and Next Steps

Congratulations! You now know how to get started as a Shopify Collective supplier. You’ve learned how to add the sales channel, create your profile, connect with other stores, and set up price lists.

What’s next? Start small by working with just a few merchants. Make sure your shipping information is accurate. As you begin selling products through Shopify Collective, analyze the data to identify which products perform best, allowing you to promote those further.

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