Apply to trade with Mindful Market

Leeds Corn Exchange

Saturday 10th October
10.30am-5.00pm

Saturday 7th November
10.30am-5.00pm

Saturday 12th December
10.30am-5.00pm

Mindful Market Leeds Corn Ex:
£70 Per Day
Includes Chair & Table: 6ft Trestle Table

Mindful Market Coopers Yard:
£60 Per Day
Includes Chair & Table: Table sizes are smaller and irregular due to the nature of the venue hence this market’s price point.

Payment Plans and deposits can be arranged please email to enquire!

You must have a strong brand presence that is cohesive across your packaging, website, marketing streams and stall set-up. It must clearly and professionally reflect your products and ethos, I am looking only for high-quality brands & products. Mindful Market is not a makers market or a craft fair, not to say that hand-made and art items are excluded, it just means it’s not a priority within our curation.

Being the Mindful Market, we curate our line-up with these principles in mind. If you do not have the below ethos', you are not considered a mindful business and therefore will not be selected. If you do, please ensure this information is available to view clearly via your website and marketing streams. Any questions on this, please ask!

SMALL AND INDIE‍

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The main culprits for damaging our environment, mental health and any progression within inclusivity are big corporate high-street brands.

Therefore we only accept small and independently owned traders - ee love helping small, mindful businesses to be seen and to grow, because they’re the ones that hold the power! Therefore this is the one requirement that is mandatory for all our applicants!

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a big one, and absolutely at the forefront of many consumers minds. We’re looking for brands that are conscious of the impact their business and products have on our people and planet. This could be that their products are both slow and handmade using sustainable materials, they make it clear how they deal with their waste responsibility, they look into how to lower their carbon footprint as much as possible, they educate their customer on how they take action towards climate change or they create and sell products that promote a sustainable lifestyle and way of living.

INCLUSIVITY

Shopping inclusively is still very much overlooked when it comes to being a more conscious consumer - we need to look after the planet, but we must look after it’s people too. The high-street does not do a good job in representing the minorities groups that are either busy working behind their brands, or those looking to buy from them.

We welcome minority owned business whether that be Ethnic Minorities, Gender Minorities or Disabled Minorities to join our markets to help our minority conscious shoppers feel represented, to feel safe whilst shopping more mindfully and create others the opportunity to support minority owned businesses.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

It’s not often spoken about how consumerism impacts negatively on our mental health and wellbeing - especially with the continued consumer “trends” of wellbeing. So we’re looking for small businesses who are experts within the different sectors of wellbeing to sell and provide genuine wellbeing aids.

This could be in the form of natural remedies, practical aids such as journals or yoga equipment or therapies and workshops.

You do not need to full-fill all four requirements however we do like to see that you’re working towards at least 2 requirements - please make sure you’re as thorough as possible explaining your mindful properties within your application!

In the run up to market day your brand will be showcased across all of our platforms, including the venue’s.

You will be featured on our ‘Mindful Directory’ where our online shoppers can discover your brand and be connected to your online platform and website

You’ll be given lots of information and support to ensure you’re confident and knowledgable to make sales on market day via our exclusive Online Trader Hub including discounts from our industry friends!

On Market day you will have a table/chair and table cloth, a personalised printed sticker of your logo to go on the front of your table cloth, personalised table top marketing that will connect shoppers to your social media channels and educate them on your mindful properties via a QR code AND of course a fantastic day to trade our fantastic locations!

All events will have a heavy marketing spend (hence the higher price point to trade), using Meta Targeted Ads and printed hyper local marketing alongside leveraging organic content through Mindful Market’s, and venues own social channels.

Community offers allows Mindful Market to contribute towards positive change within inclusivity.

We offer a 10% discount to brands who are minority owned, from ethnicity to gender and disabilities.

If you would like to be considered for one of these positions please let us know in our application form or feel free to reach out in the most accessible way to you.

You will be asked to agree to the following T’s and C’s when confirming your place at the market if selected:

1. Your place is not confirmed until you have agreed to these T's and C's and paid your fee.

2. Your fee is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

3. You must have proof of Liability Insurance and any other certificates and insurance that is relevant to you trading with Mindful Market.

4. You are to be punctual to set up at Mindful Market and to stay throughout the duration of the event.

5. You are to use the set up given to you on market day.

6. You are to share and tell your community about the market via your marketing streams using given templates with Mindful Market branding.

SKNIRI LONDON
How were your sales on market day?
Made more than my stall fee!
Did you reach any other goals?
New eyes and feedback on my products, More followers, Future money making activities
Did you find the Mindful Market worth your time and money?
Yes
“Bianca has created a wonderful community through Mindful Market. The support you receive as a vendor is brilliant, she really goes above and beyond to make sure you have the best market experience! The other traders are also very friendly and welcoming, especially since I traveled in from London I was welcomed just like a local and the customers were just awesome. I definitely recommend visiting when that next one is on!”

OLIVIA JOY FLOWERS
How were your sales on market day? I broke even!
Did you reach any other goals?
New newsletter subscribers, New followers on social media, Met new like-minded people
Did you find the Mindful Market worth your time and money?
Yes
“Living up to the Mindful Market name, Bianca carried through every aspect of the market in a thoughtful and considered way. From advertising, preparation, to stall presentation and customer and seller experience Bianca goes the extra mile to foster a mindful approach that leaves small business owners feeling seen and championed. Mindful Market is an excellent opportunity to share your work with customers, and small business owners alike, who share your values.”

NEVER ENDING JEWELLERY
How were your sales on market day?
I hit my target!
Did you reach any other goals?
New followers on social media, Product Feedback, Met new like-minded people, Learnt new ways to sell at future markets, Learnt how to be more mindful within my business
Did you find the Mindful Market worth your time and money?
Yes!
“Bianca created such an amazing event, which you could see she had put in a lot of time and effort to carefully select each market stall to ensure a cohesive yet varied shopping experience for the customer. There was lots of advertising around the event and lots of materials shared for us to use across out own socials to get people engaged and to the event!”

RACH X
How were your sales on market day?
I hit my target!
Did you reach any other goals?
New followers on social media, Product Feedback, Met new like-minded people, Learnt new ways to sell at future markets, Learnt how to be more mindful within my business
Did you find the Mindful Market worth your time and money?
Yes!
“The Mindful Market in Manchester was really worthwhile for my business. It exposed my collection to a new audience and it was very well received. The amount of interest I got made the drive very worthwhile. Thanks!”

GOODS IN
How were your sales on market day?
Made more than my stall fee!
Did you reach any other goals?
New eyes and feedback on my products, Future money making activities, More followers
Did you find the Mindful Market worth your time and money?
Yes!
“You'd be hard pressed to find a Market with a clearer purpose and presence. When we trade at Mindful Market we do good and feel good. Can't wait for the next one!”

ONLY WEDNESDAY
How were your sales on market day?
Broke even, made a few sales!
Did you reach any other goals?
More followers, Learnt more about selling at Markets, New eyes and feedback on my products, Future money making activities
Did you find the Mindful Market worth your time and money?
Yes!
“I was nervous to venture into the market world, but with Bianca and the team I felt fully supported for my first market experience. Having the added help of the hub took a lot of stress away. I felt the whole event was well organised and really well marketed and there were some great additions like a free gift wrapping service which made the market feel very elevated and the perfect place to sell my handmade sustainable clothing!”

Any worries or questions when it comes to applying please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Pop Bianca a DM/Voice note on Instagram over at @mindfulmarketuk

or send her an email at mindfulmarketuk@outlook.com