Entrepreneur Membership FAQs
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You keep 100% of your product sales. Your membership includes placement in our curated shop, two pop-ups during your term, and free business classes for members.
Femme Fatale DC takes 0% commission on product sales.
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Membership options: Choose a 3-month or 6-month commitment. Pay monthly or save by paying in full upfront.
3 Months: $375/monthly ($1,125 total)
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$1,050 total (in full = $350/month)
6 months
$350/monthly ($2,100 total)
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$1,950 total (in full = $325/month)
Best value · Pay $1,950 upfront for six months
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Commitments are a minimum of three (3) months. During that time you will be committed to supplying products to be sold at FFDC.
Entrepreneurs are expected to restock frequently of brand staples, fan favorites, and new offerings.
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No, Femme Fatale DC is a brick-and-mortar retail store in Cleveland Park, Washington, DC.
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Apply via our application @link
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By women for all, that’s our way. Women and non-binary identifying independent retail entrepreneurs and businesses owned 50% or more by women may apply to join the Femme Fatale DC ecosystem.
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Whether you are selling goods inside the shop or not, all are welcome to propose an event at Femme Fatale DC. @link for applying
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Check your spam folder and any filters you might have set up within your email platform; search for noreply@jotform.com. If you cannot find the email, please contact us at community@femmefataledc.com
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Our application fee is non-refundable.
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Yes, we want to learn about your new products and how you’ve grown your business!
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We are looking for durable and nondurable products. The categories of what we are willing to consider are without limitation. For inspiration, we regularly consider offerings from artisans, creatives, designers, and small business owners who offer the following: Stationary; wellness; home accessories; beauty & skincare; pet accessories; gender non-exclusive, woman’s and kids apparel and fashion accessories; artisanal shelf-stable packaged foods; gifts; DIY + craft kits; art.
Please note: this is not an application for any service-based businesses. It is strictly for physical products at this time. If you own a service-based business and would like to host a workshop, please fill out the Experiences + Events request form - as available.
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FFDC does not allot assigned spaces. We cross-curate product offerings and brands within the shop. Products from each entrepreneur will be a part of a cohesive and harmonious shopping experience. Femme Fatale DC is a boutique shopping experience.
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Typically FFDC will provide displays and fixtures for offerings within the shop. We are open to using your displays if they meet design criteria, and space allows.
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All members are responsible for managing their inventory. Managing in-store inventory means coming to the shop to maintain stock as needed and track what is selling between sales reports.
The Team at Femme Fatale DC may request new inventory as needed. All merchandise must be approved by management and delivered at appointed times. All new inventory must be labeled and tagged to shop standards.
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Femme Fatale DC provides storage based on location size and configuration. We expect all entrepreneurs to work with staff to manage and maintain their stock.
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Femme Fatale DC insures the space. It is the responsibility of the Entrepreneur Member to insure their products. Having independent insurance is not required to feature products at Femme Fatale DC locations.
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Once notified of your application’s acceptance, businesses have 72 hours to confirm their acceptance into the Femme Fatale DC Entrepreneur Membership.
Upon confirmation, you will receive access to our onboarding portal. You must respond and complete actions within the specified times to secure your space.
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Onboarding will take a few weeks. You’ll receive a contract, invoice, inventory sheet, and ability to schedule an intake appointment.
Until the invoice and contract are completed, you will be unable to schedule an intake appt in the portal.
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Start by checking your SPAM folder or any filters you have set on your account. If an email from Femme Fatale DC (an email ending in @femmefataledc.com or @jotform.com) is not present, your application is likely incomplete. If you are sure your application was complete, please reach out.
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If you receive a “try again” letter from Femme Fatale DC, please don’t be discouraged and apply again next time! Acceptance into Femme Fatale DC is competitive, and we love seeing how you’ve grown your business over time. You retain access to our Application Resources as a download. Join us in our spaces, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn and grow. We pride ourselves on facilitating organic peer-to-peer education.
This application invests in you, your business, and your education specific to retail entrepreneurship.