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Are there any startup fees with your fundraisers?
No! Candle Wishes will supply everything you need to get started with your fundraiser. There are no out-of-pocket expenses.
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How do I start your fundraiser?
A Commitment Form is included in my information packet. Just fill it out and fax it in. All your fundraising materials will be shipped at no charge once the form is received! If you would like an information packet or if you are ready to get started right away please
contact me!
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Are any minimum purchases required?
There is just a small minimum of 12 candles that must be sold with our candle fundraisers. Orders with less than 12 candles will incur a shipping
charge.
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What supplies do I receive?
You will receive sales brochures for all your participants, master forms to tally your orders and a pre-addressed return envelope.
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Can any size group participate?
Yes! Any size group or individual can participate in our fundraisers.
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Do you have to be a non-profit group to use your fundraisers?
No! Any group or individual needing to raise funds for a worthy cause can use our fundraisers.
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Are orders pre-sorted?
Candle orders will be pre-sorted per participant. For school fundraisers we will go one step further and pre-sort by teacher and then by student!
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Am I required to purchase products and then sell them?
No! Our fundraisers are based on pre-sells. Your participants sell from our sales brochure for the designated length of your fundraiser; collecting the funds as they sell. The director collects all the funds and orders; tallies everything on the master form and turns that in to Candle Wishes. You will only pay for the products you order. There is no need to keep inventory on hand and you are not left with anything that you cannot sell!
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When do I pay for my candles?
You pay when you are ready to send in your orders.
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How much profit can I make?
Sell 1-99 candles and receive 40% profit.
Sell 100 or more candles and receive 50% profit.
There is an optional incentive plan for 5% less profit.
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What are your candle sizes and prices?
Our 10oz candle sells for $13.00 and our 16oz candle sells for $19.00 Remember you keep up to 50% profit!
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How long does it take to get my products?
Your orders will be shipped within 10-14 business days after payment is
received.
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Do you accept credit card payments?
Yes! If you wish to pay for your orders by credit card just call Candle Wishes toll free, 866.851.0005.
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When is the best time to hold a fundraiser?
The best time to start your fundraiser is when your group is ready and totally committed to reaching your goals!
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Are there any shipping charges?
All fundraising materials are supplied at no cost to you.
Free shipping on orders with a minimum of 12 candles.
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Do candles make good gifts?*
Yes! Surveys done by the candle industry indicate that candles are used in 7 out of 10 US households. Candle purchasers view candles as appropriate gifts for the holidays
(76%), as house warming gifts (74%), as hostess/dinner party gifts (66%), as thank you gifts (61%)
and as adult birthday gifts (58%).
*These statistics are from the National Candle Association. More information about the candle industry can be viewed at
www.candles.org/candleindustry
