5 Reasons To Give SideDoor a Try

Happy Wednesday!

Have you heard of SideDoor? Their popularity has been growing and I’ve been seeing more and more about it over the past 6 months. 

I wanted to put together a post on all the ways that you can utilize Sidedoor and why you might want to do so!

1.To make money on products

This feels like a no-brainer to me! Not only is SideDoor Free, but it’s a great way to bring more money in through your business. 

With SideDoor, you can make your social media and website shoppable. Simply add the links to your website, email, the bio link on instagram or facebook, or anywhere else where you market your business. 

You can also send links directly to your clients for purchase. They will pay for the item and you’ll make the difference between the designer net price and the price the customer pays for it. 

2.One-stop shop

SideDoor is a one-stop shop that carries a bunch of top trade vendor’s products. It’s basically a multi-line showroom. They have negotiated deals with over 100 vendors. 

There’s no need to manage multiple spreadsheets with vendor info (I know you all have one of these!), passwords, requirements, etc. You can find everything you need on SideDoor. 

3.Things are designed to be easy

No need for a receiver! SideDoor handles all the fuss and all of the behind the scenes logistics that must be considered between the time the order is placed and the arrival at your client’s home.  

We all know this is a HUGE win. I know that managing orders for clients can be one of the biggest stressors. No need for any of that. They also handle all damage claims, as long as the issue is identified as soon as possible. 

4.Taxes/Payment

According to SideDoor, they handle the taxes and file them with all appropriate county, state, and federal agencies. “SideDoor will calculate and remit the sales tax burden for items that sell through our tool.” If you invoice your clients outside of the platform, then of course, you will be responsible for handling all filing. 

So how does payment work? Their website states that after the items have been delivered to your client’s home, the commission is directly deposited into your bank account through Stripe Connect. 

All credit card processing fees are also taken care of by SideDoor.

5.No minimums 

As you probably know, some trade vendors require you to meet a minimum in order for you to either join the program at all, keep your account active, or to place an order. With SideDoor, you or your clients can place orders of any size. 

What SideDoor does NOT offer

1.Samples

Samples are not currently offered with SideDoor. You’ll have to go directly through your trade reps in order to receive samples, or you can use a service like Material Bank. 

2.Custom Product

If you want any of the items shown on sideDoor in a different fabric or finish, you’ll have to take that info directly to your trade rep. 

3.Returns

All sales are final and no returns are offered through Sidedoor.

I hope this blog was helpful for you!

XX, Danae