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# Outpost - Pop-up Sales Solution

> Sell at U.S. pop-ups and events without forming a U.S. entity

# Outpost by Partners Place

Our plug-and-play solution for Korean brands looking to sell at U.S. pop-ups, retail shops, and events.

<Note>
  Partners Place collects and reconciles all offline sales, remitting revenue to your Korean bank account—no U.S. infrastructure needed.
</Note>

## How Outpost Works

### 1️⃣ We Handle Payment Processing

* Accept all major credit cards through our POS system
* Process cash payments with proper documentation
* Issue receipts to customers on your behalf
* Real-time sales tracking

### 2️⃣ Monthly Reconciliation

* Detailed sales reports by product and location
* Inventory tracking and management
* Customer analytics and insights
* Transparent fee breakdown

### 3️⃣ Direct Bank Transfer

* Revenue wired to your Korean bank account monthly
* All fees deducted upfront for clarity
* Full transaction history available
* No hidden charges

### 4️⃣ Zero U.S. Tax Hassle

* We handle all U.S. sales tax collection
* File necessary tax returns as merchant of record
* You receive net revenue after all obligations
* No need for U.S. tax filings

## Pricing Structure

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  <PricingCardHeader>
    <h3>Outpost Commission Structure</h3>
  </PricingCardHeader>

  <PricingCardPrice>
    <div>20%</div>
    <div>of Gross Sales</div>
  </PricingCardPrice>

  <PricingCardPrice>
    <div>3%</div>
    <div>Credit Card Processing</div>
  </PricingCardPrice>

  <PricingCardFeatures>
    * No setup fees
    * No monthly minimums
    * Pay only when you sell
    * All-inclusive pricing
    * Direct Korean bank transfers
  </PricingCardFeatures>
</PricingCard>

## Perfect For

### 🎪 Pop-up Events

* Fashion weeks
* Food festivals
* Holiday markets
* Trade shows

### 🏬 Retail Partnerships

* Shop-in-shop arrangements
* Consignment sales
* Limited time collaborations
* Test retail locations

### 🎭 Special Events

* K-culture festivals
* Corporate events
* Private sales
* Product launches

## What We Provide

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  <Card title="POS Hardware" icon="cash-register">
    Professional point-of-sale system with card reader and receipt printer
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sales Staff Training" icon="graduation-cap">
    Quick training on using our system and best practices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-time Dashboard" icon="chart-line">
    Monitor your sales and inventory from anywhere
  </Card>

  <Card title="Marketing Support" icon="megaphone">
    Co-promotion opportunities and event listings
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Success Stories

### K-Beauty Brand Case Study

A Seoul-based skincare brand used Outpost to test their products at 5 NYC pop-ups over 3 months:

* **Total Sales**: \$45,000
* **Customer Data**: 1,200+ emails collected
* **Top Products**: Identified 3 hero SKUs
* **Next Step**: Launched Portal entity based on validated demand

### K-Food Success

Korean snack company participated in food festivals across California:

* **Events**: 8 festivals in 2 months
* **Revenue**: \$28,000 in sales
* **Market Insight**: West Coast showed 3x higher demand
* **Outcome**: Focused expansion on California market

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Initial Contact">
    Reach out with your upcoming event details and product information
  </Step>

  <Step title="Agreement Setup">
    Sign simple merchant agreement and provide product catalog
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pre-Event Prep">
    Ship products to event location and receive POS training
  </Step>

  <Step title="Event Execution">
    Focus on customer engagement while we handle transactions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Post-Event">
    Receive sales report and await monthly payment to Korea
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="What types of products can I sell?">
    Most consumer goods including beauty, fashion, food, and lifestyle products. Alcohol and regulated items require special arrangements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I price my products?">
    You set your own retail prices. We recommend researching comparable U.S. products and factoring in our commission.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What about shipping products to events?">
    You're responsible for shipping to event locations. We can recommend logistics partners familiar with Korean imports.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Outpost while having a Portal entity?">
    Yes! Many clients use Outpost for pop-ups while their Portal entity handles other operations.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What sales data do I receive?">
    Detailed reports including items sold, revenue by SKU, time of sale, payment method, and basic customer demographics.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Ready to Start Selling?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Contact Sales Team" icon="phone" href="mailto:info@partners.place">
    Discuss your upcoming events and products
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Event Calendar" icon="calendar" href="https://partners.place/events">
    See upcoming pop-up opportunities
  </Card>
</CardGroup>