Store

I have to fund the Share account as much as possible. That’s already happening through donations — The End where 20% goes directly to the Share account — and through Part One, which contributes another 40%. So really, the only piece left was the Store.

I thought about how to make the Store work, while keeping the same spirit and fairness as everything else. The setup looks like this: 10% to me, 10% GST, 30% tax, 10% donation, 20% to the Share account, and the remaining 30% covers the purchasing of apparel, promotional products, and decoration.

I’ve partnered with a local business — MPS Promotional Gear on the Gold Coast — who handle embroidery, DTF, DTG, and screen printing. They’ve been around for a long time and their work is top quality. Supporting them means supporting local business, while ensuring everything for the store — from apparel to promotional items — is produced with care.

The Store has the potential to raise significant income for the Share account. My thinking is that it will offer a wide range of items — not just for individuals, but also for businesses that need uniforms and workwear. Imagine claiming a business expense and, at the same time, helping fund the Share account.

If there’s something you need that isn’t listed in the Store, you can deal directly with MPS Promotional Gear using the special code SHARE — and As It Was Now And Then will receive a commission.

A true win–win. All we need is your support.