The Impact of a Handmade Artisans Cooperative
In this post, we’ll outline the what a Cooperative is, the differences between The Artisans Cooperative and other marketplaces, and our social impact on communities.
About Cooperatives
The Value of Cooperative Membership
In just a few years, Artisans Cooperative has crafted an online handmade marketplace for an inclusive network of creatives. We are a member-owned, member-run, and… Read More »The Value of Cooperative Membership
Points Tracker Tool for Member Activities
In this post, we’re sharing a new support tool for our members who are contributing patronage through points. Points can be earned in a variety… Read More »Points Tracker Tool for Member Activities
2023 Year in Review
This is our 2023 Year in Review, a look back on our 1st year in business. It’s remarkable to read through what we did, and… Read More »2023 Year in Review
Solidarity Series: Trunk of My Car Cooperative
This post is part of our Solidarity Series, telling the stories of other cooperatives to educate about the power of the cooperative model. Trunk of… Read More »Solidarity Series: Trunk of My Car Cooperative
Starting a Platform Cooperative: An Interview with Professor Nathan Schneider
In our interview with platform cooperatives expert Nathan Schneider, we learn more about online co-ops and get advice for the Artisans Cooperative
Platform Cooperativism: A “Bill of Rights” for Artisans Selling Online
There’s a new name for online cooperatives like ours: platform co-ops. We’re using these platform cooperativism principles to design a fair marketplace for artisans.
Top 7 Co-op Myths Debunked
UPDATED 10/19/23.
More than 1 billion people – 1 in 8 of every human on this earth – are members of a cooperative, and yet the co-op business model is not always widely-known or well-understood. In this post, we’ll break down some of the common misconceptions we’ve encountered in building a cooperative marketplace for artisans.
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Union vs Guild vs Cooperative vs Collective – What’s the Difference?
There are several different types of organizations designed to empower workers. In this post, we’ll explain the differences between unions, guilds, professional associations, cooperatives, and… Read More »Union vs Guild vs Cooperative vs Collective – What’s the Difference?
What Makes Our Handmade Marketplace Different
A cooperative and inclusive community makes our handmade marketplace different. Learn more about what will give our artisan-owned marketplace an edge.