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Automation and Outsourcing for Artisanal Makers (Guest Post)

January 30, 2023May 11, 2023
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[Guest Post] From maker Schuttenworks, advice on the balance Artisanal Makers need to strike between keeping production steps in-house, automating with tools, and outsourcing.

Our Experience with Etsy Alternatives: Our Own Website (Guest Post 2/5)

January 28, 2023May 11, 2023

[Guest Post] After realizing we needed an alternative to Etsy in 2012 to diversify our income, the first alternative we tried was building our own website.

5 Handmade Gifts for Nerds and Gamers

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Check out these 5 geeky gift ideas for nerds and gamers, all crafted with care by makers in the Artisans Cooperative.

Our Experience with Etsy Alternatives (Guest Post 1/5)

January 22, 2023May 11, 2023
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[Guest Post] From maker Walnut Studiolo, the first in a five-part series sharing their experience trying out Etsy alternatives in 14 years of crafting.

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Artisans Cooperative Joins the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Allocated USDA Grant Funds

January 17, 2023April 18, 2023
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Artisans Cooperative has recruited the help of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and, through it, grant funds from the USDA.

Our First Annual Report

January 14, 2023January 23, 2023
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Our first annual report is our chance to show potential members how we intend to do business. Although we’ve only been in existence a few months, this is a first glimpse into what it’s like to be a member-owner of a cooperative business.

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2023: A Look at the Year Ahead for Artisans Cooperative

January 6, 2023May 20, 2023
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January is a powerful time of year for learning from the past and planning for the future. In this post we’re taking a look at the 2023 year ahead – it’s going to be an exciting, make-or-break year for artisans!

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6 Handcrafted Gift Ideas for Anniversaries

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Our 6 gift ideas for anniversaries, all handcrafted by artists and makers in the Artisans Cooperative, can help you on your way to picking the perfect gift for your soulmate.

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2022: The Year that Etsy Crafters Started to Revolt

December 26, 2022May 11, 2023
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This article, written for the Medium Year in Review, recaps the major transformation of Etsy crafters in 2022, from the fee increase, Etsy Strike, organization of a union and a co-op, and the plan for building a co-op alternative in 2023.