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
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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.
Marketplace Priorities Poll
In this post, we’ll talk about why we developed a marketplace priorities poll, and give the background on how the poll was developed.
5 Gift Ideas for Nature Lovers
Our gift guide for nature lovers and outdoorsy types features handcrafted goods celebrating nature and the outdoors
3 Easy Ways to Shop “Actually Handmade” (2023)
We share our best tips and resources for supporting genuine handmade artisans: those millions of creative micro-enterprises who rely on craft for their livelihood: how to filter and search with a critical eye on Etsy, and where to shop Etsy alternative marketplaces and handmade store directories.
Spread the Word with Our Grassroots Tools & Templates
From Wikipedia, “A grassroots movement is one that uses the people in a given district, region or community as the basis for a political or economic movement.[1] Grassroots movements and organizations use collective action from the local level to effect change at the local, regional, national, or international level.
6 Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers and their Pets
Here are 6 gift ideas for all the animals and animal lovers in your life — all handmade by creative artists and makers in the Artisans Cooperative.
The Best Etsy Alternatives You Can Try Right Now (2024)
We’ve compiled a list of alternatives to Etsy for handmade artisans while we build a better option: a cooperative handmade marketplace. This list is a guide to help you find the right match for your business.
Shop the Cooperative Fundraiser
Shop artisan-made merchandise and raise funds for the Artisans Cooperative.
Items Needed for Mutual Aid Fundraiser
Artisans Cooperative is fundraising for basic operating expenses with a unique “mutual-aid” fundraiser. Unlike traditional fundraisers, we are not asking artisans to donate their time and materials. Here’s how it works.