Our Experience with Etsy Alternatives: Our Own Website (Guest Post 2/5)
[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.
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Artisans Cooperative Joins the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Allocated USDA Grant Funds
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
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.
2023: A Look at the Year Ahead for Artisans Cooperative
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!
6 Handcrafted Gift Ideas for Anniversaries
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.
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
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.
Get Involved: Join the Organizing Team
We need your help to lift the cooperative off the ground.