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I have had my online business for 2 years now, and have read endless articles, guides, blogs, advice, videos and the list goes on. I’m sure that you have as well, and that’s on top of designing and making! As a way of supporting others, I have set up Folk & Bespoke, my “store without a front”, as I want to provide an outlet for local businesses, artists etc, to sell their products, all year long, and work together to be the driving force to shopping local and shopping small, and continue to grow over time, not just peak at key shopping times.
It is a way of giving back to the community of small businesses in our local area. I will strive to make Folk & Bespoke better and more diverse, every chance I get, giving traditional stallholders the very best chance of selling their items through my site.
At Folk & Bespoke people will be able to shop easily in one place, from lots of local artists, makers and creatives who use our “store without a front” to sell their work.
People can come together to make, sell, buy and collect unique and bespoke items, supporting local design professionals and crafters.
My goal is to create the very best website for all creative professionals and connect you with small and local businesses through year-round, accessible marketplaces.
All products on Folk and Bespoke have been handmade, designed or created by the seller, which means, each and every product is unique and made with love. I find customers and vendors and invite them to the site. Local businesses. I will choose only quality artisans, not people who are ‘flipping’ products. It will be a links page, so that you, the vendor will have complete control of your individual marketplace.
When people make a purchase on Folk and Bespoke they will supporting the creative industry in the UK and directly supporting an independent artist, maker or creative.
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It takes courage to be yourself in a world where you are constantly being told that who you are isn’t enough. Being yourself is the biggest gift you can offer yourself and others. Be brave enough to show the world who you are without an apology.
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At Folk and Bespoke, our goal is to support artisans by providing them with opportunities for exposure at our events and on our website. We aim to offer them a platform to showcase their incredible talents and broaden their reach to a wider audience.
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We take the business of helping businesses seriously. That’s why we’ve developed an area and space just for you all to share the love and support each other.
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We aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. My aim is to put you in the spotlight and support creative communities!
5 reasons to shop small
Get something that’s been made by hand or ethically sourced. You know where and who it’s come from.
Your money is staying local and going back in to our community. Studies show that 48% of purchases at local, independent businesses go right back into the community.
Be unique. You can get away from the mass-produced items found in big chain stores.
The atmosphere compared to a chain store is unique and your custom is really appreciated!
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