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A Simple Guide on Building an Online Shop

A Simple Guide on Building an Online Shop

Artisan Entrepreneur

May 25, 2021

In May 2020, internet sales (as a percentage of total retail sales) spiked by over 12%. Why? Online shopping is almost entirely pandemic-proof and many people are jumping onto the […]

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Being an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur

Being an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur

Artisan Entrepreneur

May 4, 2021

As an artisan entrepreneur, you most likely work with single-use resources on a regular basis. Not only are single-use materials and tools unnecessarily clogging landfills, but they also are not […]

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Meet NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator Cohort

Meet NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator Cohort

Artisan Entrepreneur

April 20, 2021

NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator program is an 8-week experience that gives artisans and entrepreneurs the essential tools, support, and structure to focus on the things that matter to build viable businesses. […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Anne Irving

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Anne Irving

Member Stories

April 6, 2021

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Anne Irving Instagram: @anne.irving   TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF Hi, my name is Anne Irving and I am an artist at NextFab. I attended the University […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Running a Jewelry Business in Philly

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Jewelry Business in Philly

Artisan Entrepreneur

March 9, 2021

How many times have you seen a jewelry DIY video and thought, “I can do that!” You get excited, buy all the necessary parts and tools, and then sit down […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Kristi Habendanck

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Kristi Habendanck

Member Stories

February 23, 2021

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Kristi Habendanck     TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF Hi my name is Kristi Habedanck and I am the founder of a jewelry business called m. et […]

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The Benefits of A Makerspace for Entrepreneurs

The Benefits of A Makerspace for Entrepreneurs

Artisan Entrepreneur, NextFab Stories

January 19, 2021

Makerspace—a word you might hear often, but what is it? It basically describes any shared workspace. Our makerspace at NextFab is an advanced membership-based workshop filled with machinery, like-minded people, […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Raymond Baccari

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Raymond Baccari

Member Stories

January 5, 2021

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Raymond Baccari   Instagram: @ray_baccari, @wculivlab Website: http://www.raybaccari.com/   TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF My name is Raymond Baccari and I am a father, artist, noisemaker, and […]

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Online Strategies to Use for Small Business Saturday

Online Strategies to Use for Small Business Saturday

Artisan Entrepreneur, NextFab Stories

December 22, 2020

If there were a Marvel movie on community-centered shopping, Black Friday would be Thanos and Small Business Saturday (SBS) would be The Avengers. SBS is a shopping holiday that falls […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Cherné Jean-Louis

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Cherné Jean-Louis

Member Stories

December 15, 2020

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Cherné Jean-Louis of Cherné Altovise    Website: https://www.chernealtovise.com/ Instagram: @chernealtovise Facebook: @chernealtovise Twitter: @CherneAltovise   TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF My name is Cherné Jean-Louis and I […]

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