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Meet our Monthly Maker: Lauren Stamegna

Meet our Monthly Maker: Lauren Stamegna

Member Stories

July 22, 2020

Meet our Monthly Maker: Lauren Stamegna of The Fox & Sun Website: The Fox & Sun Social Media:@thefoxandsun TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am a small-town Ohio girl who has […]

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Offering Advice for Graduating Artists in a Rough Economy

Offering Advice for Graduating Artists in a Rough Economy

Artisan Entrepreneur, NextFab Stories

July 15, 2020

From job opportunities to studio space, a creative spirit will be key for art school graduates in the coronavirus economy. There can be opportunities in disruption. That’s an important piece […]

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6 Tips for Scaling Up Handmade Production

6 Tips for Scaling Up Handmade Production

Artisan Entrepreneur

July 2, 2020

Many artisan entrepreneurs react to growth rather than preparing for it. But when you “plan big,” you’re ready for every opportunity and have the systems in place to handle the […]

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Monthly Maker: Greg Fridman

Monthly Maker: Greg Fridman

Member Stories

June 18, 2020

Meet our Monthly Maker: Greg Fridman Website: aaplasma.com Social Media: @gregfridman TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am Dr. Greg Fridman, owner and founder of AAPlasma LLC. I was born into a […]

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Grow Your Handmade Business

5 Questions to Ask Before You Grow Your Handmade Business

Artisan Entrepreneur

June 11, 2020

Have you reached a point where the quality and uniqueness of your handmade product have become an obstacle to growing your business? Perhaps demand has picked up and you’re struggling […]

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NextFab’s Hardware Accelerator Goes Digital Due to COVID-19

NextFab’s Hardware Accelerator Goes Digital Due to COVID-19

Venture Services

May 20, 2020

The RAPID Hardware Accelerator program that provides early-stage startups with funding and product development support switched from in-person to completely virtual until NextFab’s facilities reopen to the public. After the […]

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Monthly Maker: Susan Murphy

Monthly Maker: Susan Murphy

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

May 14, 2020

Meet our Monthly Maker: Susan Murphy Website: jawnaments.com Instagram: @jawnaments TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am Susan Murphy, owner and founder of Jawnaments.com, Philly’s hyper-local ornament company.  I teach full-time undergrad business at […]

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Start with the Problem, Not the Solution

Start with the Problem, Not the Solution

Product Development

May 6, 2020

Have you ever had that “Eureka!” moment?  Perhaps a new product idea comes to you in a flash of insight. Or you’ve created something on the fly to solve a […]

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How to Price Your Custom Work

How to Price Your Custom Work

Artisan Entrepreneur

April 30, 2020

Do you feel like you’re shooting in the dark when it comes to pricing your custom artwork?  You’re certainly not alone.   With something as personal and unique as art, many […]

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Monthly Maker: David Rozek

Monthly Maker: David Rozek

Member Stories

April 20, 2020

Monthly Maker: David Rozek Website: pandemicdesignstudio.com Instagram: @pandemicdesignstudio TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I received my formal education in design from North Carolina State University, earning a Bachelor’s of Architecture. In 2017, […]

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