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Benefits of Metalworking

Benefits of Metalworking

Artisan Entrepreneur

September 14, 2021

From cutlery to cars, so many things in our everyday lives are made possible by metalworking. Metalworking is the process used to create these objects and, as such a diversely […]

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Conversation and Collaboration in Artistic Communities

Conversation and Collaboration in Artistic Communities

Artisan Entrepreneur

August 12, 2021

The artists for Mural Arts Philadelphia have created more than 3,600 city murals since 1984 to bring vibrancy, color, and culture to the walls of the city. These Philly murals […]

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8 Upholstery and Leatherworking Projects to Create

8 Upholstery and Leatherworking Projects to Create

Artisan Entrepreneur

July 27, 2021

If leatherworking is simply working with leather, couldn’t we say that upholstery is “fabric-working?” No matter what it’s called, upholstery is using fabric to cover, pad, or upgrade the furniture. […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Didier García (Saint Manifest)

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Didier García (Saint Manifest)

Artisan Entrepreneur

July 14, 2021

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Didier García (Saint Manifest) Instagram: @saint.manifest Website: www.saintmanifest.com TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am a Queer Latinx multi-disciplinary artist and musician exploring and creating work that […]

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5 Reasons To Tell Your Story When Selling

5 Reasons To Tell Your Story When Selling

Artisan Entrepreneur

June 22, 2021

The list of marketing tools in the digital age is often expensive and time-consuming. One that is both easy and free is storytelling. Every business owner has a starting point, […]

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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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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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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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