Handmade Nation

Welcome to the Handmade Nation! Our aim is simple: To help handmade businesses! We do this through a number of ways including providing advice on anything and everything you need to know to make your business a success, as well as bringing together crafters and reliable support services who can add value to your business! We are in the process of creating an awesome website which will be a huge benefit to all you talented crafty folk! The website will give you access too: • A list of gift shops and retailers who are looking to stock your items • Access to a list of local craft fairs, shows and crafting events • Lists of reputable suppliers like web designers, printers, accountants, insurance products etc. who have experience working with small and handmade businesses • Allows you to showcase and sell a number of your products – commission free • Information and tips on how to build your brand and get the most out of your social media strategy (some areas will only be accessible to paid membership only) • Features pages to showcase the best talents out there • Actively promotes your products via the website and through social media networking like as #HandmadeHour networking session on Twitter run by @HandmadeHour that just keeps on trending in the UK! • Live webinars/Q&A’s with industry leaders to assist you in the running of your business (where available, free to paid members) • Advice and tips brought to you by specialists and covering areas like tax, social media, insurance etc. • Great deals which we’ve negotiated with businesses especially for you (available to paid members only) • Allows you to apply for a grant of up to £100 to fund a start-up, develop a new product or purchase an essential piece of kit for your toolbox!(Available to paid members only) For full details on our website plans or get a membership head over to