Handcrafted goods are high on consumers’ lists, encouraging more artisans and craftspeople to launch small businesses. New companies like Portland, Ore.-based ADX are popping up to support this ‘maker movement.’
Small businesses and mom-and-pop shops have been selling handmade goods for hundreds of years, of course, but in the digital era, DIY-friendly retailing sites and crowdfunding platforms have made it easier for woodworkers, metalworkers and other artisans to build their businesses, expand distribution and, ultimately, sell more product. It’s also easier for makers to connect with each other and share best practices
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