Benefits of Joining the Silk Purse Guild
Membership Benefits
Becoming a member of the Silk Purse Guild opens the door to a wealth of benefits designed to support your creative business:
• Pocket Websites: Our innovative pocket websites bridge the gap between your craft fair customers and your online shop. These high-quality business cards feature a QR code that directs customers to a mini website, allowing them to explore your offerings, place custom orders, and stay connected with you. These sites are hosted by the Silk Purse Guild and available for every member
• Email List Building: Unlike other platforms, we enable you to collect customer email addresses directly through your pocket website. This is vital for nurturing a loyal customer base and keeping them informed about new products and exclusive offers.
• Simplified Feedback Process: Our Wall of Love feature automatically sends feedback requests to customers after each sale, helping you gather reviews effortlessly. Positive testimonials are showcased on our site and shared across social media, enhancing your visibility.
• No Listing Fees or Commissions: Experience a transparent selling environment; you keep 100% of your sales as we don’t charge listing fees or commissions.
• Comprehensive Support: Benefit from ongoing training and resources that help you maintain high customer satisfaction levels while focusing on your creative work.
• Community Engagement: Join a friendly and supportive community of artists who share insights, celebrate successes, and uplift each other in their creative journeys.
• Direct Payment Processing: Customers pay directly into your Stripe account, ensuring secure transactions without delays.
• Marketing Assistance: Access to the Secret Sauce, our in-house marketing programme designed to enhance your social media presence and engage a wider audience effortlessly.
• Private Portal: The private membership hub is an important online tool for all guild members, making file sharing files, photos and videos easy. It acts as a central place for accessing guild announcements, benefits, and resources. It also features a task manager and calendar to help with business planning.
At the Silk Purse Guild, we’re dedicated to empowering creative entrepreneurs like you. Join us today and take your business to new heights!