Q: Can I offer discount coupons in my shop?

Harness the power of the Dicount Coupon Offering a coupon in your store is a sure fire way to delight your customers... It can also be a powerful tool to help you reach a new audience. Coupons make fantastic content for social media marketing, You can use coupons to attract new customers, or encourage people to sign up to your mailing list. Let's show you how to set them up right on the Silk Purse Guild - Set up Coupons - Step by Step CLICK ME! P.S. You will need the password. You can find it in the Secret Society Facebook Group

Question 1

Can I sell abroad

Accepted Answer

Selling abroad

Unfortunately, you can't sell abroad through the Silk Purse Guild. We're all about keeping it local and UK-based.

Question 2

Do I need a Stripe Account to open a shop?

Accepted Answer

Stripe Accounts Rock!

The Silk Purse Guild places its members at the heart of everything it does.

We understand the frustrations of dealing with payment holds, as seen on

You can learn more about Stripe, and open your account in minutes HERE - LEARN ABOUT STRIPE AND OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT

Question 3

Can I destash on the Silk Purse Guild

Accepted Answer

Selling supplies and destash items

We support makers who are looking to destash craft items and art supplies on the Silk Purse Guild.

Here’s a list of rules for destash items on the Silk Purse Guild:

• Condition of Items: All items must be in excellent condition.

• Trademarked Items: You cannot sell trademarked items, such as

• Eligible Items: You may sell jewellery findings, gemstones,

• Listing Limit: Remember that you are limited to 100 product

• Honesty and Transparency: Ensure that all descriptions and

Question 4

Can I offer discount coupons in my shop?

Accepted Answer

Harness the power of the Dicount Coupon

Offering a coupon in your store is a sure fire way to delight your customers...

It can also be a powerful tool to help you reach a new audience. Coupons make fantastic content for social media marketing,

You can use coupons to attract new customers, or encourage people to sign up to your mailing list.

Let's show you how to set them up right on the Silk Purse Guild -

Set up Coupons - Step by Step CLICK ME!

P.S. You will need the password. You can find it in the Secret Society Facebook Group

Question 5

I've listed a product, but can't see it on the website?

Accepted Answer

Pending product listings for new Guild Members

Pending products do not show up on the main site, and this is the reason why.

Most businesses have the option to meet applicants face to face. They have interviews to get to know them better, and presentations to view their products and work out if they will be the right fit. Online businesses do not have this option, and at the Silk Purse Guild we have only a registration form, Facebook Group and a mailing list.

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The Internet is a scary place sometimes!

Lets face it, you wouldn't simply open your door these days, and invite any stranger to join you for a cuppa. You would be amazed to know how many hackers, bots and basically dodgy individuals are trying to get into your website these days. They often do this simply to see if they can, but sometimes the outcome is more sinister.

At the Silk Purse Guild, we value security, for both our stores and our customers. The last thing we want to happen is to showcase a store full of inappropriate content and spam. Spam is for tins!

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Not every applicant will be successful

The Silk Purse Guild is dedicated to help small, Handmade Business owners in the UK, succeed. We aim to help them to improve, grow and become the top of their game!.

We also have a commitment to our customers. When visitors come to the Silk Purse Guild, we want them to find something fabulous in every single search. Carefully vetting applicants will ensure that we only work with the very best UK Makers, ensuring the highest possible quality across the board.

Product listings can be tricky, and tech does not come easy to everyone. The Silk Purse Guild will support ALL of its Guild Members, right up until the point where the training wheels can come off, no matter how long this takes.

All of our Guild Members are all shades of awesome sauce!

Question 6

Can I sell Digital Products

Accepted Answer

If you're selling digital goods, then you'll know all about the 20% Digital Goods Tax. With the fantastic VATMOSS scheme coming to an end, after the departure of the UK from the European union, paying digital goods tax has become an absolute mine field.

Sellers of digital goods now have to account for the tax in all of the countries they sell to, in various languages and currencies. In order to avoid this headache, for both you and your customers, we've made the decision to treat all digital products exactly the same as the physical products on our store. To put it simply, if you wish to sell digital products on the guild, you must be able to email them to your customer directly, without the use of any automatic download link.

This system actually gives you a few added benefits. You will have the chance to really connect with your customers. You can let them know about products you're working on, as well as up and coming offers and sales. The Silk Purse Guild is not for companies wanting to provide thousands of downloads a nano second. We are here for small, handmade businesses who are willing to go the extra mile with their customer service.

It is your responsiblity to keep up with the ever changing rules, regarding your digital products. The best resource I've found online for this information is HERE