Q: What is HEX?

Introducing HEX What is Hex? How does Hex solve the pain points of writing product descriptions? What makes Hex different from other tools like ChatGPT? What is the cost of Hex? How do I use Hex? Are there any resources available to help me get started with Hex? Why should I choose Hex? WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Don't take my word for it!

Question 1

How do I open a store?

Accepted Answer

The Silk Purse Guild is exclusively for small, Handmade Businesses based in the UK.

The Quickest Way in the Door

To speed up your application, we suggest that you head over to out private Facebook Group

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SILK PURSE GROUP ON FACEBOOK

Opening a Shop with Us

Apply to join the Guild on our website

https://silkpurseguild.com/apply-to-join-the-guild/

You will not be able to access the seller area until your application been approved.

Open a Stripe Account
Have 5 killer products, with 4 photos of each and product descriptions written
As soon as you are approved, you will get all the details you need to open your account via email
You will be given 1 month of FREE access to get your shop set up. As soon as you are ready, pick the plan that suits your business and you are LIVE!
All products will be in a pending state, until you have been approved to post directly, due to a fair few instances of “winging it” with the shipping set up lol

Question 2

Become a Verified Member

Accepted Answer

Silk Purse Guild Verified Member

Becoming verified on the Silk Purse Guild is a doddle and comes with a treasure trove of benefits.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Professional Social Media Content: You'll get a folder chock-full of top-notch, ready-made social media content. No more stressing about what to post next!
Business Theme Tune: Stand out from the crowd with a bespoke theme tune for your business. Perfect for catching eyes (and ears) on social media.
Guaranteed Promotion: Your business will enjoy guaranteed promotion across all Silk Purse Guild social media channels. Talk about exposure!
Free Website: Yes, you read that right! A free website, complete with hosting. Say goodbye to those pesky hosting fees forever.
Email List Building: We’ll help you build that all-important email list, a service that’s pretty much unheard of on other selling platforms.

How to become Verified

At the Silk Purse Guild, we've got an on-site photographer who's an absolute wizard when it comes to product photography. He’s there to help ensure all your product images are top-notch. Here’s the best bit – he keeps an eye out for sellers who are consistently producing high-quality images and ticking all the right boxes. When your shop meets the following criteria, you will be invited to become a Verified Member of the Guild -

High quality, in-focus images
Up to 4 product images that are all completely different
A mix of close-up images and lifestyle shots

As soon as you recieve your invitation, you follow the steps below to become verified and snaffle all of the benefits for being FABULOUS!

[figure]HOW TO BECOME A VERIFIED GUILD MEMBER[/figure]

Question 3

Documents are Password Protected

Accepted Answer

Password protected content

As you work towards opening your shop, you may run into documents and trainings that are password protected.

The password for these documents can be located in the Academy, just look for Harry ;)

Question 4

Can I sell Greetings cards?

Accepted Answer

Can I sell Greetings Cards?

Before I began work on the Silk Purse Guild, I did research.... lots and lots

Many people believed that handmade stood for cards and keyrings. They described

With mass printing sites like Moonpig, creating custom, personalised cards,

Now, with the advent of the all new ChatGPT, sites like Etsy are filling up

Now AI generated content is not to be confused with digital artwork, and we are

As a result, greetings cards must meet the following criteria -

High quality cards featuring your own original artwork
Cards that are raising money for charity
Handmade pop ups, explosion boxes or other unique creations

If you feel your work meets the above criteria, do get in touch.

Question 5

How do I cancel my Membership?

Accepted Answer

Cancelling your Guild Membership

We totally get it—nobody wants to say goodbye. But just in case you need to, we’ve made canceling your Guild Membership super easy.

We’ll miss you, but we’re always here if you decide to come back!

[figure]VIEW STEP BY STEP WALKTHROUGH[/figure]

Question 6

Benefits of Joining the Silk Purse Guild

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 7

What is the application process?

Accepted Answer

Application Process

Welcome to the Silk Purse Guild! We're excited to have you join our community of talented artisans.

• Submit Your Application: Fill in the application form ensuring you add links to your work and product images

• Approval Review: Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the founder of the Guild.

• Successful Application: If approved, you’ll receive an email confirming your success.

• Access to Members Portal: After purchasing, you’ll gain access to our private members portal

• Onboarding Course: Inside the portal, you’ll find a link to our onboarding course,

• Free Membership Month: Enjoy one month of free membership to get everything in place without any rush.

• Shop Opening: Once you’re ready, we’ll open your shop for you! Initially, your products will need admin

• As soon as we're sure you’ve found you feet, and got the hang of things, we'll hand over the keys and the shop is all yours!

Question 8

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 9

What if I get stuck?

Accepted Answer

How to get Help

As a member of the Silk Purse Guild, there are several ways to get assistance

• Private Sellers Group: Join our private sellers group on Facebook, where

• Onboarding Training Program: We offer an onboarding training program filled

• Direct Messaging: Feel free to contact me, Sara, anytime via direct message on

• Email Communication: While I prefer direct messages, please note that I receive

• Seller FAQs: Don’t forget to check our comprehensive Seller FAQs on the site.

With these options, you’ll have plenty of support as you navigate your journey with the Silk Purse Guild!

Question 10

What is HEX?

Accepted Answer

Introducing HEX

What is Hex?

How does Hex solve the pain points of writing product descriptions?

What makes Hex different from other tools like ChatGPT?

What is the cost of Hex?

How do I use Hex?

Are there any resources available to help me get started with Hex?

Why should I choose Hex?