Fair Trade: Thoughts From the Field

Fair Trade is a movement that has gained momentum over the last several years, and its principles it has excited for decades. The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) has defined 10 Principles of Fair Trade which include: Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers;Transparency and Accountability; Fair Trading Practices; Payment of a Fair Price; Ensuring no […]

A simple note of ‘thanks’ goes a long way

I recently purchased a couple of wooden blocks and was pleasantly surprised to see the ‘thank you’ note below included in my package. I thought it was a great personalised touch. As customer service is key to one’s success, I thought that this was such a simple way to distinguish oneself and make an impression […]

Welcome to Artesan Gateway

Welcome! The Artesan Gateway is now live and launched! What is the purpose of the blog you might ask? Well,it’s simple. For the artisan community, this blog provides access to a wider online marketplace where experts share new design ideas and ways to improve the quality of your products (among other topics) through posts, articles, […]

The ‘Benefits’ of Black Physics Students

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Arthur Brooks: Looking for the Perfect Gift

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