Long Island Artisan-Run Small Businesses Promoted
(LONG ISLAND, NY) – Long Island’s spring through summer months are filled with outdoor fairs and festivals featuring local artists and designers selling unique gifts and handmade items. The vendors behind these craft fair tables are not representatives from corporations with huge budgets, butmrather Long Island-based small business owners who make a living by offering their skills and talents in the form of handmade wares. Recently launched, HandmadeLongIsland.com seeks to support the Long Island handmade community by offering free online directory listings and promoting the interests of Long Island’s micro-businesses.
Long Island and small business
A recent study shows that roughly 80% of businesses on Long Island have fewer than 10 employees, with 65% of the overall number at only 4 employees or fewer. With the current economic climate, it is no surprise that talented individuals have turned to artisan-based micro-businesses as a means of financial support. Stocking, marketing and maintaining a small business can easily be a full time job, even without considering the time and effort required to sell at craft fairs.
How does Handmade Long Island support this growing demographic?
Handmade Long Island offers a free web-based directory which any Long Island-based business offering a handmade product is eligible for. Reasonably priced Featured Listings are available as well. Operated by a Nassau County-based publicity consulting firm, Handmade Long Island utilizes search engine optimization and social media tactics to build a cooperative community to increase exposure for Long Island handmade artists and designers.
Unique designs
Forget mass produced and try one-of-a-kind instead. Visit the Handmade Long Island directory for handmade jewelry, baby apparel, cards and invitations, party decorations and more. Spruce up your wardrobe or home décor with handmade items sure to make a splash.
Get involved
Long Island-based businesses offering handmade items are encouraged to contact info@handmadelongisland.com to submit information for a free directory listing. You do not need to be a crafter to be a part of the community. If you love unique gifts and unusual home décor and jewelry, visit www.handmadelongisland.com or www.facebook.com/handmadelongisland and join us in supporting our friends and neighbors who help make Long Island a creative, colorful place to live.
Contact: Mary Redler, Building Your Image LLC
Mary.Redler@BuildingYourImage.com, 516-946-8750
