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Episode Synopsis
This has been a tough year for handmade business owners.
I’ve seen so many people closing up their shops – even people who’ve been in business for well over a decade.
With the economic crisis; the rise of platforms like Shein, Temu, Amazon; the increased cost of postage and materials; and the downfall of Etsy – is it game over for handmade business – especially online?
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