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Online Sales Alternatives to Etsy | Business News Daily

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Etsy has become a household name for crafters and shoppers alike, but it’s not the only option for those with handmade crafts to sell online. Many other marketplaces cater to sellers and buyers of handmade goods, antiques, art and other creative items. As a seller, you may prefer an Etsy alternative’s fee structure, interface and user experience. We’ll explore 13 top Etsy alternatives that might be a better fit for your craft business.

13 Etsy alternatives you can join today

Crafty entrepreneurs who want to start selling online have excellent options. Here are 13 Etsy alternatives that are affordable, easy to use and popular with shoppers.

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Millennials as a Target Customer | Lydia Mehit

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downloadMillennials have been the target of more scrutiny than any other generation. Why?  Because as a generation, they are larger than the Baby Boomer generation that clocked in at 77 million.  Baby Boomers were a significant force in terms of purchasing power, political direction and now retirement as they have moved through their lives.  Millennials, sometimes called Echo Boomers, are expected to have an equal or greater influence on society.

Representing 25% of the population, and 80 million strong, Millennials are generally agreed to have been born between 1980 – 2000.  You will also hear them referred to as Generation Y.   The youngest Millennials are 17 years of age while the oldest will be 37 in 2017.  What has this intense scrutiny revealed about these consumers?

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