Family-run market specialists search for new trader to mentor

Crafty Vintage

Market specialist Crafty Vintage is on the lookout for a new maker, or seller, to help mentor and get their business off the ground.

Packed with purveyors of classic vintage, collectables and retro wares, this social gathering of various vintage market offerings has popped up all over Lancashire, Cumbria and the Greater Manchester every year for the past seven years.

This year the owners are looking to help mentor and grow a new business into a successful brand with the help of their skills and expertise.

Crafty Vintage is a family-run business, based in Darwen, Lancashire, that has been pitching up markets and hosting events since 2011.

The idea was formed to create the perfect retail environment for small independent traders to flourish, including Manchester stalwarts Honest Crust, who first began their journey into the market world by hosting their stall at the Crafty Vintage markets.

Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza started their journey with Crafty Vintage back in 2012 where they built a solid following and the experience they needed to turn their idea into a successful business, making the freshest pizzas in Manchester and Altrincham.

With the ongoing support and guidance from how to operate in a market environment, to how to market their business on social, Crafty Vintage has played host to many businesses who have travelled on this journey from start to end and the team is well placed establishment to help others grow.

Laura Johnson, owner of Crafty Vintage, said: “We have worked with some amazing traders over the years and our events are a fantastic opportunity for new talent to thrive.

“We realise the importance of marketing and promotion and we genuinely want all of our exhibitors to do well.

“This year we are looking for a small business to help to develop and grow. We can help with merchandising, branding and helping to develop sales skills.”

Another business that Crafty Vintage has helped in the past is The BIG Stone Art, who held their first stall at Crafty Vintage back in June 2016.

Magnificent products of artwork made from stone created lots of interest, but few sales.

The team suggested doing some smaller replicas of the larger pieces, BIG Stone’s ‘bread and butter”, and making designs that were more affordable and easier to take away on the day.

The BIG Stone Art now creates and sells these, along with planters, both now some of their faster moving lines.

Crafty Vintage invites interested parties to register on its website.

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