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This week, for Price Points, we want to do something a bit different. Today is Black Friday – one of those US imports that can sometimes end up feeling like an ode to over-consumption and big business.

There’s a growing backlash against the day by micro-businesses and independent designers/makers/retailers. We’re drawing attention to the various alternative Black Friday campaigns. In addition to supporting small business, these traders often give a percentage of their sales today to in-need charities.

You’ll find a range of independent sellers and wares from the UK and around the globe on the likes of:

Crafter’s Market, Etsy, Folksy, HANDMADE in Britain, madebyhandonline, Not on the High Street, Pedddle, Redbubble, Small Market, Society6, Spoonflower, Trouva and Urban Makers.

If you’d like to do your bit for small, independent traders, have a scan of these alternative Black Friday hashtags: #GreenFriday, #IndieFriday and #ColourFriday. on Instagram and Twitter. You could really make the day of a little “one (wo)man band” battling to make a living.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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