In March of last year, one Social Business published an interview with the Executive Director of Global Goods Partners, Jennifer Gootman. In it, she discussed a bit of what the day-to-day is like as a social entrepreneur based in New York, as well as her inspiration sources, career path and creative rituals.
SocialBusiness.org is long overdue for a business profile of this registered non-profit organization. Essentially, the idea and working of this business model is simple. Through a website and online store, Global Goods Partners allows women in various countries around the globe to sell their handmade and fair trade goods. The website was founded in 2005 and is part of a larger community and business initiatives, like Barb Stegemann's The 7 Virtues for example, that melds social business, women and international development.
Contact Information
Global Goods Partners website
Global Goods Partners on Facebook
Global Goods Partners on Twitter
Fair Trade-Only Websites
Global Goods Partners Features the Work of Women Artisans
Trend Themes
1. Fair Trade E-commerce Platforms - Developing e-commerce platforms that provide access to fair trade goods made by artisans from distant regions.
2. Global Handcrafted Goodwares - Enabling a larger consumer base to purchase artisanal products from various countries globally.
3. Socially Responsible Online Marketplaces - Establishing online marketplaces that support women entrepreneurs and socially responsible businesses worldwide.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry has immense potential for fair trade businesses to offer unique products that meet ethical standards.
2. Handicrafts - The handicrafts industry can significantly benefit from online retail channels that can provide global access to diverse artisanal products.
3. Social Entrepreneurship - Social entrepreneurs can benefit from launching online marketplaces or partnering with existing ones to sell fair trade products and support international development.