Services

• We assist with design refinement and development of existing products and ranges
• we assist with design of new products and ranges
• we facilitate product development with manufacturing partners or clients of products or components.
• we assist in developing standards, templates, procedures and jigs to insure consistent quality.

Packing and packaging

• We train craft producers in packing, handling and shipping of their craft.
• we encourage the use of re-cycled packing materials and train crafters to re-purpose materials.
  

Branding and Marketing

• We establish the Unique selling points of each crafter their community and environment to ad value to their products as part of the marketing strategy, "Te Story of the Product"
• Handmade Change offers a Seal or Certificate of Origin, each product can be certified according to a any or all of a set of criteria, more...
  

Business viability

• We asses the viability of craft production in terms of:

• manufacturing processes and technologies,
  

• quality raw materials,
  

• sustainable use of raw materials,
  

• pricing,

• access to markets, distribution and shipping

• marketing and unique selling points

• available skills

Market linkages – local and international

Introduce Appropriate technologies – Prioritise and Preserve Fragile cultures, Heritage, indigenous skills and knowledge

Wholesale materials and Equipment

Skills training

Manufacture processes and systems

IP and distribution contracts

Infrastructure