Ethical Business Resources
Ethical & Fair Trade Certifications
Starting a fair trade shop or brand and interested in fair trade certifications? Below are links to help you learn about the various certification options and how to obtain them.
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Fair Trade Federation
(Learn how to become a member of the Fair Trade Federation and add credibility to your brand or shop. Also check out their excellent resource guide for starting a fair trade business.)
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Green America
(How to obtain their "Green Business" certification, given to socially and environmentally responsible businesses.)
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World Fair Trade Organization
(Information on their internationally recognized fair trade certification.)
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B Corporation
(How to become a B Corporation certified business.)
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Business Support
Business consultation and support services aimed at helping social good businesses succeed.
Wholesale Links
Looking for products for your store? Browse our list of mission-based brands which offer wholesale.
Website Design
Resources to help you design and set up your website and online store.
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Fabric Sourcing
Where to find wholesale ethical, sustainable and deadstock fabrics for your ethical fashion brand.
Drop Ship
Get started easily with an online fair trade store by selling drop ship.
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SEO
Free resources that teach SEO basics to help your website get found online.
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Social Media
Paid and free resources to help you get your business found on social media.​
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Affiliate Links
How to set up affiliate marketing to promote your brand or shop.
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Custom Products
Where to buy ethically-made custom business logo products and custom wholesale products.​
Cut & Sew Services
Where to find ethical cut and sew services to supply your ethical fashion brand.
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Packaging
Where to find eco-friendly packaging supplies for shipping your ethical products.
Marketing
Paid and free resources that can help you market your brand or store.
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Certifications
Links to information on fair trade/ethical certifications.
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Supply Chain
Resources for tracing your supply chain and finding ethical and sustainable sourcing options.
