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Artisan Self Assessment
We’re excited to learn more about your artisan group! Please complete the form below so we can understand your work, values, and capacity.
Section 1: Contact & General Information
Organization/Brand Name
Full Name
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
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Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
What's App Number
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Area Code or Country Code
Phone Number
Languages
Spoken proficiently
Website
Social Media Handles
(Optional, but helpful for us to view your work.)
Business Type
B Corp
Nonprofit
For Profit
Cooperative
Private Trust
Registered Society
Other
Year Founded
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Section 2: Audit Certifications, Fair Trade Memberships & United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(Note: If the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal box is clicked, then the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals box should pop up.) (If not, the participant needs to proceed to Section 2 directly.)
A. Audit Certifications: Does your organization or external workshops partnered with have audit certifications and/or are a member of any verification organizations?
Yes
No
B. If you chose yes, please click all that apply.
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
Fair Trade Federation (FTF)
B Corp
NEST Certified
ISO 9001
SEDEX
GOTS Certified: Global Organic Textile Standard
C. Do you adhere to any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?
Yes
No
D. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Please list which goals your organization is contributing towards.)
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health & Well Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water & Sanitation
Affordable & Clean Energy
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Responsible Consumption & Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Partnerships for the Goals
UNSDG: No Poverty
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Good Health & Well Being
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Gender Equality
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Affordable & Clean Energy
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Climate Action
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Life on Land
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Partnerships for the Goals
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Zero Hunger
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Quality Education
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Clean Water & Sanitation
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Reduced Inequalities
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Responsible Consumption & Production
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: A Life Below Water
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
UNSDG: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Please describe how your organization is working towards this goal.
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Section 3: Product Design & Style
A. Brief description of your product line/s.
What do you make? What materials or cultural techniques do you use?
B. Please upload 2 - 3 product images of your best work.
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Showcase your best work. Final products preferred.
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C. Please provide costing sheets for each of the items you consider your best work.
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D. What is your average price range in U.S. Dollars?
Under $5
$5 - $15
$15 - $50
$50+
Other
E. Do you have a line sheet with images and pricing listed in either FOB? (Freight on Board), ExFactory, or Wholesale?
Yes, in FOB (Freight on Board) prices
Yes, ExFactory prices
Yes, Wholesale
No
F. If you do have a line sheet or catalog with pricing, codes, dimensions, and material type, please upload it here.
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G. Please share with us your top ten items that sell well for you and the pricing.
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H. Target Customer Demographics (Click all that apply)
1 - 12 years
12 - 18 years
18 - 24 years
24 - 34 years
34 - 54 years
55+ years
I. Are the raw materials in your product line(s) imported, local, or both?
Imported
Local
Both
J. Are there environmental, scarcity, or seasonal factors that affect material sourcing and time of production?
Yes
No
Depends on product line
K. Which product lines are affected and, if seasonal, when?
L. Do you often experience shortages of basic materials?
Yes
No
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Section 4: Business Details & Capacity
A. Have you ever exported to the U.S or Canada?
Yes
No
B. How many people work in your group or business, including artisans that make your products?
C. Please list the number of women that are employed out of the total.
D. Please indicate whether the people who work in your group or business are full-time, part-time, seasonal, or both?
Full-time
Part-time
Seasonal
Both
E. Please provide the total number of workshops/cooperatives your organization represents.
F. How many units are you producing annually right now?
Please give an estimate, if possible.
G. Do you have minimum order quantities?
Yes
No
H. If dyes, or dyed fabric is used in production, is dye recaptured with the use of an effluent treatment plant?
Yes
No
Unsure
I. If wood used in production, and is it kiln dried and sustainably certified?
Not applicable to product offering
Yes, sustainably certified only
Yes, kiln dried only
Yes, both kiln dried and sustainably certified
Not kiln dried or sustainably certified
If wood is sustainably certified, which certification?
Ex. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified
J. Do you have U.S. product safety testing procedures in place for the product lines you represent?
Yes
No
K. What is your annual revenue?
Please provide an estimate.
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Section 5: Ethics & Fair Trade Practices
If not a member of any Fair Trade Org, or organization has never been audited, this section needs to be here for new artisan groups wanting to sell to Ten Thousand Villages. If they say yes, to Section 2: Audit Certifications question, then Section 4 needs to be hidden.
A. Does your organization pay at least the government minimum wage?
Yes
No
Higher than government minimum
Other
B. What is the government minimum wage in the countries where the products are produced?
C. What is the average amount each artisan earns per day?
Please list in local currency and U.S. dollars, if possible.
D. The workshops I represent employ individuals under the age of 15.
Yes
No
E. What Fair Trade practices do you follow? Check all that apply.
Fair wages
Safe working conditions
Environmental sustainability
Community support
F. If you buy from outside workshops, do you inspect their workshops for safety and health conditions?
Yes
No
G. Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
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Section Six: Business Self-Assessment
Please click the answer you feel most agrees with how you feel about your business.
I. Product & Craftsmanship Business Self-Assessment
A. My products consistently meet high-qualitystandards.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
B. I am continuously improving my craft and learning new techniques and I have an annual design plan for new product development.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
C. My products are unique and stand out from competitors.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
D. I have a clear understanding of my target audience's preferences.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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II. Marketing & Sales Business Self-Assessment
A. I have a strong understanding of my customer types.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
B. I have a strong online presence (website, social media).
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
C. I actively engage with my customers and build relationships.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
D. I effectively promote my products through various channels.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
E. I price my products competitively and profitably.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
F. I participate in craft fairs and markets.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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III. Customer Experience Business Self-Assessment
A. I consistently provide excellent customer service.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
B. I have a clear return and exchange policy.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
C. I actively seek customer feedback and incorporate it.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
D. My packaging and presentation enhance the customer experience.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
F. I build customer loyalty and encourage repeat business.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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IV: Business Operations Self Assessment:
A. I effectively manage my inventory and materials.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
B. I have a well-defined business plan and goals.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
C. I accurately track my expenses, revenue, and inventory.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
D. I manage my time effectively and meet deadlines.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
F. I have a system for handling customer inquiries and orders.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
G. I maintain a clean and organized workspace.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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V. Financial Management Business Self-Assessment
A. I have a clear understanding of my product's cost of goods sold (COGS).
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
B. I maintain accurate financial records (income,expenses, etc.).
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
C. I regularly analyze my financial statements to assess profitability.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
D. I have a budget and track my spending against it.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
E. I feel confident in managing my cash flow.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
F. I set aside funds for taxes and other obligations.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
G. I pay my employees and artisans in a timely manner.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
H. My pricing strategy ensures a healthy profit margin.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
I. I understand and manage my debt (if applicable).
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
J. I havea plan for reinvesting profits into my business.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
K. I have insurance to protect by business.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
L. I understand key financial terms relevant to my business.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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VI. Business Development & Growth
A. I am actively seeking opportunities for business growth.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
B. I am open to collaborations and partnerships.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
C. I stay informed about industry trends and innovations.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
D. I align my business to a social mission.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
E. I invest in my professional development.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
F. I have a long-term vision for my artisan business.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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VII: Needs & Goals
Please check any needs you feel your business has from the topics below. Then, name three goals in order of importance that you would like to improve for your entity.
Needs: Please check all boxes where you feel you need to be stronger in your business.
Communication
Product Market Research & Costing
Wage Structures
Quality
Design/Innovation
Scalability
Product Safety Testing
Payment Terms
Exporting
Marketing & Sales
Business & Financial Management
Environmental Sustainability
Production Conditions
Goal One
Goal Two
Goal Three
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