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Oct 2020
Virtual Christmas market created to boost Harrogate's small businesses
A Facebook group has been created as a platform for small local businesses to sell or promote their products after the cancellation of festive events across the Harrogate district this year.
Called the Harrogate Virtual Christmas Market 2020, the group gained 1,000 members in its first 72 hours, and has a growing list of 39 virtual stallholders. They are offering everything from handcrafted Christmas decorations to bespoke art to online photography lessons.
Tiffany Snowden, who created the group, said:
Ms Snowden has a filter on the group that automatically allows those that live within forty miles of the Harrogate area to join, and after a consensus from stallholders, decided not to accept representatives or consultants attached to larger companies.
She explained:
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Sellers have also agreed to give each other 10% discount on purchases that they make from each other, aiming to keep as much money as possible within the local community.
The online market will continue until Christmas Eve. If you're a small business owner and interested in getting involved, visit the Facebook group or contact Tiffany on the platform.
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