WHAT IS THE PURPLE DIRECTORY?

 

It’s a Free Downloadable Online Directory (“Purple Directory”) which is geared towards advertising all craft suppliers and teachers in South Africa and is saved on your computer. No content or graphics in this directory can be copied, thereby protecting all copyright privileges, unless you decide the link to your website can be opened in a new window.    How does this benefit both Craft Supplier and Crafter? 

 

Crafters no longer have to sift through thousands of online listings to find suppliers of the raw materials, ie the beads, clay, paints etc so they can make their own unique creations.  It is easier to find suppliers near you that have what you're looking for.  No more driving from shop to shop to find the items you need.  The Purple Directory now has over 1.020 listed suppliers in more than 60 different categories.  You will find what you're looking for, either in your own area or elsewhere in South Africa.

 

When the Purple Directory is accessed, it opens the “What’s New?” page and one can immediately see which company’s phone or fax number, physical or email address has changed. The market will find you.

 

If your company has grown and you want to let the market know that you have a new department, products or classes, then this will also be featured on the “What’s New?” page. The market will then know whether to check out your website or store.

 

Got any specials, promotions or workshops you want to broadcast quickly? You can broadcast this to everyone who has a Purple Directory, immediately.  The market will know where to shop. 

 

Unlike a printed directory, it cannot be lost as the Purple Directory is stored on your computer which only needs to be downloaded once.  Neither supplier nor crafter have to wait for the new information to be published. Clients do not have to search the Internet to establish who has what specials on? Clients can find you immediately.   Note: You do need to be online to access the Purple Directory.  

 

Suppliers, teachers and crafters all benefit from this online directory. Suppliers don't have to meet deadlines or wait for publication dates to get their message to the market.  Crafters don't have to drive around to try and find the supplies they want.  

 

You can even download and pass the Purple Directory on to your client base for free if you don't have a website but would like to keep crafters informed.  Don’t have the time to notify your customer base of promotions or new stock?   Notify us, we update the Purple Directory and ….. not only is YOUR customer base notified, but everyone who has the Purple Directory!  

 

Again, all you do is send us an email with details of changes or additions to your company, we update the Purple Directory and crafters are instantly notified of the latest changes, promotions or exhibitions!   What could be easier and more beneficial to craft store owners and crafters alike? 

 

Access your copy of the Purple Directory.           Access an Application for Listing Form.     

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