The Folklore Source is a talent marketplace helping brands find, hire, and pay vetted freelancers and manufacturers, while empowering service providers to find new client leads.
Source gives brands all the necessary tools to source and manage business relationships with freelancers and manufacturers that can help them operate a successful business.
Service providers use Source to list their services offering to garner new leads, manage project details, and receive payment from brands.
Who are Service Providers?
The service providers using the platform to offer services consist of small to medium sized service providers experienced with offering freelance and manufacturing services to men’s and women’s fashion, accessories, beauty, home, wellness, hygiene, and kids & baby brands.
All service providers that apply or have been invited to use the platform have been vetted and approved by The Folklore.
What Service Provider qualifies to join source?
- All manufacturers and freelancers can apply to join Source as long as they provide services in accordance with our existing service categories.
- Freelancers that provide any of the following services: Marketing, Web Media & Design, Business & Finance, Production, Creative Services
- Manufacturers that provide any of the following services: CMT (Cut, Make, Trim), Cutting, Fabric Sourcing, Pattern Making, Product Development, Sample Making, Sewing, Techpack, Trimming.
How are service providers vetted?
To join Source as a service provider, you must apply using the application form on The Folklore website either as a Manufacturer or as a Freelancer.
How does Source work for service providers?
A vetted service provider can list their services to attract new brand client leads. Once vetted, a service provider can respond to
- Custom quotes requests
- Create and manage projects
- Receive payments
- Communicate with brands
Each Service provider will have their own profile page that showcases their rates, services offered, location, language, skills, and certifications.
Based on services offered, your profile will be listed in either our freelancer or manufacturer marketplace for brands to discover. Payment for projects are submitted for all projects through card and digital wallet payment.
Who are the clients booking services through the platform?
Source primarily serves small to medium size global brands making fashion, accessories, beauty, home, wellness, and kids & baby products.