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Michael Birman

Founder, owner and CEO of Western Bid — a leading e-commerce platform in Ukraine since 2001.

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Western Bid — People write about us

Western Bid received the award “Leader in International Logistics and Online Sales” at the Ukrainian Business Award 2025. This is a recognition of the work of the team, clients, and thousands of Ukrainian entrepreneurs who are developing international e-commerce even in challenging times.

Nazar Korchomnyi

Nazar Korchomnyi — engineer-designer who specializes in creating decor for children’s rooms and wedding events. His wooden products are successfully sold on Amazon and Etsy. One of his two shops, namely FunnyPlay, has almost reached sixty thousand sales. However, the man does not intend to stop there; new interesting projects and even more satisfied customers

Oksana Ponomarenko: The story of the DollCotton brand

Oksana Ponomarenko is a handmade craftswoman and entrepreneur who owns two shops on Etsy: DollCotton and BlytheClothesDesign. She offers her clients a wide selection of handcrafted textile toys, as well as custom clothing for Barbie, Monster High series, and other dolls. According to customers, Oksana’s toys bring luck and help with any new beginning, both

Serhiy Dmytruk: The History of a Family Business on Etsy

Sergii Dementruk is an entrepreneur who managed to realize his dream of a small family business. He started his own venture, successfully combining the creation of soulful products and manufacturing personalized orders for an international audience. Currently, the man owns four shops on Etsy, specializing in handmade wall decor for homes made of wood and

Andriy Stychinskyi: The history of the Bsign Store brand

Andriy Stychinsky — owner of the Ukrainian company Bsign Store, specializing in the production of modern door numbers. Signs created by the company can be used for apartments, offices, or hotels. Each order features a unique design and is made from high-quality materials. The team pays attention to the smallest detail because, in their opinion,

Vira Cherniak ND Ukraine: The history of promoting Ukrainian culture

Vera Chernyak is an entrepreneur whose goal is to introduce the world to Ukrainian culture. Her shops on Etsy offer a wide selection of national products: from traditional clothing to various gifts. Created by artisans with many years of experience, these goods not only showcase the uniqueness of our art but also tell stories from

Mark Dumnich: The story of the VintageDuMarko brand

Mark Dumnych is a collector who gathers, restores, and sells vintage watches. His collection consists of Soviet, Swiss, and dozens of other rare, carefully restored devices. Listening to personal wishes, the VintageDuMarko brand always strives to offer its clients the best from its assortment. In the opinion of the team, vintage watches are not only

Roman Stafiychuk: The story of the JTNlab brand

Roman Stafiychuk is an entrepreneur engaged in the production of wooden items for everyday use. His brand JTNlab handcrafts organizers for medicines, LED lamps, and other personalized products made from natural wood that best reflect the personality of their owners. The store’s motto is to give customers positive emotions. To achieve this effect, the craftsmen

Ivan and Anna Pivovarovi: The Story of GlassArtStories

Ivan and Anna Pivovarovi are entrepreneurs who are known in Ukraine and worldwide for their diverse glass works in Tiffany technique. They develop and expand the achievements of the stained glass workshop, which Ivan’s parents opened in Sumy back in 1995. Currently, the brand GlassArtStories has over 90,000 sales on Etsy, the majority of which

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