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Creating a successful small manufacturing business requires more than just making amazing products - read on to learn tips & tricks on inventory, operations, marketing and bookkeeping.

inventory management

New: Product Stock Count Feature

New for 2022 is our Product Stock Count Feature - generate a list of products to stock count in an instant and make EOY counts a thing of the past!

· 1 min read

inventory management

The Ultimate End-of-Year Inventory and Operations Checklist

A checklist covering the steps you need to take to get your manufacturing business organized and in control for 2023.

· 11 min read

handmade success

Resolutions to make for your DTC business in 2023

It's almost 2023! It's time to start thinking of making some resolutions for your small business.

· 2 min read

pricing

How to Price your Product: The Ultimate Guide for Small Manufacturers

How to calculate the best price for your products to ensure you make the profits you need.

· 9 min read

inventory management

Complete Guide to Raw Material Inventory Management

How to track and manage your raw material inventory to increase profits, become more organized and grow your business.

· 19 min read

handmade success

Jewelry Making Business Names To Make You Shine

The ultimate guide to choosing a great business name for your handmade jewelry business.

· 9 min read

inventory management

Lot Numbers: The Complete Guide

We'll cover what lot numbers are, how they're used, and why they're so important for small manufacturers.

· 7 min read

handmade success

Don’t Get Burned! Know the Legal Requirements for Selling Homemade Candles

It's important to be aware of your legal obligations when starting a homemade candle business. We cover requirements from registration to labelling so you can be confident of your responsibilities.

· 7 min read

inventory management

What is a Bill of Materials? Examples for Small Manufacturing Businesses

This article explains what bill of materials (BoM) are, why they are important to small manufacturers. We'll also go through some examples of single and multi level Boms.

· 13 min read

handmade success

How to Start a Jewelry Making Business

A jewelry making business can be a fun and rewarding way to earn a living. With a little creativity, patience, and practice, you can create beautiful pieces of jewelry that people will love to wear. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started on your jewelry making journey.

· 9 min read

handmade success

How to easily manage your Etsy and Shopify inventory

A guide on how to manage inventory levels between Etsy and Shopify.

· 4 min read

handmade success

How to fix Etsy Inventory Errors

Here's how to fix some common inventory errors you'll encounter as an Etsy seller.

· 2 min read

handmade success

How do small businesses keep track of inventory for free?

There are many different ways that small businesses can keep track of their inventory for free. We discuss the pros and cons of each so you can choose the right one for your business.

· 4 min read

handmade success

What is Faire Wholesale? The Ultimate Guide

We discuss Faire Wholesale, the online handmade wholesale marketplace - how it works, what are the fees for selling on this platform and what markups you should use.

· 7 min read

handmade success

The Summer Slump - what to do when your craft sales are slow

When your handmade craft sales start to slow down, it's easy to panic - we show how to take this situation in your stride and how to turn this to your advantage.

· 8 min read

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