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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 accounting.

How to Start a Bath Bomb Business — A Complete Guide for Makers

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How to Start a Bath Bomb Business — A Complete Guide for Makers

Wondering how you can begin making and selling bath bombs? Our guide covers everything from your first batch to pricing for profit, FDA requirements, and where to sell.

· 16 min read
Wix Pricing 2026: All 4 Plans Compared ($17–$159/mo)

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Wix Pricing 2026: All 4 Plans Compared ($17–$159/mo)

Wix overhauled its plans in 2025 — the Combo and VIP tiers are gone. Here's what Light ($17), Core ($29), Business ($39), and Business Elite ($159) actually get you, and which plan makes sense for makers.

· 14 min read
How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Etsy Business (and What to Delegate)

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How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Etsy Business (and What to Delegate)

Running an Etsy shop solo is exhausting. Here's how to find a virtual assistant, what to delegate first, and how to share access safely without handing over your passwords.

· 13 min read
Types of Candle Wax — Pros and Cons (2026 Maker's Guide)

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Types of Candle Wax — Pros and Cons (2026 Maker's Guide)

We discuss the pros and cons of different waxes commonly used in candle making, so you can choose the best one for your products with confidence.

· 17 min read
Shopify Inventory Management for Makers (2026)

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Shopify Inventory Management for Makers (2026)

Shopify has solid built-in inventory tools, but they don't cover raw materials, COGS, or multi-channel sync. Here's exactly what Shopify can do for your inventory — and where you'll need outside help.

· 16 min read
How to conduct a simple candle burn test

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How to conduct a simple candle burn test

We show you how to conduct a simple burn test for your candles.

· 15 min read
What is the Weighted Average Cost Method?

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What is the Weighted Average Cost Method?

The weighted average cost method calculates inventory value by averaging purchase costs across all units on hand — here's how it works and why makers use it.

· 14 min read
How to Calculate Unit Price for Handmade Products (With Formula)

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How to Calculate Unit Price for Handmade Products (With Formula)

Learn how to calculate the unit price for handmade products — with the unit cost formula, real-world examples for makers, and a step-by-step breakdown of what costs to include.

· 15 min read
Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

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Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

Markup and margin sound like the same thing, but confusing them can cost you real money. Here's what each one means, how to calculate them, and which to use for your handmade products.

· 15 min read
How to Calculate Labor Costs for Handmade Products (Formula + Examples)

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How to Calculate Labor Costs for Handmade Products (Formula + Examples)

Most handmade sellers completely ignore their own labor costs — and it's the single biggest reason craft businesses underprice themselves. Here's the formula that fixes that.

· 16 min read
Etsy Fulfillment By Amazon FBA — How It Works in 2026

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Etsy Fulfillment By Amazon FBA — How It Works in 2026

Did you know you can fulfill your Etsy orders directly from your Amazon FBA warehouse? Here's how Multi-Channel Fulfillment works in 2026, what it costs, and when it actually makes sense.

· 13 min read
How Does the Etsy Payment Account Work? A Seller's Guide (2026)

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How Does the Etsy Payment Account Work? A Seller's Guide (2026)

Confused by your Etsy Payment Account? This guide explains every number — Amount Due, Available for Deposit, Current Balance — plus fees, deposit schedules, and bookkeeping tips.

· 14 min read
How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

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How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

If you're a manufacturing business, it's important to know how to increase your profit margin. In this article, we'll share 6 easy steps you can take to boost your bottom line — from reducing manufacturing costs to improving sales and marketing.

· 14 min read
Sales Tax ID vs EIN: What's the Difference? [2026 Guide]

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Sales Tax ID vs EIN: What's the Difference? [2026 Guide]

A sales tax ID is a state-issued number for collecting sales tax. An EIN is a federal IRS number. Learn the key differences and how to apply for each.

· 15 min read
How to Apply for Amazon Handmade in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)

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How to Apply for Amazon Handmade in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)

The Amazon Handmade application process has changed significantly since the program launched. This guide walks through the current 2025 steps — from setting up a Professional Seller account to getting approved and listing your first handmade products.

· 11 min read

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