Pricing for small manufacturers

Having trouble deciding on what to charge for your products? our articles will guide you on best pricing practices.

Crafts with the Highest Profit Margins — Real Numbers for 2026

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Crafts with the Highest Profit Margins — Real Numbers for 2026

Candles, soap, resin art — but which crafts actually deliver the best margins? Real material costs, selling prices, and gross margin calculations for 10 handmade products.

· 19 min read
How to Price Your Candles — A Step-by-Step Costing Formula for Candle Makers

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How to Price Your Candles — A Step-by-Step Costing Formula for Candle Makers

Most candle makers underprice because they've never added up every real cost. Here's the full formula — wax, fragrance, wicks, labor, packaging — plus a worked example you can use today.

· 18 min read
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Pricing Embroidery Per Stitch: How to Do It Right

Wondering how to calculate a price for your embroidery products? In this article, we'll give you the steps to take to have confidence in your pricing.

· 5 min read
How to Price Your Handmade Products — The Complete Formula for Makers (2026)

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How to Price Your Handmade Products — The Complete Formula for Makers (2026)

Most makers are guessing at their price. Here's the formula that tells you exactly what to charge — with a worked candle example.

· 17 min read
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Decoding the Cost of Making Soap: Everything You Need to Know

Dive into the nuts and bolts of soap-making as we break down the various costs associated with this craft, from raw materials and equipment to labor and packaging.

· 15 min read
Why Are Etsy Fees So High? A Complete Breakdown for 2026

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Why Are Etsy Fees So High? A Complete Breakdown for 2026

Etsy fees can reach 20%+ of every sale. Here's why they're so high, what changed when Etsy raised its transaction fee in 2022, and practical strategies to protect your profit margins.

· 19 min read
5 Etsy Pricing Hacks That Can Help You Make More Today

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5 Etsy Pricing Hacks That Can Help You Make More Today

We discuss ways to optimize your pricing strategy so you can make that profit margin wider on each craft product you make (without needing to produce more).

· 8 min read
How to Offer Free Shipping on Etsy (Without Losing Money!)

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How to Offer Free Shipping on Etsy (Without Losing Money!)

Offering free shipping to your Etsy customers can be an excellent way to drive sales. We show you how to offer free shipping on Etsy without sacrificing your profit margins.

· 22 min read
How to Calculate Unit Price [Formula + Calculator]

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How to Calculate Unit Price [Formula + Calculator]

Learn how to calculate the unit price for your handmade products with the unit price formula, real examples, and a step-by-step breakdown of total production costs.

· 12 min read
Markup vs Margin — What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Pricing

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Markup vs Margin — What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Pricing

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.

· 14 min read
How to Calculate Your Handmade Labor Costs (and Actually Pay Yourself)

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How to Calculate Your Handmade Labor Costs (and Actually Pay Yourself)

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
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, these tips will help you make more money.

· 8 min read
How to factor in overheads in your product pricing

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How to factor in overheads in your product pricing

It's important to factor in your overhead costs to your pricing so that you can be sure you are covering all of your costs and maximising your profit margins.

· 9 min read
Etsy Fees Explained 2026: How Much Does Etsy Actually Take?

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Etsy Fees Explained 2026: How Much Does Etsy Actually Take?

A complete breakdown of every Etsy fee and charge, with real-world examples and calculations. Updated for 2026.

· 30 min read
Pricing Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

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Pricing Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

We show you 4 common mistakes online sellers make when pricing their products, and show you how to fix.

· 10 min read

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