Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
bookkeeping tax
QuickBooks is excellent accounting software — but it wasn't built for makers who manufacture products. Here's an honest look at what it does well, where it breaks down for small manufacturers, and how to build a system that actually works.
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Craftybase now syncs your Cost of Goods Sold and inventory valuations directly to QuickBooks Online. No more manual journal entries or month-end scrambles — your books stay accurate automatically.
handmade success
Looking for inventory management software that actually works with QuickBooks? Here's our 2026 roundup—plus why most integrations fail makers and what to look for instead.
Learn how to track inventory in QuickBooks Online and Desktop — and what to do when it doesn't fit your workflow. We explain what QuickBooks handles well, where it falls short, and how Craftybase helps makers stay on top of materials, COGS, and production.
QuickBooks Self-Employed (now Solopreneur) sounds like an easy win for Etsy sellers — but it still can't track inventory or calculate COGS. Here's what makers actually need in 2026.
If your handmade business sells physical products, Form 1125-A is how you report your cost of goods sold to the IRS. Here's exactly what each line means — and a worked example for makers.
inventory management
How to track and manage your raw material inventory to increase profits, become more organized and grow your business.
We discuss the difference between COGM and COGS, and show you how to calculate both important manufacturing metrics.
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