Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
inventory management
Learn the reorder point formula for makers — (average daily demand × lead time) + safety stock — with real examples, a soap business walkthrough, and how to track it in Craftybase.
pricing
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.
bookkeeping tax
Curious about QuickBooks Spreadsheet Sync? Learn what it can (and can't) do — plus when it's time to switch to a simpler inventory solution like Craftybase.
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.
Struggling to get more sales on Etsy? These 8 practical strategies cover listing SEO, pricing psychology, Etsy Ads ROI, and the behind-the-scenes systems that let you grow without burning out.
Once you hire help in your maker business, your process needs to leave your head. Learn how to build a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan, set SMART goals, and use inventory systems to keep quality consistent across your whole team.
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.
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