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Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.

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Stock Discrepancies: 10 reasons why your count may be wrong

Studying your stock discrepancies is a hugely important part of inventory management as it allows you to gain more knowledge about your production processes. Only with this knowledge in hand can you begin to make improvements to your process, your products and your bottom line.

· 6 min read

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What's the difference between perpetual and periodic inventory? A guide for small business

We explain, in simple terms, periodic and perpetual inventory systems and the pros and cons of each.

· 11 min read

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How to label your material inventory locations

We discuss how to implement a labelling system for your inventory to better organize and control your stock.

· 7 min read

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Inventory codes that every handmade seller should know

We discuss the inventory terms and codes you need to know as a handmade seller.

· 2 min read

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How many drops in 1 ml?

Stuck on how to measure by the drop? We show you some options.

· 2 min read

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Free Craft Show Inventory Template

Download our free craft show template and get organised for your next handmade market!

· 1 min read

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How to choose the best bookkeeping software for your handmade business

We discuss the considerations around how to select the best bookkeeping software if you are a handmade business.

· 3 min read

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Why you shouldn't use a spreadsheet to track your handmade inventory

Thinking of setting up or purchasing a spreadsheet to get your handmade inventory under control? Before you do, you'll want to read this.

· 3 min read

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Why should cake makers use inventory software?

Inventory tracking is not just about manually counting your products and ingredients once every year - it can be so much more than this and can have massive benefits to your cake making business.

· 5 min read

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Managing your Etsy Inventory: The Ultimate Guide for Sellers

This guide shows you exactly how you can better manage your inventory and stock levels on Etsy.

· 14 min read

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Handmade inventory storage and the home office deduction

If you store your inventory and product samples at home in a dedicated location, you should be eligible to claim for business use of this space without needing to meet the usual "exclusive use" test.

· 4 min read

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Why claiming materials as expenses is a really bad idea for a maker business

As a maker, one of the first things to realise is that you are not just a retailer of your goods - you are also a manufacturer of them. Why does this matter? Well for starters, it changes everything about the way you need to report your end of year revenue and expenses to the IRS.

· 5 min read

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FIFO, LIFO or Average Cost: Which Inventory Valuation Method is Best for Small Manufacturers?

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each inventory valuation method, showing you the best one to use for your manufacturing business situation.

· 11 min read

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What's the difference between direct and indirect expenses for a handmade business?

We show you why it's important to know the difference between your indirect and direct expenses when running a craft business.

· 2 min read

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Do I need to bother with inventory if I'm only a small craft business?

We show you why it's vital to track and report on your inventory - ESPECIALLY if you are a small handmade seller.

· 4 min read

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