Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
inventory management
New to inventory management? This step-by-step guide walks small batch makers through counting stock, organizing storage, tracking costs, and choosing the right system.
Seven proven inventory management best practices for handmade sellers, from tracking raw materials to setting reorder points, with real maker examples.
marketing
Selling handmade products through Amazon FBA? Here's how to manage inventory across your workshop and Amazon's warehouses — without getting hit with surprise fees.
Thinking of selling your handmade items wholesale? This guide will take you through everything you need to know to get started — from pricing formulas to marketplace fees to managing your inventory at scale.
The makers who actually cash in on Amazon seasonal peaks aren't the best marketers. They're the most prepared. Here's the full inventory and production prep system for 2026.
handmade success
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.
In this blog post, we cover why it is important as a candlemaker to manage your raw materials and products using inventory management techniques.
Looking for a spreadsheet to track your Etsy store? Whether you're an Etsy newbie or an experienced seller, this guide will show you how to use spreadsheets in your business and why it is important.
Safety stock levels are a key part of any small business inventory strategy. We show you how to calculate these with worked examples for soap, candle, and handmade product makers.
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.
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Schedule C 2026 for handmade sellers on Etsy and Shopify — what makers actually need to know about COGS, materials, home studio deductions, and the mistakes that cost craft businesses money.
Stock discrepancies happen to every maker. Here are the 10 most common causes and a 9-step procedure to track them down and get your inventory counts accurate again.
We compare periodic and perpetual inventory systems side by side — how each works, the key formulas, pros and cons, and which is right for small makers and handmade businesses.
A bin location system tells you exactly where each material lives. No more searching. Here's how to set one up for your maker workshop or storage space.
A practical guide to setting up a bin location labelling system for your craft studio or workshop, with a simple zone-section-position code that scales as you grow.
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