Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
inventory management
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.
bookkeeping tax
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.
One drop = approximately 0.05 mL, or about 20 drops per mL. Use our conversion table for drops to mL, mL to drops, and common essential oil bottle sizes.
Cash basis accounting sounds simpler, but if you hold materials or finished goods, it quietly breaks your inventory tracking. Here's why accrual is the right choice for handmade sellers.
handmade success
Stop spending hours on Etsy admin. Here's what you can genuinely automate — and what no tool can do for you.
Download our free craft show inventory template and track every sale at your next market or fair. Printable, simple, and ready to go.
Most bookkeeping tools are built for service businesses. Here's how to find one that actually works when you're making and selling physical products.
Thinking of tracking your handmade inventory in a spreadsheet? Here's what craft inventory spreadsheets can and can't do for your Etsy or handmade business.
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