Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
pricing
Lip balm, macramé, art prints — which crafts actually deliver the best margins in 2026? Real material costs and gross margin percentages for 14 handmade products.
Most handmade sellers set their hourly rate at $0. Not because their time isn't worth anything, but because they've never been taught how to figure out what it's worth. Here's how to fix that.
Overhead costs are the silent profit killers most makers ignore — until tax time. Here's how to calculate them accurately and build them into every product price.
Learn exactly how to calculate and allocate overhead costs per unit for handmade products. Step-by-step allocation methods with real worked examples, not just a list of hidden expenses.
bookkeeping tax
Most budget templates aren't built for makers. Here's how to create a business budget that actually works for a handmade business — starting with your materials costs, not a revenue guess.
Most advice says raise prices when you feel undervalued. That's backwards. Here's how to use actual cost data to know when — and by how much — to raise your handmade prices.
What does a healthy profit margin actually look like in your niche? Real gross margin benchmarks from 715,000 Craftybase order lines across 11 maker categories — and what the numbers tell you about your pricing.
Etsy doesn't show you your real COGS. Here's how to calculate cost of goods sold as an Etsy seller — materials, labour, overhead — and why it matters more than your revenue.
Wholesale pricing for handmade products isn't just 'charge less' — it's a completely different math. Here's the formula, the margin stack, and why getting your COGS right first is non-negotiable.
Learn how to calculate Cost of Goods Sold for your handmade business. Covers the COGS formula, materials, labour, overhead, weighted average costing, pricing, and Schedule C reporting.
Real COGS benchmark data from 1.3 million order lines across 11 maker niches. Find out if your materials cost percentage is typical — or a warning sign.
inventory management
Selling on Etsy and Shopify? Your COGS is different on each platform — and most makers never account for this. Here's how to track it accurately across both channels.
handmade success
Turn your Cricut into a real income stream. Here are 7 proven ways to sell Cricut-made products in 2026 — with business-focused tips on pricing, materials, and margins.
Starting a craft business means more than making great products. Here's how to choose your niche, price for profit, track your inventory, and set up the systems that keep your business growing.
Starting a jewelry business from home costs less than most people think — but the numbers shift dramatically as you grow. Here's a real cost breakdown by stage, from under $500 to wholesale-ready.
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