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Articles to help your maker business reach new heights.

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How to calculate fragrance load when making candles

If you are considering adding fragrances to your candles, this article will cover everything you will need to know about fragrance oils and the percentage you will need to use in your candle blend.

· 4 min read

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Training and managing staff for your maker business

Once you have your new handmade hire in place, what next? We cover how to train and manage your employees to get the most out of this relationship.

· 5 min read

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How to hire staff for your small manufacturing business

As your small business grows, you may need to employ staff to handle the extra load. Here's how to get started with the hiring process.

· 7 min read

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How to pay yourself as a small business owner

How to calculate your own pay when running a sole proprietor small business.

· 5 min read

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How to start a handmade bathbomb business

Wondering how you can begin making and selling bathbombs? Our article gives you a step by step guide for this great craft business idea.

· 8 min read

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How a Virtual Assistant can help grow your Etsy business

When it comes to running a small business, such as an Etsy store, it can be very tempting to do everything yourself. However, when you start exploring the benefits of seeking a little bit of help, you can soon discover that this is a great way to take your business to the next level.

· 6 min read

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Types of Candle Wax: Pros and Cons

We discuss the pros and cons of different waxes commonly used in candle making, so you can choose the best one for your products with confidence.

· 8 min read

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Get Creative with These Ways to Finance Your Etsy Business Growth

Making it big on Etsy is all about creativity — in making the products you sell AND in funding your business. If you’ve ever thought about selling your crafts or handmade art for money, you’re going to need some funding to get started.

· 3 min read

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How to conduct a simple candle burn test

We show you how to conduct a simple burn test for your candles.

· 7 min read

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How to apply for Handmade at Amazon

We show you how to navigate the Handmade at Amazon application process.

· 4 min read

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Etsy Personalization - A Guide for Sellers

Personalization is a great way to improve your listings. In this article, we'll discuss the best way to configure your personalization settings on Etsy.

· 4 min read

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Etsy Integrations: How They Can Scale Your Handmade Business

We discuss how using apps and software to integrate with Etsy can superpower your handmade business.

· 6 min read

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Choosing the best POS reader for your Etsy handmade shop

We discuss what you should be looking for in a POS system when setting one up for your handmade business.

· 3 min read

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Etsy Automation: 5 Tips to Save your Time as a Seller

We show you how to use Etsy automation tools and techniques to make your day more productive and fun.

· 4 min read

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10 Podcasts for Craft Entrepreneurs

Here are some great podcasts to listen to for handmade seller inspiration and drive!

· 3 min read

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