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Having trouble deciding on what to charge for your products? our articles will guide you on best pricing practices.

23 Crafts With the Highest Profit Margins in 2026 (Ranked by Margin)

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23 Crafts With the Highest Profit Margins in 2026 (Ranked by Margin)

From digital downloads at 98% to lip balm at 94%, where you will find 23 handmade crafts ranked by actual gross material margin, with real cost numbers for 2026.

· 28 min read
How to Price Your Candles — A Step-by-Step Costing Formula for Candle Makers

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How to Price Your Candles — A Step-by-Step Costing Formula for Candle Makers

Most candle makers underprice because they've never added up every real cost. This guide covers the full formula: wax, fragrance, wicks, labor, packaging, plus a worked example you can use today.

· 19 min read
Pricing Embroidery Per Stitch — How to Do It Right

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Pricing Embroidery Per Stitch — How to Do It Right

Wondering how to calculate a price for your embroidery products? Here are the steps to set a stitch-based price with confidence — including a real worked example.

· 15 min read
How to Price Baked Goods to Sell: A Bakery Pricing Guide

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How to Price Baked Goods to Sell: A Bakery Pricing Guide

Most bakery owners set prices by looking at what competitors charge. The problem is, if you don't know your actual ingredient costs, you have no idea whether you're making money. This guide walks through how to price your bakery products correctly.

· 18 min read
How to Price Your Handmade Products — The Complete Formula for Makers (2026)

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How to Price Your Handmade Products — The Complete Formula for Makers (2026)

Most makers are guessing at their price. Here's the formula that tells you exactly what to charge — with a worked candle example and channel-by-channel breakdown.

· 20 min read
Why Are Etsy Fees So High? A Complete Breakdown for 2026

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Why Are Etsy Fees So High? A Complete Breakdown for 2026

Etsy fees can reach 20%+ of every sale. Here's why they're so high, what changed when Etsy raised its transaction fee in 2022, and practical strategies to protect your profit margins.

· 19 min read
5 Etsy Pricing Hacks That Can Help You Make More Today

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5 Etsy Pricing Hacks That Can Help You Make More Today

Stop leaving money on the table. These five Etsy pricing strategies help you widen your profit margins — without making more products.

· 14 min read
How to Offer Free Shipping on Etsy (Without Losing Money!)

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How to Offer Free Shipping on Etsy (Without Losing Money!)

Offering free shipping to your Etsy customers can be an excellent way to drive sales. We show you how to offer free shipping on Etsy without sacrificing your profit margins.

· 27 min read
How to Calculate Unit Price for Handmade Products (With Formula)

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How to Calculate Unit Price for Handmade Products (With Formula)

Learn how to calculate the unit price for handmade products — with the unit cost formula, real-world examples for makers, and a step-by-step breakdown of what costs to include.

· 15 min read
Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

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Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

Markup and margin sound like the same thing, but confusing them can cost you real money. Here's what each one means, how to calculate them, and which to use for your handmade products.

· 15 min read
How to Calculate Labor Costs for Handmade Products (Formula + Examples)

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How to Calculate Labor Costs for Handmade Products (Formula + Examples)

Most handmade sellers completely ignore their own labor costs — and it's the single biggest reason craft businesses underprice themselves. Here's the formula that fixes that.

· 16 min read
How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

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How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

If you're a manufacturing business, it's important to know how to increase your profit margin. In this article, we'll share 6 easy steps you can take to boost your bottom line — from reducing manufacturing costs to improving sales and marketing.

· 14 min read
How to Factor Overhead Costs Into Your Product Pricing (With Examples)

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How to Factor Overhead Costs Into Your Product Pricing (With Examples)

Most makers track their material costs carefully but completely forget about overheads. Here's how to factor those invisible costs into your pricing before they quietly eat your margins.

· 16 min read
Etsy Seller Fees 2026: Complete Breakdown + Calculator

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Etsy Seller Fees 2026: Complete Breakdown + Calculator

A complete breakdown of every Etsy fee and charge, with real-world examples and calculations. Updated for 2026.

· 30 min read
9 Pricing Mistakes Handmade Sellers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

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9 Pricing Mistakes Handmade Sellers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

We cover 9 common pricing mistakes handmade sellers make — from not knowing your true costs to never reviewing your prices — and show you exactly how to fix each one.

· 15 min read

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