Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
bookkeeping tax
Not sure which NAICS code applies to your candle making business? We break down the right code for handmade candle makers — whether you pour container candles, make pillar candles, or sell wax melts wholesale to boutiques.
handmade success
Not every jar or tin is safe to fill with hot wax. Here's what actually makes a container candle-safe — heat resistance, pour temperature limits, wick sizing by diameter — for soy, paraffin, and beeswax.
pricing
Most candle makers underprice because they've never added up every real cost. Here's the full formula — wax, fragrance, wicks, labor, packaging — plus a worked example you can use today.
inventory management
How to convert grams to mL for soap, candle, cosmetics, and bath bomb making. Includes the density formula, worked examples, and tables for 30+ common maker ingredients.
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